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This listing is for a an incredible camouflage print vegetable tanned cowhide from the Italian tannery La Perla Azzura. This is a more expensive leather, and it looks, feels and smells amazing. The colors are medium to dark browns, olive green, and black.
It is vegetable tanned and is a grain penetrating dyed print, and it is not grain "corrected" or a covering finish, so it retains its full-grain and the signs of life of the steer it came from. This has an oiled waxed finish that has a soft polished sheen, and the flesh side is pressed and it's not fuzzy, but not super smooth or slick, but will likely polish with use.
This is about 5oz thick, and is "medium" temper--it's supple, but firm enough it doesn't like to hold a tight roll, but easily folds & bends, and is tough and and will hold acoustic, and most solid body instruments well.
This strap is only leather, and there is no metal or plastic hardware that could annoy you while you're playing, or your knock into you instrument while it's being moved or stored. And I have softened the cut edges with a small bevel tool, so there is a gentle transition from the top surface to the edge.
The main strap is hand cut either 2 1/2" wide and tapers from 5" from the front peg end down to 1 1/2", and very slightly along the slot end, which has about 11 slots at 1" increments, OR 2" wide with similar taper in the front, but only eased corners on for the slot end.
Since I only have a small section of this hide, and this main stap is 40 1/2" long, so is a bit shorter than my "standard" length in other listings, so the range of size from peg hole to peg hole will be about 46 1/2" to 56 1/2" (Camo-standard).
And as I make this to order, I am offering the 2 1/2" wide version in this "Camo-standard" and the Shorter length (44"-53") and 2" wide "Traveler" version that is 44"-53".
Sadly due to the size of the hide I obtained, my usual longer option for the main strap is not possible--but please message me if you want a longer version and are OK with a longer adjustment (tail) strap to get the range you need.
Details on the build:
Eleven adjustment slots are cut for the 1" wide adjustment strap to loop through the chosen slot weave through the other slots to provide the desired length and fixes to the back pin on the guitar. I cut this adjustment strap to about 22", with about 18" to the peg hole itself from the first slot it's looped into.
Since I cut these myself, I can often modify the length or spacing to get the fit that works for you (limit is size of the hide/strap blanks I have on hand). Feel free to message me if you want something specific peg hole to peg hole!
The holes for the front peg is punched at 5/16", and rear tab is 3/8", unless you request otherwise. Each end has a small slit that ends with a small hole for a "keyhole" effect to prevent tears and to make the strap easy to install & remove. The hole and can accommodate most pegs, but remains securely in place. If you do have a specific peg size or strap lock you need to fit, please let me know when you order.
I show my laser etched logo on the adjustment strap. If you want me to leave this off, please note this in the order.
I can also provide coordinating leather "laces" if you prefer to tie the strap to the neck of the guitar, rather than using a front peg. There is no extra charge for these when you order the strap, but please note in the order you want it included.
If you have any questions, please message me!