Uke Strap, worth getting?

Jordan Steel · Jan 30, 2015

I've recently ordered a Vorson FLPUK electric ukulele (http://www.zzounds.com/item--VORFLPUK2) and I was wondering if buying a strap would be safer than making something at home. If you suggest I buy a strap, any recommendations on a cheap strap would be appreciated

Gary52 · Jan 30, 2015

I think it's worth buying a strap. I have Kala Uke Crazy straps on two of my ukes. They cost less than $15. If you Google "ukulele strap" you can find similar ones for under $10 at the chain stores. I don't think you could make a decent strap for less.

actadh · Jan 30, 2015

I have 2" wide strap that I am partial to, and it is about $12. I like that it is cotton and doesn't slip.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/franklin-strap-2-black-cotton-guitar-strap-with-leather-ends

Cornfield · Jan 30, 2015

For that model, a guitar strap will probably work too.

deschutestrout · Jan 30, 2015

I make my own out of leather ... but I have a bit of experience doing leather ... I'm considering making some available on UU ... if that is the type of thing you folks have interest in :iwant:

KnowsPickin · Jan 30, 2015

actadh said:
I have 2" wide strap that I am partial to, and it is about $12. I like that it is cotton and doesn't slip.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/franklin-strap-2-black-cotton-guitar-strap-with-leather-ends

This one sounds good. I really like a strap that is all cotton, which is actually not easy to find. Cotton breathes well which makes it comfortable over the long haul. Most cloth straps are nylon/poly which does NOT breathe.

I have also made a strap out of a belt I got at a thrift store. I just cut off the parts I did not need and cut in strap button holes. The biggest challenge was finding one long enough. I'm a bit pudgy so I needed a long belt to go around me. The belt I started with cost only about $3.

deschutestrout · Jan 30, 2015

I personally prefer wearing uke (and mandolin) straps over my right shoulder only ... more comfortable, more mobility, and it holds the instrument in place as it should.

Lori · Jan 30, 2015

I make the Uke Leash Guitar Style Strap for ukes, with your choice of regular standard button keyhole, or larger amp/ button keyhole. It comes in polypro, or leather. Made by me in Los Angeles. See links in sig. If you want to order just the leather parts, and make the rest yourself, let me know. The hardest part is getting a nice clean cut in the leather, especially for the button. I have a laser engraver that makes a very clean and professional cut.
–Lori

actadh · Jan 30, 2015

KnowsPickin said:
This one sounds good. I really like a strap that is all cotton, which is actually not easy to find. Cotton breathes well which makes it comfortable over the long haul. Most cloth straps are nylon/poly which does NOT breathe.

I have also made a strap out of a belt I got at a thrift store. I just cut off the parts I did not need and cut in strap button holes. The biggest challenge was finding one long enough. I'm a bit pudgy so I needed a long belt to go around me. The belt I started with cost only about $3.

I like that the heel end has a long "nose" on the leather end.

I tried the over the shoulder style - Rhonda Vincent plays her mandolin that way - but it didn't work for me.

I started with a ukulele strap, but needed to go to a guitar strap as I needed the extra length to go around me, too.

Osprey · Jan 30, 2015

The Uke Crazy strap mentioned by Gary above is a quality stap for a modest price. If later you want something more fancy then you will always have a good spare
Cliff

Brian1 · Jan 30, 2015

I have not read all the suggestions so I am sorry if this has been mentioned. THere are cheap straps usually black with a color stripe going down the center on E-bay all the time at auction they normally go for just over $1 up to $2 they have an assortment of color stripes. (and free shipping) There are a few "buy it now" for 99 cents w/ free shipping world wide.

Type this in the search bar:
High Quality Pro Guitar Bass Strap Colorful Twill Blue MUS

I have found an easy way to make a safty for the strap if you take a piece of rubber and put a hole in it with a paper punch you can stretch it over your button and lock you guitar strap in place, The rubber I use is from heat shrink tubing it is black, you can also use the rubber from inside a bottle cap.

Jordan Steel · Jan 31, 2015

Thanks, I'll look into it

Debby · Jan 31, 2015

deschutestrout said:
I make my own out of leather ... but I have a bit of experience doing leather ... I'm considering making some available on UU ... if that is the type of thing you folks have interest in :iwant:

Can you post a picture, please?

Debby · Jan 31, 2015

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178356792/valentine-ukulele-strap-pink-leather?

I like these harness type straps. But I don't like the price. I may make myself something like this.

Dearman · Jan 31, 2015

I'm looking as well. I was about to buy this until I saw the franklin on this post.
http://www.amazon.com/Neotech-8001002-Mandolin-Ukulele-Strap/dp/B000EELBQ4

Debby · Jan 31, 2015

Dearman said:
I'm looking as well. I was about to buy this until I saw the franklin on this post.
http://www.amazon.com/Neotech-8001002-Mandolin-Ukulele-Strap/dp/B000EELBQ4

I don't think the price on this is that bad. The strap I posted costs more than my uke did! I just like the harness concept because I don't want to put a hole in my uke...or in the new uke I hope to have soon.

vcs700s · Jan 31, 2015

Lori said:
I make the Uke Leash Guitar Style Strap for ukes, with your choice of regular standard button keyhole, or larger amp/ button keyhole. It comes in polypro, or leather. Made by me in Los Angeles. See links in sig. If you want to order just the leather parts, and make the rest yourself, let me know. The hardest part is getting a nice clean cut in the leather, especially for the button. I have a laser engraver that makes a very clean and professional cut.
–Lori

I love Lori's Uke Leash and the variety of ways it can be used.
On top of that her service is top notch. Thanks Lori!

Debby · Jan 31, 2015

vcs700s said:
I love Lori's Uke Leash and the variety of ways it can be used.
On top of that her service is top notch. Thanks Lori!

These uke leashes look neat!

Canada Jim · Jan 31, 2015

I have made most of my straps. The Reso-uke strapwas a flea market cotton web belt with the buckle cut off. I took the strap buttons off and screwed them back on through the belt. This uke had the buttons on it when I got it.
The concert Kala strap was braided leather boot laces and it is tied at the headstock.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/james14076/ukestraps_zps5r2vbowl.jpg

Debby · Jan 31, 2015

Jim Yates said:
I have made most of my straps. The Reso-uke strapwas a flea market cotton web belt with the buckle cut off. I took the strap buttons off and screwed them back on through the belt. This uke had the buttons on it when I got it.
The concert Kala strap was braided leather boot laces and it is tied at the headstock.
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/james14076/ukestraps_zps5r2vbowl.jpg

Those straps (and ukes) look nice! I think DIY projects are the best and add a personal touch. I've thought about doing a flat Kumihimo braid that is an inch wide and make a harness strap. It would take forever and I'm not sure I have the patience.

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