What kind of strap do you use on your mandolin?

**Ranger Roger** · Apr-11-2007, 8:49pm

On my old "Hondo" I use a wide Guitar strap. I've never had a problem with that, but I've noticed other mandolin owners using a narrow strap. SO what do you use?

**mythicfish** · Apr-11-2007, 8:53pm

... the kind that has two ends ...

Curt

**John Flynn** · Apr-11-2007, 9:01pm

Long Hollow Leather "Mandolin Softy." I have one for each of my good mandos. Great strap.

**Lee Callicutt** · Apr-11-2007, 9:05pm

One bootlace.

One combination woven bootlace and belt.

**DryBones** · Apr-11-2007, 9:14pm

I have one of these on each of my mandolins using strap buttons on both ends. Both are A style, not sure how well it would work on an F.

Levy 1/2 inch mandolin strap, no buckles and stays put just fine.

**Mike Bunting** · Apr-11-2007, 10:51pm

I treated myself to a strap from Sully"s Straps.Very nice.

**Doug Edwards** · Apr-11-2007, 11:00pm

I'm using one of Loren Bailey's straps.

http://www.thebaileystrap.com

**mandroid** · Apr-11-2007, 11:26pm

A comfy chair.

**Tim2723** · Apr-12-2007, 12:14am

I use a regular guitar strap tied to the scroll on my F with the other end secured by a strap lock. I wear mine over my shoulder like a guitar though, since I swing it behind me when I play tin whistle.

**JeffD** · Apr-12-2007, 1:51am

I have been playing strapless for the last six months or so. Its been a real blast.

**45ACP-GDLF5** · Apr-12-2007, 1:55am

I use Loren Bailey's straps exclusively! Great product from a great guy! I have one strap which I made about 20 years ago from a leather bootlace. I tied a hangman's noose at both ends, kinda like Sam Bush's strap. I have 3 of Loren's straps!

**evanreilly** · Apr-12-2007, 1:58am

Fashion hound that I am, I have one black and one brown braided Dudette straps.

**Rick Cadger** · Apr-12-2007, 3:03am

a bit of red rope from a DIY store. divided the strands at one end and rebraided a scroll loop. other end has a leather button tab tied on for the tailpiece button. the tab was just a piece cut from an old belt.

nothing fancy for me! works fine.

**Rick Cadger** · Apr-12-2007, 3:08am

oh, meant to add: i used to use a wide guitar strap, but i use straplocks and it was a pain in the rear taking the strap off every time because the mando wouldn't fit in the case with it on.

the rope fits nice and cosy.

**harleymando** · Apr-12-2007, 8:49am

latigo leather bootlace with capital punishment knot....................

**Lane Pryce** · Apr-12-2007, 8:57am

I use one of Loren's straps as well. Lp

**kww** · Apr-12-2007, 9:32am

Drawstring from a pair of pants that wore out. Pure hemp, too.

**Cooter** · Apr-12-2007, 9:47am

Bought 3 leather straps, kind of like bootlaces, from the local tack shop. Braided them together and tied it on. Works great and looks nice.

**Dan Cole** · Apr-12-2007, 10:41am

Rooooo

**Jim Broyles** · Apr-12-2007, 10:56am

I tried a single rawhide bootlace but it hurts my shoulder. My favorite commercial strap is a Long Hollow Softy, but right now I'm using an old western-style belt, which I customized into a cool looking strap.I discovered a way to attach it to the scroll which sort of came about because I couldn't really figure anything else out. I stuck a piece of rawhide lacing through a hole in the end of the strap and knotted it so it can't pull through, then I tied another knot just far enough from the end of the strap to hold this little piece of lacing inside the scroll. The knots are placed just far enough apart to hold tightly to the mandolin. Unorthodox, I know, but so far so good, and it looks cool.

**blacksmith** · Apr-12-2007, 11:13am

Curt has one with 2 ends. Mine has 2 ends AND stuff in the middle.

**JHo** · Apr-12-2007, 11:40am

I use a Long Hollow Leather "Softy" and also a Spurgeon braided leather strap. I can't decide which I like better, they're both very nice really and both are good values at around $15 each.