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SNL legend Fred Armisen has a signature guitar strap – but there's something not quite right about his guide to guitar chords
By Phil Weller published
If punk guitarists only need one shape, why does anyone else need more? Armisen seems to agree...

Stephen Malkmus is using his bass string as a guitar strap
By Phil Weller published
Your shoulder might not thank you, but it’s certainly a novel way of repurposing old strings

Best guitar straps 2025: play in comfort and secure your guitar in style
By Chris Corfield last updated
Our expert pick of straps for electric, acoustic and bass, covering all budgets and materials

This bonkers new strap secures your guitar to your belt and lets you flip it 360 degrees
By Phil Weller published
MusiCare Pro sought to create a strap that could alleviate common playing pains, but ended up creating something with additional performative benefits

Public service announcement: Fender straps have been discounted to as little as $5 for Cyber Monday – but not for much longer
By Janelle Borg published
From Hawaii-inspired straps to camo-patterned ones, these Fender straps feature a rock-solid combo of quality, price, and design

David Gilmour saves Comfortably Numb performance after his Jimi Hendrix guitar strap snaps mid-song
By Phil Weller published
Even the greatest guitarists can be blighted with on-stage mishaps – but Gilmour managed to recover in time for song's iconic solo

Joe Satriani and D’Addario have designed a $20 strap that could eliminate the twisted strap problem
By Phil Weller published
Designed specifically for rear-facing strap buttons, the Auto Lock Swivel Strap vows to move as freely as you do while always remaining locked in place

“Ben Cote wanted a bottle opener on his strap, which is something every guitarist needs whether they know it or not!” Inside the rise of Fairfield Guitar Co., strap company to the stars
By Chris Gill published
Guitar straps so comfortable that they should come with a recommendation from a chiropractor? Count us in. See why Rob Caggiano, Philip Shouse and more are partnering with Fairfield
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