And a strap question...

**mikerofone** · Jun-09-2023, 9:57am

I have a thin leather strap that is about 2mm thick but it barely fits around the base of the end pin and I feel it is always at risk of popping off while I'm playing. Anyone know of a strap that is even thinner than 2mm?

**poul hansen** · Jun-09-2023, 11:05am

Anyone working in leather can easily shave off 1 mm

**Steve Mead** · Jun-09-2023, 6:17pm

There should be a hole at the end of the slit to prevent tearing and for the narrow portion of the endpin to sit in. If there is one there it may well be that the hole at the end of the slit is too small, not allowing the endpin to sit in said hole. If there is no hole at the end of the slit, it needs one. Check it out

**Dan in NH** · Jun-09-2023, 6:42pm

I literally have a PILE of mandolin straps. I'm currently using a single strand of paracord.

**UsuallyPickin** · Jun-10-2023, 7:53am

You could make one from a leather boot lace. Use hangman's knots on either end then you can tighten them to fit the endpin. R/

**billykatzz** · Jun-10-2023, 8:29am

Hi. This is Bill Silverman, owner of El Dorado Guitar Accessories, with an unabashed promotion of our mandolin straps

The leather for the front loop and tailpiece strap-buttonhole is much thinner than 2mm, but offers a secure connection to the mandolin.

I offer our straps with a 30-day trial period. I suggest you give one a try.

https://eldoradostraps.com/shop/prod...rument-straps/

**cayuga red** · Jun-10-2023, 9:42am

Originally Posted by billykatzz

Hi. This is Bill Silverman, owner of El Dorado Guitar Accessories, with an unabashed promotion of our mandolin straps

The leather for the front loop and tailpiece strap-buttonhole is much thinner than 2mm, but offers a secure connection to the mandolin.

I offer our straps with a 30-day trial period. I suggest you give one a try.

https://eldoradostraps.com/shop/prod...rument-straps/

I own an El Dorado guitar strap. Best in the business.