Favorite F straps?

[MysTiK PiKn]

I'm using a plain black flat leather Levy's + a leather lace - strap is too short without lace added. Cheap.
But with lace I can do adjustments galore - still experimenting.
Having any strap is better than no strap, for me.

[Mojo Houka]

My apologies for resurrecting this thread, but figured it was better to post here than start another strap thread.

It appears that I am in need a a very thin leather strap for my 1912 F-4. The scroll on mine is might tighter than other F mandolins I have seen and none of the typical F-style straps will fit through the scroll. I would prefer a strap that anchors on the scroll rather than at the headstock.

So far I've tried Lakota and Walker & Williams straps but they are all too thick.

The Walker & Williams strap button headstock adapter is just thin enough to fit through and right now I'm using it in conjunction with a strap to work, but would ultimately like to achieve a more professional look.

Anyone make a thin strap, or am I best off trying to have something made from scratch?

[DHopkins]

Leather can be sanded and shaved. The easiest would be sanding. A belt sander would be your best choice. GO SLOW. A rounded sanding block would also work. I had to do that for my 1915 F4.

[Sue Rieter]

My 1913 F2 has the same issue. I used a short length of matching leather boot strap through the scroll then tied to the (Lakota) strap.

[20MartinA]

There's a seller on Etsy who has very nice leather straps. I bought the one shown at this link, but in black leather for my Kentucky KM-1000B.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/7535861...=1&crt=1&sts=1

[addamr]

Little Satchel straps have a very thin loop for the scroll. I believe Carters sells them.

Adam

[Paul Statman]

I now use a sleeping bag strap. It's super thin and will slip nicely through the tightest scroll with ease . It's the best one I've ever had and they come packaged two in a pack for $5.00 from the local sports/camping gear store.

[JeffD]

Couple of ideas:

I don't believe in sticking with one strap. The strap is a lot like a mans tie from when men had to wear ties. It was that little bit of visual expression.

Sometimes I buy a new strap because I really want to buy a new mandolin, but I haven't the resources, or the justification. A way of exercising impulse control affordably.

As I mentioned I use guitar straps because I don't think there is anything so unique about a mandolin, even an F, that requires a special strap.

I am a big fan of Couch brand straps. But more recently I just enter "guitar straps" into Etsy, and oh my what a wonderful selection, from sublime to ridiculous.

[acinva]

I had a similar problem with an F-5 scroll and found that the Little Satchel kangaroo straps (http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/accessories) worked well.

I wound up ordering a vintage strap from Sullys Straps (https://sullysstraps.com/vintage-str...ndolin-straps/) that also works and looks great. He can make the leather loop thinner if you ask him.

Alan

[doc holiday]

I had a similar problem with an F-5 scroll and found that the Little Satchel kangaroo straps (http://www.gilchristmandolins.com/accessories) worked well.

I wound up ordering a vintage strap from Sullys Straps (https://sullysstraps.com/vintage-str...ndolin-straps/) that also works and looks great. He can make the leather loop thinner if you ask him.

Alan

Me too, Jo Brooks/Little Satchel all the way. Jo uses kangaroo hide and it is very thin & strong
https://www.facebook.com/alittlesatchel/

[Eric Platt]

I like the Sully strap. Use both F and A styles. If you let him know what you're looking for, he can probably make a strap with thinner leather for the scroll.

NFI https://sullysstraps.com/

[bigtoothmando]

I would recommend the Lakota Leather Elk Leather Strap. It's gorgeous and soft.

[MandoRock65]

I have had a Harrison Strap for the last few years and it's the best strap I have ever used in my 41 years of mandolin picking! I heartily recommend one for any F-Style player!!

[Paul Statman]

Also very nice: The Dawg Leash is the deluxe version of what I use from the sports/camping store.

[mandroid]

This Again? archives are full of this topic

[masa618]

I ordered a slightly shorter length to accommodate higher mic positions in live performances. it's perfect.　little SATCHEL