I've never been the kind of bloke who's into jewelry or any kind of unnecessary adornment...
- I'm so parsimonious/frugal I haven't even worn a watch for the past 25 years,
since my last casio digital packed up.

For me, guitar straps have always been the cheapest functional sturdy reliable black cotton or leather
I can find..

But now.. since xmas I've noticed Levy's high quality wide padded leather straps
at silly knock down prices on legitimate shopping sites on the internet,
and couldn't help giving into temptation.

I can understand why a lot of the garish multicoloured patterns,
teenager's heavy metal, or christian worship logo straps are being sold off cheap for clearance;

but so are classic vintage design plain black or brown straps for mature grown ups !!!???

So.. the first strap was delivered
[supposedly 60 quid retail knocked down to £15 - certainly didn't look like a counterfeit]

The quality is excellent, and the balance of the guitar on the strap is really comfortable.
- it's a weird new sensation for me to experience,
luxury for it's own sake, and absolutely no good reason.

But a it's a definite boost of 'feel good factor'..

errrmmm.. so I've bought another 4 or 5 of various classic designs......
all for about 15 quid each.

... and because the leather is so thick, once they are attached to a guitar,
they are a real bugger to get back off again
- almost like permanent strap locks.


I'm justifying the expense, as they will obviously last the remainder of my playing lifespan...


Maybe other luxury products are worth considering...???