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Those leather tools can be sharp asf!
Tales from.. ..The StrapLab!
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Happy Friday! Need to apologize if you were interested in the strap above, "Blackstone." The fella who changed directions on me changed again, and now is figuring he wants the original, AND the new one together. But I haven't seen any money yet. Here's "Scorpio," completed today.
I'm being gracious to him, as he's a longtime multiple customer. Says his girl put his Well-Hung banner I give out, over top their bed. Talk about pressure! "Scorpio" is a little simpler, no big fancy buckle up front, mahogany dye, contrast stitching, otherwise similar. at the 50-58 length will work nice as front or back buckler for many guitarists.
pretty fine-looking pair! (if a bit out of focus LOL!)
I'm still not 100% sure he's going to pick up both, anything he does not, goes to the reverb store.
Dan is a online acquaintance, and Well-Hung warrior. In is feedback he stated Well-Hung straps are the best tone choices he's ever made. Not gonna argue! Here's his Paul, with a brand new Genocide
have a great weekend brothers!
I'm being gracious to him, as he's a longtime multiple customer. Says his girl put his Well-Hung banner I give out, over top their bed. Talk about pressure! "Scorpio" is a little simpler, no big fancy buckle up front, mahogany dye, contrast stitching, otherwise similar. at the 50-58 length will work nice as front or back buckler for many guitarists.
pretty fine-looking pair! (if a bit out of focus LOL!)
I'm still not 100% sure he's going to pick up both, anything he does not, goes to the reverb store.
Dan is a online acquaintance, and Well-Hung warrior. In is feedback he stated Well-Hung straps are the best tone choices he's ever made. Not gonna argue! Here's his Paul, with a brand new Genocide
have a great weekend brothers!
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Good job working through the injury! How's the finger doin'? Hope you have a great weekend as well!!
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@Moondog Wily Thanks for your concern!
Well, last night I slowly peeled off about ten layers of bloody paper towel until the last few layers wouldn't come off, all stuck to the wound. Soaked it, and got the rest off, but it started bleeding like crazy again.
Wrapped it again with gauze that turned a blackish red colour overnight and has dried near hard as a rock LOL! I'm afraid to change it out niw and rip things up again. My wife noted I should have tried to secure the part of my finger I sliced off over the wound, might have healed faster. Too late now, told her I put it in the meat sauce instead.
It's not the tip, but more along the side of my finger, but it hurts like the dickens when I bump it. The show must go on!
Well, last night I slowly peeled off about ten layers of bloody paper towel until the last few layers wouldn't come off, all stuck to the wound. Soaked it, and got the rest off, but it started bleeding like crazy again.
Wrapped it again with gauze that turned a blackish red colour overnight and has dried near hard as a rock LOL! I'm afraid to change it out niw and rip things up again. My wife noted I should have tried to secure the part of my finger I sliced off over the wound, might have healed faster. Too late now, told her I put it in the meat sauce instead.
It's not the tip, but more along the side of my finger, but it hurts like the dickens when I bump it. The show must go on!
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Yeah, the old flesh makes a good bandage! Good name for a band "Flesh Bandage"!! Take care, hope it heals quickly ;~))
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Sucks man! Super glue is your friend, I've used it many times on finger wounds.
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Definitely helps stop the blood flowing, and even helps with the pain.
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Couple new ones in the store recently completed:
Gator Crossing -
This is was devised for a high wearer, or a lady, looking to get her Well-Hung swagger on.
It's a bit shorter than my typical build, (but actually about as long as your typical storebought, at 38"-52" max).
Luxe Well-Hung padding that will make you wish you found it ten years ago, black calf leather with a semi-gloss shine. I added some fancy, too.
Here's something rather different - New Prototype of the "Slash 'n Burn"
Flies in the face of almost all I stand for except one thing: Super badass coolness! This guitarist torture device called a "skinny strap" is something I've resisted making for, like, forever! 'Til now. Seems there's a demand for such things, machochist guitarists who crave the cool rebel vintage vibe. Mine is kind of extra over others what with a bunch of conchos, hand tooling, hand burnishing of the edges, "Burntwood" dye scheme etc. I added a bit of yoga mat padding in the shoulder. Shoulder section is 1.5" wide, so think of it as a heavy duty custom belt, specifically made for guitar slingin'
Looks crazy cool laying on my vintage burst strat, but not something I'd want to wear for 2 hours, unless it was sitting on a leather or denim vest or a suit jacket with padding etc.... I'll leave it for you rough 'n tough bad boy types. As this is a prototype, I tested this design with dual Conway buckles, but I probably won't keep doing that. Seems to overly complicate something that doesn't need to be. Very strong and secure, though.
Gator Crossing -
This is was devised for a high wearer, or a lady, looking to get her Well-Hung swagger on.
It's a bit shorter than my typical build, (but actually about as long as your typical storebought, at 38"-52" max).
Luxe Well-Hung padding that will make you wish you found it ten years ago, black calf leather with a semi-gloss shine. I added some fancy, too.
Here's something rather different - New Prototype of the "Slash 'n Burn"
Flies in the face of almost all I stand for except one thing: Super badass coolness! This guitarist torture device called a "skinny strap" is something I've resisted making for, like, forever! 'Til now. Seems there's a demand for such things, machochist guitarists who crave the cool rebel vintage vibe. Mine is kind of extra over others what with a bunch of conchos, hand tooling, hand burnishing of the edges, "Burntwood" dye scheme etc. I added a bit of yoga mat padding in the shoulder. Shoulder section is 1.5" wide, so think of it as a heavy duty custom belt, specifically made for guitar slingin'
Looks crazy cool laying on my vintage burst strat, but not something I'd want to wear for 2 hours, unless it was sitting on a leather or denim vest or a suit jacket with padding etc.... I'll leave it for you rough 'n tough bad boy types. As this is a prototype, I tested this design with dual Conway buckles, but I probably won't keep doing that. Seems to overly complicate something that doesn't need to be. Very strong and secure, though.
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Quite a while since I added some "fabric-centric" straps into the Well-Hung store, and my Mexican blanket series has received no attention for too long of a while... so the last couple days, no siestas for me! I've been getting my Bandido on!
Most of these float between about 44-57 inches, and are like a guitarists dream, they are so comfy!
Above top, L-R "Cayenne" "Plateau" "Vinto Tinto", bottom row "Agave," on the far side "TGTBTU"
Fabric straps have a bit of a flexibility advantage over most leathers, in my opinion. The way they wrap around
and hug you is a bit different. Real easy to get used to, even addictive a little bit.
3" wide on the shoulder, real good trusty leather ends, a whole heaping helping lot of picante South-of-the-Border
badass style. Super on telecasters in particular, and acoustic guitars.
Most of these float between about 44-57 inches, and are like a guitarists dream, they are so comfy!
Above top, L-R "Cayenne" "Plateau" "Vinto Tinto", bottom row "Agave," on the far side "TGTBTU"
Fabric straps have a bit of a flexibility advantage over most leathers, in my opinion. The way they wrap around
and hug you is a bit different. Real easy to get used to, even addictive a little bit.
3" wide on the shoulder, real good trusty leather ends, a whole heaping helping lot of picante South-of-the-Border
badass style. Super on telecasters in particular, and acoustic guitars.
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Coming Monday to the Well-Hung Reverb store... a couple of really interesting No Prisoners series one-offs completed today...
"Flower Power" will soon find a new life as a killer hippy-dippy guitar strap, where it was once a designer ladies suede belt of the "Guess" brand. I added some matching oil-tanned pull up leather, luxe padding and a nice long tail strap. Very comfy, 3" wide. Super far-out embroidery, man, and some long fringe that's just plain outtasite!
Once in a while I'll make a strap I almost cannot hardly bear considering parting with it's so dang bitchin'.
"Mr. Cool" is absolutely gonna make somebody's rig 33% cooler, and the owner will probably be able to
lay off the blue boner pills for like, forever! Probaby stimulate hair growth and stop global warming too!
Beautiful macho, braided black leather. So handsome! And, it has that evil little glitter too with
all that texture, plus a little spring too. I chose NOT to pad or back this one. Goes to 60"
My opinion, this is an amazing piece, it's gonna fairly fly off the shelf, I predict. No early birds.
Well-Hung No Prisoners series straps are crafted from found items such as these belts where I take some
time to figure out a way to make one-of-a-kind guitar straps that are sturdy, comfy, trusty and treasured.
"Flower Power" will soon find a new life as a killer hippy-dippy guitar strap, where it was once a designer ladies suede belt of the "Guess" brand. I added some matching oil-tanned pull up leather, luxe padding and a nice long tail strap. Very comfy, 3" wide. Super far-out embroidery, man, and some long fringe that's just plain outtasite!
Once in a while I'll make a strap I almost cannot hardly bear considering parting with it's so dang bitchin'.
"Mr. Cool" is absolutely gonna make somebody's rig 33% cooler, and the owner will probably be able to
lay off the blue boner pills for like, forever! Probaby stimulate hair growth and stop global warming too!
Beautiful macho, braided black leather. So handsome! And, it has that evil little glitter too with
all that texture, plus a little spring too. I chose NOT to pad or back this one. Goes to 60"
My opinion, this is an amazing piece, it's gonna fairly fly off the shelf, I predict. No early birds.
Well-Hung No Prisoners series straps are crafted from found items such as these belts where I take some
time to figure out a way to make one-of-a-kind guitar straps that are sturdy, comfy, trusty and treasured.
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Does that global warming strap (I get why you call it Mr. Cool, cause it helps prevent global warming) go down to 38"?Coming Monday to the Well-Hung Reverb store... a couple of really interesting No Prisoners series one-offs completed today...
"Flower Power" will soon find a new life as a killer hippy-dippy guitar strap, where it was once a designer ladies suede belt of the "Guess" brand. I added some matching oil-tanned pull up leather, luxe padding and a nice long tail strap. Very comfy, 3" wide. Super far-out embroidery, man, and some long fringe that's just plain outtasite!
Once in a while I'll make a strap I almost cannot hardly bear considering parting with it's so dang bitchin'.
"Mr. Cool" is absolutely gonna make somebody's rig 33% cooler, and the owner will probably be able to
lay off the blue boner pills for like, forever! Probaby stimulate hair growth and stop global warming too!
Beautiful macho, braided black leather. So handsome! And, it has that evil little glitter too with
all that texture, plus a little spring too. I chose NOT to pad or back this one. Goes to 60"
My opinion, this is an amazing piece, it's gonna fairly fly off the shelf, I predict. No early birds.
Well-Hung No Prisoners series straps are crafted from found items such as these belts where I take some
time to figure out a way to make one-of-a-kind guitar straps that are sturdy, comfy, trusty and treasured.
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@Moondog Wily No. It's more in the 48-60 zone.
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New in-store today, "Burntwood" which comes with tale of the Wild West, and the dedicated pretty ladies willing to listen to lonely cowboy problems of the day. More of all that on REVERB
Limited edition series, crafted specifically for those tobacco vintage bursts where a guy is seeking something extra handsome and comfortable. Black, tobacco browns, contrasting creme stitching.
Key features: 3" wide, rolled edges, all leather, 45- 58" long, Cadillac padded. A total experience.
For the flashy showmen, a couple new "Disco Stu" straps also appeared in the store... also no compromises on strength, length or comfort.
This is the one you want with you on the desert island, so you can signal rescue planes overhead.
Always up for custom work discussion if I think I can git 'er dun! My slate is open for the middle of next week now.
I believe I am currently making my most comfortable, most robust, shoulder, artist and stage-friendly straps ever.
Limited edition series, crafted specifically for those tobacco vintage bursts where a guy is seeking something extra handsome and comfortable. Black, tobacco browns, contrasting creme stitching.
Key features: 3" wide, rolled edges, all leather, 45- 58" long, Cadillac padded. A total experience.
For the flashy showmen, a couple new "Disco Stu" straps also appeared in the store... also no compromises on strength, length or comfort.
This is the one you want with you on the desert island, so you can signal rescue planes overhead.
Always up for custom work discussion if I think I can git 'er dun! My slate is open for the middle of next week now.
I believe I am currently making my most comfortable, most robust, shoulder, artist and stage-friendly straps ever.
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Meet the newest No Prisoners addition... "The Influencer"
Named as such due to the angle pattern of the black chrome studs reminded me a little of the design you see
on Fishman Fluence humbucker covers. Maybe a little spacey?
This is simply a ladies fashion belt I added to a nice black lamb leather base by securely sewing it.
The larger gunmetal studs were added by me also, to balance things out a bit. 3" wide, rolled edges, goes 44- 55"
Lamb is very soft but it has that body to it! This strap is truly ideal for a weighty guitar. Like it will feel lofted on a cloud.
Heavy duty sling, a little more similar to a golf bag strap than a guitar strap. Got a little beef to it, with heavy leather ends and the Well-Hung padding inside. Look for it in the Reverb store on Monday. Won't find a better starp
Also new in the store now is something called "The Continental"
embroidered silky material in browns, black, gold and a dark red. has a bit of shiny flip-flop to it.
3" wide, goes up to 60" long, with heavy leather ends.
Named as such due to the angle pattern of the black chrome studs reminded me a little of the design you see
on Fishman Fluence humbucker covers. Maybe a little spacey?
This is simply a ladies fashion belt I added to a nice black lamb leather base by securely sewing it.
The larger gunmetal studs were added by me also, to balance things out a bit. 3" wide, rolled edges, goes 44- 55"
Lamb is very soft but it has that body to it! This strap is truly ideal for a weighty guitar. Like it will feel lofted on a cloud.
Heavy duty sling, a little more similar to a golf bag strap than a guitar strap. Got a little beef to it, with heavy leather ends and the Well-Hung padding inside. Look for it in the Reverb store on Monday. Won't find a better starp
Also new in the store now is something called "The Continental"
embroidered silky material in browns, black, gold and a dark red. has a bit of shiny flip-flop to it.
3" wide, goes up to 60" long, with heavy leather ends.
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Don't know exactly why I've been obsessed lately with trying to make my own "Skinny/vintage" style strap. They really don't fit in with the whole
Well-Hung comfort theme that I've tried so hard to establish for a dozen years. Still, here I am, having another stab at my own, standout version.
I think it's just the challenge to make something different, try to make it a little better - and a unique design version I can call my own.
Though, it's happened a few times before..... where I make something new and cool, then one of the larger companies happens to
"borrow" my Well-Hung idea a few months later. My Amp'd series, boy-oh-boy, that was NOT cool, rhymes with bevvies.
My second try at this is "Throwback" Basically, it's a handmade 1-1/2" heavy black cowhide belt. Heavier than you'll find in stores. Cut it myself out of 9 oz vegtan hide, (of course I did!) dyed it black, oiled it, buffed it out, sealed it with leather finish, burnished the edges. Then I sewed some 1" wide vintage guitar strap-looking ribbon to it, in that vintage black, amber/brown and white theme. No lining, just raw flesh side rough suede leather.
To me it mimics your typical vintage hippie strap, but lower profile. You also have that skinny heavy leather groove happenin' at the same time.
Front or back buckle, but it adjusts best between 52" to 55" - this, in my experience, suits most guys between 5'11" to 6'1", normal hang.
This is a prototype. Unsure if I will do it again, really depends on market reaction. Also wondering if anyone might like want a plain belt like this that carries the guitar strap theme along with it. You know It would be the type of belt that would really outlast those awful cardboard-filled bonded leather junk things we see everywhere these days.
Well-Hung comfort theme that I've tried so hard to establish for a dozen years. Still, here I am, having another stab at my own, standout version.
I think it's just the challenge to make something different, try to make it a little better - and a unique design version I can call my own.
Though, it's happened a few times before..... where I make something new and cool, then one of the larger companies happens to
"borrow" my Well-Hung idea a few months later. My Amp'd series, boy-oh-boy, that was NOT cool, rhymes with bevvies.
My second try at this is "Throwback" Basically, it's a handmade 1-1/2" heavy black cowhide belt. Heavier than you'll find in stores. Cut it myself out of 9 oz vegtan hide, (of course I did!) dyed it black, oiled it, buffed it out, sealed it with leather finish, burnished the edges. Then I sewed some 1" wide vintage guitar strap-looking ribbon to it, in that vintage black, amber/brown and white theme. No lining, just raw flesh side rough suede leather.
To me it mimics your typical vintage hippie strap, but lower profile. You also have that skinny heavy leather groove happenin' at the same time.
Front or back buckle, but it adjusts best between 52" to 55" - this, in my experience, suits most guys between 5'11" to 6'1", normal hang.
This is a prototype. Unsure if I will do it again, really depends on market reaction. Also wondering if anyone might like want a plain belt like this that carries the guitar strap theme along with it. You know It would be the type of belt that would really outlast those awful cardboard-filled bonded leather junk things we see everywhere these days.
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Maybe you feel like your current strap situation is plenty comfy and secure. If so, why are you reading this? LOL!
Three new ones in the Well-Hung Reverb store, up right now. Gonna change your guitar game forever.
Purple Playa
"Stained"
"Surf Diamonds"
What can I say that I haven't said a dozen times after pages of this? Not much. But, like so many other, these are 3" wide, rolled edges, ultra-padded. The long choice. The strong choice. The never wrong choice. Could these help you shave off a good 1/3 of the awful pain and suffering of your gigs and/or rehearsals? Maybe playing more of a joy than a chore?
Unequivocally.
Don't forget my game-changing strap buttons. No gadgetry-gimmicks. Just a big ass strap button, real fur felt, (or leather if you wish), and a very dependable screw.
Look on the bottom of this next pic. That's what comes stock. UGGGHH!!!!!
Talk about planned obsolescence. No comparison.
I designed Well-Hung Pro-Pins myself, they are milled out of solid aluminum, then anodized with the finish.
Currently selling the third design iteration and the best version so far, my opinion.
I have black and gold ones now, too for 2024. The player trend is towards buttons like these for a reason.
Simplicity, elegance, no extra parts to loosen or lose. Ideal upgrade for so many situations, and they work
with every factory store bought strap I've tried them with. Read the reviews on Reverb.
Luthiers, working guitarists, guitar techs, many regular bedroom/hobby guitarists love them.
Magically turns so many niggling issues into non-issues. Forget strap doubt and just play.
Three new ones in the Well-Hung Reverb store, up right now. Gonna change your guitar game forever.
Purple Playa
"Stained"
"Surf Diamonds"
What can I say that I haven't said a dozen times after pages of this? Not much. But, like so many other, these are 3" wide, rolled edges, ultra-padded. The long choice. The strong choice. The never wrong choice. Could these help you shave off a good 1/3 of the awful pain and suffering of your gigs and/or rehearsals? Maybe playing more of a joy than a chore?
Unequivocally.
Don't forget my game-changing strap buttons. No gadgetry-gimmicks. Just a big ass strap button, real fur felt, (or leather if you wish), and a very dependable screw.
Look on the bottom of this next pic. That's what comes stock. UGGGHH!!!!!
Talk about planned obsolescence. No comparison.
I designed Well-Hung Pro-Pins myself, they are milled out of solid aluminum, then anodized with the finish.
Currently selling the third design iteration and the best version so far, my opinion.
I have black and gold ones now, too for 2024. The player trend is towards buttons like these for a reason.
Simplicity, elegance, no extra parts to loosen or lose. Ideal upgrade for so many situations, and they work
with every factory store bought strap I've tried them with. Read the reviews on Reverb.
Luthiers, working guitarists, guitar techs, many regular bedroom/hobby guitarists love them.
Magically turns so many niggling issues into non-issues. Forget strap doubt and just play.
