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Wide Leather Guitar Straps — 2" to 3 1/2"
Red Monkey Designs' wide leather guitar straps are built for players who want greater shoulder coverage, a more substantial feel and a bold stage-ready look. This collection includes straps approximately 2" to 3 1/2" wide, giving guitarists and bass players more surface area across the shoulder while maintaining the premium leather construction Red Monkey has been known for for over 30 years.
Hand-built in Los Angeles, these wide guitar straps are designed for electric, acoustic and bass players who prefer added support, a broader visual profile and a strap that feels substantial during rehearsals, recording sessions and live performance.
Why Choose a Wide Guitar Strap?
A wider guitar strap spreads the instrument's weight across a larger area of the shoulder. For many players, that can make a noticeable difference during longer sets or when playing heavier guitars and basses.
Width is not the only factor that determines comfort. Instrument balance, strap construction, leather weight, playing position and personal preference all matter. But for players who want greater shoulder coverage, a 2-inch, 3-inch or wider leather guitar strap can provide a more supportive and planted feel.
If you are comparing different widths, read our Guitar Strap Width Guide for a closer look at narrow, medium and wide guitar straps and how each can affect comfort, mobility and weight distribution.
Wide Guitar Straps for Heavy Guitars and Bass
Wide straps are a popular choice for instruments with more weight or body mass, including many Les Paul-style guitars, solid-body electrics and bass guitars. The added width increases the contact area across the shoulder and can help reduce the concentrated pressure that some players experience with narrower straps.
That does not mean every heavy instrument requires a wide strap. Strap width remains a personal choice, and some professional players prefer narrow straps even with heavy guitars. But if comfort and shoulder coverage are priorities, a wider strap is often a strong place to start.
For more on this topic, visit our guide to guitar straps for heavy guitars .
Built for Stage, Studio and Long Sets
A wide strap does more than distribute weight. It also creates a strong visual presence on stage and can feel more stable against the shoulder during movement. Red Monkey wide straps range from clean, understated designs to detailed rock-and-roll styles built for players who want the strap to become part of their overall look.
Like the rest of our leather guitar strap collection, these straps are built for real-world playing using 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 mobility, shoulder coverage 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 comfort, mobility and shoulder coverage.
- 2" to 3 1/2": Wide leather guitar straps with greater surface area, stronger visual presence and increased shoulder coverage.
Compare this collection with our 1/2" to 1" narrow leather guitar straps or our 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" leather guitar straps to find the width that best fits your instrument and playing style.
Hand-Built Wide 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 on stages around the world by touring and professional musicians across rock, metal, country, pop and blues.
Whether you are looking for a 2-inch leather guitar strap, a 3-inch guitar strap, a wider strap for bass, or simply prefer more shoulder coverage, this collection brings Red Monkey's leatherwork, comfort and stage-tested construction into a wider format.
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.