Most of our gear is made from full grain leather. Full grain leather is unaltered, meaning the top layer of the hide is not shaved off to eliminate aesthetic imperfections. It also means it is stronger and more durable than all other leathers. Full grain leather retains all of its natural scrapes and marks and will burnish and beautify with age.

Less is more when it comes to applying conditioners, cleaners, etc on our leather. The oils on your hands will naturally condition the leather with use. But if you ever feel like the leather is a little dry, we recommend Chamberlain's Leather Milk, (www.leather-milk.com). It's all natural and excellent for the leather. Here are some links to some other conditioners that I've heard are pretty good as well:

• www.lexol.com
• www.leathermagic.com
• www.leathertherapy.com

DO NOT USE DYES OR STAINS. Use only oils. Mink oil darkens leather and so do a number of other oils you can find at a leather supply shop. We recommend doing a test on a small section first, so you know what to expect. You can only get it lighter by bending or scratching it.

We offer optional matching Jumbo Tongues to extend the length of your strap by an additional 8 inches. SHOP JUMBO TONGUES

Check out our tongue-tying tutorial:
TONGUE-TYING TUTORIAL

Yes! We use full grain leather for its ability to fully distribute the weight of the guitar across the strap, for a more comfortable playing experience on those long gigs. In addition, between the two layers of leather, we use a high-density, premium padding to maximize comfort. Although not as thick as some padded guitar straps out there, our premium padding will not break down over time. Don't take it from us, here are just a few quotes from guitarists who use our straps:

"No shoulder ache or numb fret fingers when I use it."

"While on my electric guitar, weighing in at around 10 lbs, it is the most comfortable strap I own and distributes the weight very efficiently."

"My main ax is a Spector 5 string. The heaviest, but best guitar I have owned. Long sets have caused cramps and pain and the No Quarter stood out so I decided to give it a try. Problem solved. It not only looks incredible with craftsmanship I've never seen or experienced before, but more importantly, I no longer experience the shoulder pain that brought me here in the first place."

"I love it when you forget that you're wearing a guitar - no neck discomfort or pressure."

"I use it with a 335, which is a heavy guitar. This strap distributes the load for the most comfortable experience yet. And, it is beautiful. I’m 68, started playing at 12, and this is the best strap I’ve ever had - treat yourself."

"Strap is super comfortable with heavy LP and lighter Tele, and everything in between."

"I normally play a 10 lbs. Les Paul and this strap is so comfortable that I don’t even think about it now."

"It's very comfortable and my back is very grateful. My expectations were exceeded."

"This strap is so comfortable that I hardly wanna put the guitar down anymore."

"It makes a heavy guitar like a Les Paul feel light... and the comfort
can’t be beat... That is why I bought one for my Strat too!"

We know that many guitar players use Schaller strap locks with our guitar straps successfully (without modifying the strap in any way). And we have had feedback that our strap hole fits perfectly with D'darrio strap locks as well. We are sure other strap lock brands can also be used. Keep in mind, the full grain leather we use in our straps is thicker than that used most other leather guitar straps.

We don’t usually recommend rolling our strap super tight. They are not flimsy like a lot of other leather straps on the market. Our straps are substantial, fairly thick due to a top and bottom full grain leather as well as internal high density padding in between the leathers. But if you choose to roll it for storing, make sure you roll the strap with the outside of the strap facing out.

We make our wallets with full grain leather where the grain is the most dense and thus the strongest. As a result, the slots will be tight at first but the leather will stretch to fit your cards in no time.