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Your cart is empty.Levy’s 3 1/2” Black Extra Long Garment Leather Padded Guitar & Bass Strap is simple, elegant and hand-crafted to last for generations. The extra width and padding combine to make this strap ideally suited for bass and heavy guitars. It’s crafted from the finest hand-picked, premium genuine leather for uncompromising comfort and durability. The back of the strap is finished with suede leather which provides a surface with grip, perfect for the musician who prefers a more stable feel while playing. The ladder style, feed-thru adjustment adjusts from 36” to 64” in length for the perfect playing height and wrist position. The strap features reinforced stitching around the outside edges to prevent stretching and extend the life of the product.
Curtis Williams
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
A+
Jan
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
I'm 6'5" and this is more than long enough for me. The suede prevents any neck dive. The only negative is the price. I'm cheap : )
eric358
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
I have a few of these for heavy basses, I really like them. I was reluctant to order one in Dark Brown, because it just looks black in the listing photo. Good news, it is indeed a rich brown and I like the color!
Police
Reviewed in Italy on May 12, 2024
Tracolla in pelle solida e curata nelle finiture. Con un po' di imbottitura che con strumenti pesanti fa' la differenza. Il prezzo è considerevole ma la qualità c'è e credo che durerà a lungo. A volte meglio spendere qualcosa in più se è di qualità, come in questo caso. Spedizione puntuale e perfetta.
Geoffrey R Welsh
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
Extra long FOR REAL. Many straps are listed as long or extra long and they are the same as the free one with new guitar. THIS is actually long enough to straighten your right arm, if that is your playing style, or you have elbow issues etc.I love it
Sandra
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2024
Leather is bizarre stuff. It's touch as hell and last for ever. Should be uncomfortable.For most of my 45+ years of playing, I used to have a thinner, but similarly wide leather strap that was so uncomfortable on its inner padding that I used it reversed. Luckily, I didn't have a lot of instruments with serious head-dive issues, as this strap was polished on the 'outside' I was using on the inside.Then I was given a faux-leather strap - thrown in with a bass I bought - that was just a bit more comfortable, about 9 years ago. Retailed at £40. I kept going back and forth, but eventually abandoned and discarded the old leather thing, but still wasn't 100% comfortable.This I bought for a new 5-string fretless - I just felt it's be nice to get everything from scratch for such a great instruments. Plus I wanted to chance the gamble that it might just be better that the faux leather one.But, given I use Schaller Strap Locks (the old, good ones that don't come undone and throw your axe on the floor), I'm now using this one exclusively on all my instruments.Dunno what they've put in between the outer tough leather and the inner, very comfortable lining, but this makes every one of my basses and guitars feel lighter, less of a drag on the shoulder; even my fretted 5-string, which is nearly as heavy as an early 90s Stringray 5 I sold due to shoulder problems.I got it when it was at around £30, but, IMHO, it's even worth getting for the current 150% of what I paid. It just has enough grip to counter any neck-dive (my SG Pro, of course, has some); but it never tears at my shoulder. I'd happily use this with a heavy-generation Les Paul - not that I have one). It makes my late-70s Jazz Bass (the heavy generation) feel like a toy.Not that the old leather strap was a problem on all-nighter gigs, but this is just a major upgrade. And I'm not 30 anymore and can't deal with those heavy concrete basses quite as well as back then.I highly recommend this strap for - at least in my experience - the most comfortable, relaxed playing experience. BTW, I have my instruments fairly high up, and that means more pull on the shoulder. No; this is really fine and comfortable - very comfortable!! The 3.5" width is on the brink, but it's not so wide that it chaffs your neck (you body's neck, not you bass' neck), and I'm not a very wide build.Thanks to you guys at Levy's for creating this, for my linking - a seasoned player -, best strap there is on the market. I might not wear your jeans, but I sure might get another of these for quick-changing instruments in a life setting.SUPER-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Consumer X
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
I’m a bass guitarist and have gone through seemingly a million straps trying to find the perfect one to provide both comfort and promote proper playing position. At the end of the day, a simple high quality leather strap, with possibly a moderate amount of padding and adequate length adjustment works far better for me than all the gimmicky straps I’ve tried that are somewhat elastic and claim to help absorb the weight. Plus it has no metal parts that could scratch the bass.I was replacing my favorite tan strap, where after many years of playing, the ends stretched out to the point where it no longer reliably supported the instrument. I was thrilled to find a high-quality replacement that is close enough in color. Like any new strap, it will be a little tight at first when attaching and detaching it, but it is already loosening up some. Adjusting the length is very much a manual process that involves retreading the end of the strap, but it should hopefully be a one-time operation.Levy’s had a more expensive strap that was wider, but I find 3. 1/2 inches to be perfect.In summary, I highly recommend it.
Justin
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2023
Really comfortable strap. Its quite wide so the pressure is dispersed evenly on your shoulder. Great for heavier instruments.
Tara V.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
Needed a strap for an Acoustic bass guitar which is neck heavy. I tried many others both fabric and leather with no success. The fabric padded ones all had too much slip which allowed the neck to dive. I tried a leather strap which was more expensive from another company with a suede back but it was uncomfortable and although it didn’t slip it pulled too much and didn’t have enough padding. This strap from Levy is the best yet and a keeper. It has the right amount of padding to be comfortable but not bulky, and because of its width and padding it prevents neck dive without pulling on your shirt. The leather is extremely supple and the suede back does it’s job of preventing neck dive. Simply put the strap works, is well made for a great price and an added bonus is it’s made in Atlantic Canada not China.
Bassjunke
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
I purchased this strap to help with neck dive as the suede material on the back grips onto your shirt. It works as intended and really grips! The leather is good quality with minimal details and padding, but the area where the strap attaches to the upper horn strap pin shows the white and blue padding used in the guts of the strap. Since it is a black strap the white padding material is striking and easy to see. I notice it every time I pull my bass out of it’s stand which is annoying. So I’m subtracting a star for that visual annoyance along with the lack of one of this signature Levy’s red leather embossed embellishments. This strap has a stamped Levy’s logo which is very understated - I knew it was plain when I bought it and could see some people liking the fact that it is so plain. It strikes me as a product they didn’t take much pride in making. The execution could have been much better (no guts showing) and I wonder if the plainness is really just a lack of excitement about this product generally.
Frank
Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2020
Nachdem mein alter Gurt aus Synthetik allmählich schwächelte, weil das Loch für die untere Seite des Korpus sich so sehr geweitet hatte, das sich der Gurt in diesem Bereich ständig löste, war es Zeit für eine qualitativ hochwertigere Lösung. Diese fand ich nun in diesem schönen Ledergurt von Levis.Tolle Verarbeitung, klasse Polsterung und weiches Leder. Ich musste den Gurt noch nicht mal auf die richtige Größe einstellen. An die Gitarre angebracht und fertig. Und das Beste zum Schluss: die Kopflastigkeit meiner Gitarre im Paula - Stil hat erheblich nachgelassen. Von daher volles Brett für diesen Gurt.
PJMartinthemom
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
I received this (well, I did pick it out myself) as a Christmas gift from my husband. I had a beautiful leather strap for my guitar before that is customized and I love it but the edges were a little hard on my shoulders. So a friend of mine had one like this and I tried it on and loved it. It is so easy to adjust to size. It stays on my guitar very well which makes me feel confident and at ease using it.The comfort is amazing! The wideness of the strap and the padding make it so soft. I can play for hours without my shoulders hurting now. I also love the smell of the strap :) And it is so pretty . It comes in different colors so I was able to match it to my guitar's colors and it really looks nice and is so serviceable. I will more than likely always buy this strap again if I have a need to. However, it appears so well made that I do not think I will have to buy another one for many, many years.It feels like now my guitar is hugging me back when I hug my guitar to play!
Elron Hubward
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2015
Being a card carrying member of the Large Bloke Club the level at which guitars on regular length straps hang on me has risen over the years like the incoming tide.Went for proper leather rather than nylon and I must say I'm extremely impressed.The strap is well padded and very long... I'm 6' and very broad and I've only got it on the 2nd hole.I'm hanging a big old Ibanez Musician Bass on this (heavy beast) and it's the most comfortable strap I've ever had. Nice and wide so it spreads the weight over all of your shoulder area and the edges are soft enough so that they don't rub your neck raw when moving about.Was a bit skeptical about paying such a high price for a strap, but no more. I'll be ordering two more for my other guitars....and the best bit is you get that lovely new leather smell hanging about after playing for a bit. :)
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