LM Products 2? Nylon Guitar Strap

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/oQc3U)
Street Price: $19.99

Are you feeling GROOVY…..want something a little throw back to the old days. These suede straps with unique woven jaquard centers make eyecatching yet very comfortable straps.

2 models
FF-25 2.5″ Suede
FF-15 2″ Jacquard/Suede Ends

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This is a fabric strap from LM Products Fashion Frames Series, it looks great and comes in a variety of patterns.

It appears to be well constructed with a thick fabric strap. The buckle is sturdy and made of high quality plastic. The tips are made of suede leather.

Installing the strap was not difficult, it slid right on and stayed firmly in place while playing. This guitar strap is very comfortable.

I have never been a fan of fabric guitar straps but this one might just change my mind. This is one good looking, comfortable guitar strap. For under $20 this is a very good deal.
 
 
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Clayton 2-1/2? Leather Guitar Strap

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/H8qb5)
Street Price: $19.99

Sure to lighten the load on your shoulder, these high quality straps are made of thick, heavy genuine leather. No expense has been spared here! Straps are adjustable with thongs on the end for headstock fastening. Available in Black and Dark Brown, 2 1/2″ and 3 1/2″ width.

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This is another Basic Leather Guitar Strap, the one that we reviewed is a 2 1/2″ Black Leather Guitar Strap. This strap looks nice with a black sheen finish on the top and comfortable suede like leather on the backside.

This is just a simple basic leather strap made of a single layer of leather with a looped adjustment strap on one end and a notched tip on the other.

Installing the strap was not difficult, it slid right on and stayed firmly in place while playing. This guitar strap was comfortable.

This is a good leather guitar strap for someone on a budget. it does what it is supposed to and is comfortable as well.
 
 
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Levy?s Leathers DM1-BLK Basic 2 ? Leather Guitar Strap

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Street Price: $18.99

2½” leather guitar strap with suede backing and decorative double stitch. Adjustable from 38″ to 53″. Also available in extra long (XL), which adds 12″ to overall length.

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This guitar strap is from Levy’s Basic Leather Guitar Strap series. It looks very good foe a basic leather guitar strap.

This guitar strap is well constructed of a black leather top with a soft leather backing. This strap has 2 layers that are double stitched together. On one end the Levy’s logo is embossed into the leather.

Installing the strap was a little more difficult, it took a little more effort to get the stiffer leather onto the guitar, the strap stayed firmly in place while playing. This guitar strap is very comfortable.

This is a very good Basic Leather Guitar Strap and a great deal.
 
 
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LM Products Basic Leather Guitar Strap

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Street Price: $15.00

LM takes pride in offering some of the nicest leather straps available today. LM offers Side leather straps, Garment leather straps, Soft thick top of the line Glove leather straps, Crocodile printed cowhide straps, Western tooled leather straps as well as all suede straps. All LM straps are hand sewn,
made in the USA. All models are availabe in 2″, 2.5″ or 3″ widths and have a standard adjustment from 39″-53″ length.
All models are also available in XL length 45″-60″.

LM offers an array of different colors and styles in their Basic leather series. If you are looking for a basic looking strap in choice quality, detail stitched style that will last a lifetime, then a Basic leather strap from LM is your best choice.

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This guitar strap is from LM’s Basic Leather Guitar Strap series. It looks good while your wearing it.

This guitar strap is a single layer of cowhide leather with a soft backside, on one end it has the LM logo embossed in the leather. This is a very basic leather guitar strap.

Installing the strap was easy, it slid right on and stayed firmly in place while playing. This guitar strap is comfortable with a suede like backside. It stayed in place while playing.

For someone looking for an inexpensive Basic Leather Guitar Strap this is a good deal.
 
 
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LM Products Studded Leather Guitar Strap

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/25Cg8)
Street Price: $12.99

Looking for a strap with a real ATTITUDE !!! 2″ Wide with a 2″ nylon webbing quick adjusmt. 50 rows of 3 pyramid metal studs across with leather ends. This strap is also available in a 3 ” Width.

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This is our first Leather Guitar Strap of the group. This is a good looking leather strap with a designer made appearance.

This strap appears to be well constructed with the appearance of a bonded leather strap, lined with pyramid shaped studs and leather tips with a flaming LM logo on one end.

Installing the strap was not difficult, one end has a nylon adjustment strap to adjust for size. The strap was comfortable and stayed in place while playing.

For the price it looks more expensive than it is, This is a good leather strap for someone on a budget.
 
 
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LM Products 2? Surelock Poly Nylon Guitar Strap

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/VTQtx)
Street Price: $12.99

It’s now been over 14 years ago that LM developed a strap line featuring a patented locking system that has proven over time to be one of the finest available. But unlike many systems, Surelock doesn’t force you to alter the guitar. You don’t have to use different pegs. Surelocks fit almost all guitars with NO modification. Made from a nylon material, they do not harm the finish of your guitar and they attach in seconds and keep that investment of yours safe.

Surelocks come in a wide selection of styles, and sizes. You invested a lot in that fine guitar so put on a strap that you know won’t fail, won’t come off when you are dancing around the stage. And don’t worry if you already have an old strap that you just can’t part with, you can get LM’s Surelock SL-ENDS to attach to that strap.

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This is another strap that looks pretty sharp. The one I was reviewing was red, not my favorite color, but that’s ok LM has them available in an assortment of colors.

It appears to be well constructed with a thicker nylon webbing than I have seen on basic straps. The buckle is study and made of high quality plastic. The tips are not the traditional leather tips, this strap has Surelock ends made of nylon.

Installing the strap was not difficult, Unsnap the Surelock ends and put them on your guitar and give it a snap and your ready to go. This strap stayed in place and was comfortable while playing.

For just over $10, this is a nice guitar strap with strap locks built in. This is a very good Guitar Strap for someone on a budget that is looking for an inexpensive strap of higher quality than a basic strap.
 
 
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Red Dawg Guitar News Showdown

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/iZg3y)
Red Dawg Guitar News is currently working on a Guitar Gear Review Series.

We would like to call it the “Red Dawg Guitar News Showdown”

We will feature a series of articles that will dig a little deeper than the traditional user review and give you the information you need to make an informed decision on your next guitar gear purchase.

Each article will review a different category of items, within that category we have selected a list of items that we feel would be popular with our readers and we will provide you with an honest assessment of the product and rate the product according to selected criteria.

The winning product of each review will be awarded the “Red Dawg Guitar News Editor’s Pick”

Scheduled Showdown Articles:
So far we have several manufacturers that have agreed to participate in these reviews.
 
 
Guitar Strap Showdown – Closed – Scheduled Publication 11/15/2009

 
 
Guitar Stand Showdown Closed – Scheduled Publication 12/15/2009

 
 
Guitar Tuners – Open – Invitations Sent
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Guitar Multi-Effect Pedals – Open – Invitations Sent
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Guitar Cables – Open – Invitations Sent

 
 
It’s not too late to participate in any of these reviews, if you are a manufacturer and would like to participate in any of these reviews please contact us for more information.
 
 
If you are a Guitar Store and would like to sponsor one of these reviews please contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

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Planet Waves – Fishbone Al McWhite Surf Collection Guitar Strap

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/l1cvs)
Street Price: $22.99

The surf collection is infused with all the fun and attitude of the sun, sand and crashing waves. The artist behind these bold designs is famed surf artist Al McWhite. McWhite is widely known for his humorous somewhat whimsical style. His art can best be described as “Beach Culture” with a bite. Get amped with these gnarly designs!

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This is a fabric strap from the Planet Waves Al McWhite Collection, it looks great and comes in a variety of patterns. This strap has the Fishbone pattern on it with a Planet Waves logo on one of the tips.

It appears to be well constructed with a thick fabric strap. The buckle is sturdy and made of high quality plastic. The tips appear to be made of thick leather.

Installing the strap was difficult, it took more effort working with the stiffer leather ends to get it onto the guitar, the strap stayed firmly in place while playing. This guitar strap is very comfortable.

We really like this strap a lot. it looks good and is very comfortable. We liked this strap better than the previous Planet Waves Strap we reviewed. What makes this one stand out compared to the other one is that the stitching on this one appears to be of very high detail. Add the incredible artwork of Al McWhite and this strap is a bargain for the price.
 
 
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Ernie Ball Inked Premium Leather Guitar Strap

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/voXfK)
Street Price: $18.99

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This is is the first strap so far in our review with an image on it, this strap is made of bonded leather and called “Ernie’s Eagle”, it sports images of stars and an eagle along with the Ernie Ball name. This strap looks really impressive for an inked image on a leather guitar strap. This strap is also available with several other patterns on it.

It appears to be well constructed with a thicker bonded leather, it has double stitching around the border and stitching around the size adjustment holes as well. What’s even more impressive is that the strap is reversible, flip it over and reinsert the adjustment strap and it becomes a black strap with the Ernie Ball logo on one end.

Installing the strap was a little more difficult, it took more effort working with the stiffer leather ends to get it onto the guitar, the strap stayed firmly in place while playing. This guitar strap is very comfortable.

For less than $20 this is a great deal for a very good leather guitar strap that is of high quality at a reasonable price.
 
 
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LM Products 2″ Poly Nylon Guitar Strap Review

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/lEHOH)
Street Price: $9.99

This selection of straps is plentiful. We’ve all seen them..the basic 2″ wide black poly/nylon strap. And yes LM sells them…along with a ton of other options in a 2″ or 3″ poly or similar material style. We’ve taken basic nylon and went over the edge. Adjustable from 36″ to 60″.

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