Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap
Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap
Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap
Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap
Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap
Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap
Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap
Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap

Shadowlands - TriTone Leather Guitar Strap

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Shadowlands

The highest levels of creative fulfillment lie off the beaten path. Way off. Always have, always will. With no guide and no guarantees, it takes a lot of confidence to wander off and trust you’ll get there. Confidence and faith. Or total denial. (Actually, it’s pretty remarkable what can be accomplished with total denial — definitely an underrated worldview.)

This is why there are explorers and there are entertainers. While entertainers are everywhere, flocking to immediate approval, the relatively rare explorers heed the distant call of what we all want found but only they can locate.

When their search succeeds, they return with what makes music matter.

For me, it was involuntary. I don’t consider myself revolutionary or delusional, but given the way the music biz demands organized shelves of neatly canned, clearly labeled product, I soon found myself fleeing for where the category-resisting rebels hide out.

Call it the shadowlands.

From the earliest stages of my relationship to music, I’ve sought transcendence, to be transported to new spaces where I can stretch out and plant my flag. Whether those flying colors end up saluted by others is not my guiding concern. Recognition and appreciation are gratifying, sure, but clamoring for them strikes me as a dead end distraction.

So I’ve thrown my lot in with the explorers. But I don’t want to put anyone down. Believe me, I like earning a buck. I tried signing on for the backing band gig with a radio-friendly artist. I just couldn’t do it — couldn’t play for pay. To stay alive, my creative spirit needs to remain unshackled. Like a shark, my playing needs to keep moving.

Discipline, chops, and technique open more routes in the shadowlands, yes, but you can’t let them inhibit the journey. Thinking can get in the way. Sometimes a discovery happens in a single moment. Even in a single note. Players talk about getting in the zone or in a groove. The antenna just hits a frequency and it all seems to come from somewhere else, like a trance. You reach a place beyond yourself — and when that realm far afield from the limitations of the familiar is suddenly accessed, the biggest standing ovation or magazine cover could never compare. There is no map, but more discoveries always remain if you follow the radar of your natural gifts with hardnosed devotion.

So I explore the shadowlands, lost in my instrument.

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Ben
Beautiful Leather Quality

I bought this as a birthday gift for my brother who recently built his own guitar. Wanted to get him something special to accompany all the hard work that went into building a guitar, and this seemed like the perfect choice. He said it is by far the most beautiful guitar strap he has ever seen.

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Foxx
Amazing quality!

There is no shortage of "quality" guitar straps for the eager musician, but if you're on this page, look no further. I had my doubts about dropping north of $150 on a guitar strap from a company I had heard very little about, but I was pleasantly surprised. I spent years horseback riding and my first impression upon receiving my Shadowlands strap was that the leather was nearly identical to the leather used for saddles and tack. It's most certainly stiff and unwieldy when it arrived, but in no time it conformed to my back and is similar to putting on a very comfortable pair of shoes. These straps are the real deal. The quality of the leather and stitching are top notch and they will certainly stand the test of time. I have since purchased the Buchanan and Reticent (B-stock) and both have equally impressed me. The prices are more than fair when considering longevity, comfort and aesthetics. I am now a lifetime customer!

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John
Beautiful Addition

This strap is high quality and extremely comfortable. It's so nice to add an accessory that really makes your guitar look better. Absolutely recommended!

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Ben Lopedote jr
Second time around

This is my second strap I've bought from Anthology. I was so impressed with my first one (Shadow Lands on my Larry D-03) that i decided To get this strap (Blackwood whiskey for my Zag 900). Just got carried away with time that I finally remembered that I didn't leave feed back.
To sum it up quickly... perfect fit, excellent quality and even got the extension strap add on to make a perfect fit even better. Just purchased another Larry (LV-10) and will more than likely there will be another Anthology strap for that one as well. Just want to see if I want to go with a strap lock or with a head stock strap button.... there's no strap button on the heel of the guitar and I really don't want to drill a screw hole into it so once I find a nice leather head stock strap button, does Anthology make them as well???? Then I'll get the next strap. I really really like these straps.

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Andy Moon
Soft and High Quality

Super soft and durable. Super elegant totally worth the purchase. My old strap sucked made of "genuine" leather. I'd say this is like double the comfort of that strap. 10/10!