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When you are searching for the right leather guitar strap on the web, you will find a plethora of results. Most of them are going to be mass produced, minimal quality straps that are 1 or 2 layers thick and look like they have come off of an assembly line. However, when you are looking for quality, you want handmade leather guitar straps, not mass produced straps. With handmade guitar straps from Pete Schmidt Music Accessories, each strap is cut and sewn with three layers of premium Peruvian double stitched leather by an artisan that has been commissioned to build these straps by Pete Schmidt himself. In fact, Pete spends most of his time in Peru to monitor the production and materials used in each strap. This ensures that every ethically made strap is produced not only to the highest level of quality, but is also reviewed individually by the artisan.

Since most guitar players will continue play throughout their lifetime, they usually go through several straps, as well as guitars. With a Pete Schmidt Strap, you can afford to buy several straps at a lower price point that you will not out grow or get tired of because of comfort issues. With our lifetime guarantee on all leather straps you will have total assurance that every strap you buy will last a lifetime. As well Pete Schmidt straps are more comfortable and pliable because the premium leather which is thin, but sturdy and doesn't compromise quality for comfort. This means the day you put it on it will be comfortable. So you are ready to perform with the strap on day 1, because you don't have to wait several months to break it in. Pete Schmidt handmade straps focus on comfort since the biggest complaint for most players is shoulder discomfort. Premium materials go along way in alleviating this problem, from 50's style padded straps to broad 3" bass straps, or the simple and beautiful Artisan 2" inch straps. You will find one that fits your needs and preferences at Pete Schmidt Music Accessories.