Red Monkey Custom Shop | One-of-a-Kind Leather Guitar Straps
Red Monkey Custom Shop
One-of-a-kind custom leather guitar straps hand-built in Los Angeles for touring artists, stage productions, collectors, and musicians looking for something nobody else in the world owns.
Every Red Monkey Custom Shop build is approached as a functional work of art — designed to tell a story, create a visual identity, and become part of the instrument itself.
No mass production. No templates. No two pieces exactly alike.
Featured Custom Shop Projects:
Janelle Monáe / Kelindo • Jesse Welles • Lewis Capaldi • FLETCHER
Built Like Works of Art
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Some custom guitar strap projects begin with a sketch. Others begin with a guitar, a tour, an album, a logo, a color story, or a rough idea that needs to be brought to life.
Red Monkey hand-builds custom leather guitar straps for musicians, touring artists, collectors, corporations, and clients looking for something truly one-of-a-kind. From custom band logo straps to corporate gifting projects and stage-ready signature builds, we work closely with clients from the initial concept through the final design.
Every custom build is different. Most projects require a certain level of trust and collaboration, because one-of-a-kind pieces often evolve during the building process. Materials, leather texture, hardware, artwork, color, and construction techniques can reveal themselves differently once the work begins.
These are not factory products. They are hand-built leather art pieces made to be played.
Built For
- Touring musicians
- Signature artist builds
- Custom band logo guitar straps
- Corporate gifting projects
- Collectors
- Stage and television use
- One-of-a-kind guitars
- Album, tour, and performance concepts
Torry has worked closely with artists, musicians, venues, corporations, and private clients to build dozens of one-of-a-kind custom guitar straps over the past 30 years. Here is a small look inside the Red Monkey Custom Shop.
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Selected Custom Shop Projects
A look inside the Red Monkey Custom Shop — one-of-a-kind leather guitar straps, artist builds, custom logo straps, stage pieces, and leatherwork built with purpose. Each piece below represents a different story, artist, venue, or commission.
Janelle Monáe / Kelindo
Custom Shop • Coachella 2026 • Artist Commission
White Leather & Black Pyramid Stud Custom Guitar Strap
Built for Kelindo, guitarist for Janelle Monáe, this one-of-a-kind Red Monkey Custom Shop strap was commissioned for Coachella 2026. The piece features white leather, black pyramid studs, bold contrast, and a stage-ready visual identity designed to stand out under festival lights.
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Jesse Welles
Custom Shop • The Fillmore Philadelphia • Artist Commission
“Burnt Toast” Vegan Guitar Strap
The Fillmore Philadelphia commission — a one-of-a-kind Custom Shop build created for Jesse Welles, featuring custom “Burnt Toast” artwork, black vegan leather styling, contrast stitching, and Red Monkey stage-ready construction.
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Lewis Capaldi
Custom Shop • Liacouras Center Philadelphia • “Survive”
“Survive” Custom Guitar Strap
Commissioned by the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, this one-of-a-kind Red Monkey Custom Shop strap was built as a tribute to Lewis Capaldi’s single “Survive.” The piece combines soft floral leatherwork, custom lettering, color storytelling, and stage-ready construction into a strap designed to feel personal, emotional, and unmistakably unique.
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FLETCHER
Custom Shop • The Fillmore Philadelphia • Tour Commission
“In Search of the Antidote” Tour
The Fillmore Philadelphia commission — a one-of-a-kind Custom Shop strap built for Fletcher’s “In Search of the Antidote” tour, combining custom visual identity, stage-ready function, and Red Monkey leatherwork.
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The Custom Shop Process
Every project begins differently. Some clients arrive with a fully formed vision, while others simply know they want something nobody else has.
From there, ideas evolve through leather selection, hardware, textures, finishes, artwork, construction methods, and practical considerations for real-world use.
Some projects remain minimal and timeless. Others become heavily detailed statement pieces built to command attention under stage lights.
The goal is always the same: build something unforgettable.
Materials, Techniques & Details
Depending on the project, Red Monkey may use a combination of hand-cut leatherwork, laser cutting, heat pressing, foil stamping, specialty hardware, custom finishing techniques, stitching, studs, rivets, eyelets, and other construction methods to achieve the best possible result.
Certain methods work better than others depending on the leather, artwork, structure, and goals of the build. Part of the Custom Shop process is knowing which technique will create the best final piece — not just the easiest one.
- Premium leather colors and finishes
- Full-grain and top-grain leather options
- Custom artwork and logo concepts
- Band logo and corporate gifting projects
- Studs, rivets, eyelets, and specialty hardware
- Foil stamping, heat pressing, laser cutting, and hand-cut leatherwork
- Custom lengths, widths, and stage-ready design details
- One-of-a-kind builds designed around the story of the project
For Artists, Bands, Collectors & Corporate Gifts
Custom Shop projects are built for clients who want more than a standard strap. That might mean a musician looking for a signature stage piece, a band wanting logo straps, a collector building around a prized guitar, or a company creating a premium corporate gift.
Whether the project is clean and classic or loud enough to own the stage, Red Monkey treats each build as its own piece of functional leather art.
Pricing & Project Scope
Pricing varies based on the complexity of the project, materials used, artwork, labor involved, construction method, and overall build requirements.
Some highly detailed Custom Shop guitar straps can exceed $2,000 depending on the final design. Whenever possible, we do our best to quote fairly in advance and communicate clearly as the project develops.
Red Monkey has been in business for over 30 years by treating clients fairly, building with integrity, and focusing on craftsmanship over shortcuts.
Good ain’t cheap. And cheap ain’t good.
Artist-Level Custom Leatherwork
Red Monkey has built custom straps and leather gear for artists across rock, country, metal, pop, and live touring. That experience shapes every Custom Shop build we make.
These pieces are built with the understanding that a strap is more than an accessory. On stage, it becomes part of the player’s silhouette, identity, and performance.
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Start a Custom Shop Project
Have an idea for a one-of-a-kind custom leather guitar strap? Send us the concept, inspiration, artwork, guitar type, colors, hardware direction, and any reference images that help explain the story.
We’ll review the idea and help determine what can be built.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Red Monkey make one-of-a-kind custom guitar straps?
Yes. Red Monkey Custom Shop builds one-of-a-kind leather guitar straps for musicians, artists, collectors, corporations, bands, and clients looking for something original.
Can you make a custom strap with a band logo?
In many cases, yes. Band logo straps may involve laser cutting, heat pressing, foil stamping, leather layering, or other techniques depending on the logo, leather, and final design.
Are these custom straps completely handmade?
Red Monkey Custom Shop pieces are hand-built in Los Angeles using premium leather, real hardware, and construction techniques selected for each project.
Can I choose the leather, hardware, and stitch color?
Many projects allow choices in leather, hardware, stitching, finish, width, and design direction. Available options depend on the specific build and materials.
How much does a custom guitar strap cost?
Pricing depends on materials, complexity, artwork, labor, and construction method. Some highly detailed custom builds can exceed $2,000, while simpler projects may be less. We do our best to quote fairly in advance.
How long does a custom guitar strap take?
Timing depends on the complexity of the project, current workload, material availability, and design approval. Custom Shop pieces should not be rushed.
Can you recreate an old strap?
Sometimes. If you have reference photos or an existing strap, we can review the design and determine what is possible.
Are Custom Shop builds functional or just decorative?
Red Monkey Custom Shop pieces are built to look incredible and function as real guitar straps. The goal is always a strap that tells a story while still performing properly in real-world use.
Final Word
A Custom Shop guitar strap should not just hold your guitar. It should tell a story, complete the instrument, and become part of the player’s identity.
Red Monkey Custom Shop builds are designed to break in, not break down.
