Finding Your Favorite Cloth Guitar Strap

I spent way too much time last week looking for a cloth guitar strap that wouldn't feel like a piece of sandpaper on my neck by the end of a three-hour rehearsal. It's funny how we spend thousands of dollars on a beautiful instrument, obsessing over the tonewoods and the pickups, only to hang it off our shoulders with a cheap, scratchy piece of nylon that came free in a starter pack. After a while, you realize that your comfort actually dictates how long you're willing to practice. If your shoulder is screaming, you're going to put the guitar down sooner. It's that simple. ...

March 3, 2026 · 7 min · Ekholm Nathallie