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I know a strap is a strap is a strap..for the most part. Are these Moody straps worth the $120-$130+ price tag? I've been thinking of picking up a nice strap, and these sure look classy. I'm not opposed to paying a little bit more for a strap, but are they all they're cracked up to be?? I've always used the Dimarzio clip lock straps. I like them a lot, but the Les Paul is no match for them. Thinking something more sturdy. Whats the word on these Moody products?
the wider the strap, the more weight distribution. I got some wider ones for my Explorer and LP... but for the most part I like the straight up run of the mill ErnieBall straps. Clapton and Joe use them, and I've had mine since the early 90's. I think they still sell the same ones and are like $5 a piece.
You comments on Moody is valid. Do you spend $5 on a wallet? Or do you 'pop' for the Coach brand wallet that's $130? Same thing. It's brand name, and who knows, maybe the cow was treated nicer? just kidding.
I think nicer leather is "nicer" it might have a nice smell or whatever, might grip nice on your shoulder. but if that's not a big deal - I don't see the value... but if you have the money and you like it, then why not get it?
the wider the strap, the more weight distribution. I got some wider ones for my Explorer and LP... but for the most part I like the straight up run of the mill ErnieBall straps. Clapton and Joe use them, and I've had mine since the early 90's. I think they still sell the same ones and are like $5 a piece.
You comments on Moody is valid. Do you spend $5 on a wallet? Or do you 'pop' for the Coach brand wallet that's $130? Same thing. It's brand name, and who knows, maybe the cow was treated nicer? just kidding.
I think nicer leather is "nicer" it might have a nice smell or whatever, might grip nice on your shoulder. but if that's not a big deal - I don't see the value... but if you have the money and you like it, then why not get it?
Thats kinda what I figured..it's like a Coach purse that does the same thing as one off of the shelf at JC Penny!..but you buy the Coach just because. I have an Ernie Ball cotton strap, they are really decent for 5 or 6 bucks. I do like the new Ernie Ball leather straps like the Bonamassa sig model strap, but they don't have just a straight leather one. The closest thing has 3 rows of studs on it completely ruining it in my opinion.
The Moody ones seem (at least from the pictures) to have a much nicer leather than others being offered, and I do want it to look nice, looks are important too! Thanks for your comments, I'm still undecided, but if I can't find a strap comparable in style and leather quality I'm gonna buy the fancy one and be done with it. I only have 1 Les Paul and you only live once! -S.
White Ernie Ball straps. I have a thing for white, think it looks cool.
White Ernie Ball straps. I have a thing for white, think it looks cool.
I have a couple white Dimarzio clip locks.. I'm kinda partial to white too. -S.
I first saw Moody straps at The Dallas Guitar show I bought one for my son because the color matched his PRS and I liked the name 
They were only about $75 bucks back then. When Joe started using them I bought another for myself. They are nice straps. Don't think I would of paid $130 for it though.
Can't think of any reason to pay that kind of money for a strap unless you have more than you know what to do with.
As a (relatively local) alternative, I met a guy at a blues jam who makes custom straps in Mechanicsburg, PA. His name is Bob Schell and his website is www.brookwoodleather.com. He's also a pretty good guitarist and singer. I don't remember the prices, I assume they're comparable, but you could custom-design one (or more) to your liking.
I have some regular leather straps, I don't even remember where I got them but they work fine for me.
CarljMD
Can't think of any reason to pay that kind of money for a strap unless you have more than you know what to do with.
As a (relatively local) alternative, I met a guy at a blues jam who makes custom straps in Mechanicsburg, PA. His name is Bob Schell and his website is www.brookwoodleather.com. He's also a pretty good guitarist and singer. I don't remember the prices, I assume they're comparable, but you could custom-design one (or more) to your liking.
I have some regular leather straps, I don't even remember where I got them but they work fine for me.
CarljMD
Thanks, I will check out the site. Mechanicsburg is less than 15 mins up the road. Maybe he can do one in the same shape/cut/thickness minus the $130 price tag. -Seth
CarljMD wrote:Can't think of any reason to pay that kind of money for a strap unless you have more than you know what to do with.
As a (relatively local) alternative, I met a guy at a blues jam who makes custom straps in Mechanicsburg, PA. His name is Bob Schell and his website is www.brookwoodleather.com. He's also a pretty good guitarist and singer. I don't remember the prices, I assume they're comparable, but you could custom-design one (or more) to your liking.
I have some regular leather straps, I don't even remember where I got them but they work fine for me.
CarljMD
Thanks, I will check out the site. Mechanicsburg is less than 15 mins up the road. Maybe he can do one in the same shape/cut/thickness minus the $130 price tag. -Seth
I don't play, but I live right by Mechanicsburg (Rt 114 & Wertzville Rd vicinity, w/ an Enola address), so I checked out that site out of curiosity. There IS a pricing page there... I'd say not for the bargain-hunter. But it does look like extremely nice work.
--Vik
helrazr84 wrote:CarljMD wrote:Can't think of any reason to pay that kind of money for a strap unless you have more than you know what to do with.
As a (relatively local) alternative, I met a guy at a blues jam who makes custom straps in Mechanicsburg, PA. His name is Bob Schell and his website is www.brookwoodleather.com. He's also a pretty good guitarist and singer. I don't remember the prices, I assume they're comparable, but you could custom-design one (or more) to your liking.
I have some regular leather straps, I don't even remember where I got them but they work fine for me.
CarljMD
Thanks, I will check out the site. Mechanicsburg is less than 15 mins up the road. Maybe he can do one in the same shape/cut/thickness minus the $130 price tag. -Seth
I don't play, but I live right by Mechanicsburg (Rt 114 & Wertzville Rd vicinity, w/ an Enola address), so I checked out that site out of curiosity. There IS a pricing page there... I'd say not for the bargain-hunter. But it does look like extremely nice work.
--Vik
I live in Manchester, PA. I emailed the guy, he got right back to me. I didn't however see the pricing page until now and you're right, no bargains but I'm sure they are worth the price. He does some beautiful work. -Seth
I found a Levi extra wide for 20...it beats straps from 20-200...it's just superb. Never anything else for the LP.
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