Classic 2.5 inch leather guitar strap
£74.00 each
The everyday 2.5 inch full-grain strap for acoustics and lighter electrics. Same leather, slimmer profile.
Acoustic guitar straps
An acoustic is light, so the 2.5 inch Classic is the usual pick, and it is often played sitting, so the length matters less than the grip: a suede back keeps the guitar from sliding forward on your lap. If your acoustic has only a tail button, the headstock tie gives the strap its second anchor without drilling.
Straps that suit an acoustic
Wide padded 3 inch leather guitar strap
£84.00 each
A 3 inch full-grain shoulder pad with a suede back that stays put, for heavy guitars and long sets.
Acoustic guitar headstock strap tie
£9.00 each
A leather lace that loops behind the nut so an acoustic without a neck button can take a strap. No drilling.
Which width for an acoustic
A dreadnought weighs 4 to 5 lb, about half a Les Paul, so a 2.5 inch strap spreads it comfortably. Jumbo bodies and players who stand for whole sets sometimes prefer the 3 inch Wide for the extra shoulder; both come in Regular and Long. The size guide covers the measurement in two minutes.
One strap button or two
Many acoustics leave the factory with a single button at the tail. You have three options, and the guide on attaching a strap to an acoustic compares them: a headstock tie behind the nut, a neck button fitted by a repair shop, or a strap with a lace sewn in. The tie is the reversible one.
Looking for something heavier? See all leather guitar straps or the bass guitar straps.