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Leather Guitar Straps — 1 1/4" to 1 3/4"
Red Monkey Designs' 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" leather guitar straps offer a versatile middle ground between the slim profile of a narrow strap and the broader shoulder coverage of a wide guitar strap.
Hand-built in Los Angeles, these medium-width leather guitar straps are designed for players who want a substantial, stage-ready strap without the extra width of a 2" or 3" design. They work equally well with electric, acoustic and bass guitars and suit a wide range of playing styles.
Why Choose a Medium-Width Guitar Strap?
For many players, a guitar strap in the 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" range offers an ideal balance of comfort, mobility and visual proportion. It provides more surface area across the shoulder than a narrow strap while still maintaining a streamlined, traditional guitar-strap profile.
This width range is especially versatile for players who move between different instruments or playing environments. It can feel substantial enough for longer sets while remaining flexible and unobtrusive on stage.
There is no universal correct strap width. Guitar weight, balance, playing position, leather construction and personal preference all influence what feels best. If you are deciding between narrow, medium and wide straps, read our Guitar Strap Width Guide for a deeper comparison.
A Versatile Leather Guitar Strap for Stage and Studio
The 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" range includes some of Red Monkey's most versatile leather guitar strap designs. Styles in this collection range from clean, understated classics to heavily detailed rock-and-roll designs, giving players different looks without changing the fundamental feel of the width category.
Like the rest of our leather guitar strap collection, these straps are built for real-world playing with premium leather, durable hardware and construction developed through decades of work with touring and professional musicians.
Choosing the Right Guitar Strap Width
Red Monkey offers leather guitar straps across several width ranges so players can choose the combination of shoulder coverage, mobility and visual profile that works best for them.
- 1/2" to 1": Narrow leather guitar straps with a slim, vintage-inspired profile and maximum freedom of movement.
- 1 1/4" to 1 3/4": Medium-width straps offering a versatile balance of shoulder coverage, comfort and mobility.
- 2" to 3 1/2": Wide leather guitar straps with greater surface area across the shoulder and a more substantial feel.
Compare this collection with our 1/2" to 1" narrow leather guitar straps or explore our 2" to 3 1/2" wide leather guitar straps to find the width that best fits your instrument and playing style.
Hand-Built Leather Guitar Straps from Los Angeles
Red Monkey Designs has been building leather guitar straps in Los Angeles for over 30 years. Our straps have been used by professional and touring musicians across rock, metal, country, pop and blues, as well as by players who simply want a better-made leather strap for everyday use.
Whether you are looking for a 1 1/2-inch leather guitar strap, a 1 3/4" strap or something between the two, this collection delivers the combination of craftsmanship, comfort and stage-ready construction that defines Red Monkey guitar straps.
Shop all Red Monkey leather guitar straps or visit the Strap Lab for guides on guitar strap width, leather, comfort, fit and performance.
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FAQs
Yes. Red Monkey straps have been worn by touring artists and professional musicians across rock, country, metal, pop, and blues. Most recently, Lady Gaga, Shakira have called on Red Monkey for their tours.
Check out our ARTISTS page for some of our clients.
Red Monkey guitar straps have been hand-built for over 30 years right here in Los Angeles using premium full-grain leather and stage-ready hardware.
Wider straps tend to be preferred for heavier guitars and basses because they spread weight across the shoulder. We use very heavy leathers so a wider strap may actually create more shoulder drag when playing for long periods of time.
Narrow straps are great for lighter guitars and vintage style. Slash and Joe Perry, however, like the SLASHER guitar strap for their heavy Les Pauls.
Leather guitar straps are preferred by many players because they are strong, comfortable, long-lasting, and have a classic stage look. Red Monkey straps are made from 100% full-grain leather for premium durability and feel.
The best guitar straps combine comfort, durability, proper width, reliable hardware, and quality materials. Full-grain leather is one of the strongest choices because it breaks in over time while staying durable for years of playing.
Check our SIZING CHART to get the best results.
Most times, we DO NOT recommend using your current pant sizing or another companies belt sizing.
If you're unsure what size strap you need, email us and we'll help guide you through the process of choosing the best size for your height and weight and where the guitar hangs on your body. You can email: rmonkey@redmonkeydesigns.com
Yes, if you need something longer or shorter, simply put your sizing request into the ORDER NOTES section during checkout and we'll take it from there.
Strap locks are a specialty quick release system that many gigging musicians use. They not only help secure your strap to your guitar, they allow for quick release and changing of guitar straps. Many locking systems (e.g.. Dunlop, Schaller, Grover) have a slightly larger diameter hole for mounting. While our traditional guitar strap mounting hole will allow for mounting, we offer to punch the hole larger to make fitment of strap locks easier.
All our gear is HAND-BUILT to order. We generally ask for about 5-7 build days before shipping. Usually we ship more quickly and other times we need a tad more time. We appreciate your patience during our building process.
Due to the hand-built nature of our gear, we do not except returns for refunds. We want all our clients to be happy with their gear purchase. With that said, hand-built goods take time and extra labor to complete so we ask that you be sure to take extra care when ordering. Should you need to return an item, we gladly offer exchanges and or store credit toward future purchases.
If we've not started building your order, we will gladly cancel your order. Please let us know as quickly as possible after placing your order.