Haleakala - Leather Guitar Strap
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Haleakala
The sunrise at Haleakalā, the majestic volcano on Maui, is often seen as a symbol of hope. As the first rays of light break over the crater’s rim, they illuminate the vast landscape in hues of gold, pink, and purple, transforming the darkness into breathtaking beauty.
This daily rebirth of the sun mirrors the idea that no matter how long or deep the night, light will always return. It is a reminder that new beginnings are always possible, even after hardship or uncertainty. Each sunrise at Haleakalā is unique, just as every new day is a fresh opportunity. No matter what happened the day before, the rising sun brings the promise of a new chapter, filled with possibility.
In Hawaiian culture, Haleakalā—meaning “House of the Sun”—holds deep spiritual significance. According to legend, the demigod Maui lassoed the sun from the summit, slowing its journey across the sky to lengthen the daylight hours. This story reflects the human desire to hold onto light, warmth, and hope.
In early 2018 Tyler and I made the pre-dawn journey up the winding roads to witness this spiritual daily awakening. Standing above the clouds at Haleakalā’s peak and watching the sun rise was a deeply personal experience - one that brought perspective, renewal and the assurance that even after the darkest moments, the light will return.
Fast forward to November 2018, Tyler and I were sitting at a local restaurant on a Friday night and I sketched out an idea I had for a guitar strap design on a paper napkin. At that time, I already knew what we would call it - Haleakala - inspired by our visit earlier in the year. I held onto that napkin and it wasn't until early in 2023 that I decided I finally wanted to release this guitar strap before the year's end.
Then, in August 2023, Maui was devastated by wildfires. We wanted to do what we could to help. Although our Haleakala straps would not be ready to ship for a few months, Maui needed our help immediately, so we made the straps available for pre-order. For every Haleakala strap pre-ordered, we donated 100% of the profits to the Maui Strong Fund (funds to be used to make grants for immediate needs to organizations that are assisting community members that have lost their homes). We continue to donate $10 for every "Haleakala" guitar strap purchased from our site. Mahalo for your support.
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Leather This Anthology Gear leather guitar strap is hand-made with the absolute finest quality full-grain leather. Full grain leather is unaltered, meaning the top layer of the hide is not shaved off to eliminate aesthetic imperfections, so it retains all of its natural scrapes and marks. It also means full grain leather is stronger and more durable than all other leathers (top grain leather and genuine leather, for example). To top it off, this leather will burnish and beautify with use. All of our full grain leather guitar straps have their natural marks, scrapes and scars, which means they have loads of raw, rugged personality.
Our leathers are chosen for their ability to fully distribute the weight of the guitar across the strap, for a more comfortable playing experience on those long gigs.
Your guitar strap may feel a little stiff at first - that's just the thickness and strength of full grain leather. Like a new pair of high quality leather boots, you need to break it in. The more you wear your guitar strap, the softer it will get.
Padded for Comfort Our leather guitar straps are not only great looking, they're also super-comfortable. Between two layers of leather, we use a high-density, premium padding to maximize comfort without sacrificing strength. Although not as thick as some padded guitar straps out there, our premium padding will not break down over time. We give the guitarist the best of both worlds, a streamlined padded guitar strap. Comfortable and durable with style!
Industrial Grade Thread Even better, we use only the strongest industrial grade threads, the same threads used to make parachutes and airbags. That's strength you can trust.
Satisfaction Guaranteed All leather pieces offered by Anthology are protected by a 30-day full satisfaction promise from the date of delivery, which guarantees a full refund as long as the product is returned in new and unused condition. All leather pieces have a 25 year warranty against all defects in materials and workmanship.
What's the Right Guitar Strap Length?
If you’re buying as a gift and don’t have access to measure the current strap, or you just can’t wait until you get home to take the measurement, there are several factors to consider:
The main functional issue with respect to buying a guitar strap online is getting the length right. Our straps are measured from attachment hole to hole. The best way to determine your ideal length, or that of the musician you’re buying for, is to measure the previous strap. If you don’t have a strap to reference for whatever reason, we’ve assembled some general guidelines for length (supplemented with this friendly disclaimer: if you find our standard strap is too short, you can always add a jumbo tongue).
Elements to consider:
1. Player height and weight:
• In general, players who are 6’ and under, and average weight, should be fine with a standard length strap.
• Players over 6’, or with more weight, could use a jumbo tongue.
2. Electric or acoustic:
• Because acoustic guitar bodies are deeper, guitar players 5’10” and over will likely prefer a strap with the jumbo tongue.
3. Placement of attachment pegs:
• The strap attachment peg on the guitar can be in a couple of places. On some guitars the peg is at the top of the bout; on others, it’s placed where the guitar neck meets the body of the guitar. In the case of the latter, a few more inches will be needed, and a jumbo tongue might be the way to go.
4. How low or high the player holds their guitar:
• If the player is a rocker, with their guitar a bit below the waist, a jumbo tongue might be the way to go.
• If the player holds the guitar from the waist up, our standard length strap should do the trick.
Customer Reviews
Ordered this for my Les Paul, but the 3" wide strap rubbed my neck wrong and the design was lost behind me. Ended up swapping straps around and this found a home on the acoustic, match made in heaven. With the longer pull it stays on my shoulder better and the beauty of the strap can really shine.
Excellent Quality and Construction.
Would purchase other Anthology gear in future.
This is my fifth strap from Anthology and by far my favorite. It was also the last gift my mom got me before passing so it has a substantial sentimental value. If you're on this site it's likely you already know how good the Anthology's products are. The Haleakala is another successful venture into new territory and while keeping the familiar aesthetic, it's a big departure from the norm. Thank you for your products.
Customer Reviews
Ordered this for my Les Paul, but the 3" wide strap rubbed my neck wrong and the design was lost behind me. Ended up swapping straps around and this found a home on the acoustic, match made in heaven. With the longer pull it stays on my shoulder better and the beauty of the strap can really shine.
Excellent Quality and Construction.
Would purchase other Anthology gear in future.
This is my fifth strap from Anthology and by far my favorite. It was also the last gift my mom got me before passing so it has a substantial sentimental value. If you're on this site it's likely you already know how good the Anthology's products are. The Haleakala is another successful venture into new territory and while keeping the familiar aesthetic, it's a big departure from the norm. Thank you for your products.