TVvoodoo's Straplab

TVvoodoo said:
Over the last couple of days I've been working on repurposing a highly specialized pneumatic tool, to see if I couldn't make it do something I need a lot of gettin' done, in a faster and easier manner. It involved configuring a bunch of new air compressor connections, a lot of fartin' around with regulators and moisture trap stuff. Some HSS drilling and tapping too, and despite tackling the machine shop type stuff with a only vice and a hand drill, (got no press), and some praying... it freaking works, and I don't even think it's too dangerous. Time will tell LOL! When it comes to manly shop tools, like drills and saws and such, I'm not very handy at all that, but it's amazing what some folks can do with those things

What I invented here, not sure if I'm gonna show it, maybe someday could be kind of a gamechanger in leatherwork, but there is going to be a learning curve. Later this week I will try a project with it, and see if it's all that I think in could b. If it works reliably and once I get comfortable with this gadget, it'll help mechanize some of the real tedious work, along with making a such a huge racket that'll probably drive my neighbors a little crazy. So, double win!

Oh, and this morning I found time to finish a few I had started last week.... I didn't even know of a fabric type called "burnout velvet" before last week but that's what this is. Think soft, thick and rich velvet but with pattern sort of burned into it, but where the pattern is, it's kind of like soft black leather (but not real leather). Very cool. Great texture. And the pattern is a nice fenderesque paisley as well. I don't make red straps too often, but man... these are RED, and as comfortable as they are hot and long too!

Meet the next strap in the Well-Hung Brad's Paisley series "Angry Paisley" coming to Reverb soon

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Last time I bought a red strap from ya, I had to buy a red guitar to accessorize it. :unsure:
 
Been working with a new material I ordered on a whim over the past week or so, trying all kinds of treatments to get it where I feel it needs to be.
This morning some new success, so I figured I'd try the first two straps in a new series I'm calling "Tarnished."

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So far I've only been able to get this to a tarnished Silver and Brass look, I think copper might be do-able, probably can do an nice gun blue too if anyone is interested. Quite a striking effect in the lights, metallic, but semi-dulled and aged metallic, y'know? Just like grandpappy's old shootin' iron!

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I couldn't help but laugh out loud when it came to mind this looks just like day five with the new guitar with that bright gold hardware. LOL, still laughing. I've been there too, don't worry. Really, you know those old customs with the slightly orangy worn out old gold? Don't think there could be a better match.

The beauty of it is, it takes quite a bit of work to get this effect, you cannot just purchase these finishes off-the-rack. Anyway it would be a much lesser strap even if you could.
Both "Tarnished" straps here are built on 3" wide padded garment leather bases, with beautifully soft and comfy padding, and suedey lining, and they go up to 58" long, so you can easily pull all the coolest guitar moves that you absolutely cannot with those shorty factory straps. I saw you try it once, pretty much died laughing.

Plus, comfort and elegance in spades. Now up in the Well-Hung Reverb boutique
 
Old Sherpa joke: The Himalayan Snow Leopard asked a Marmot if he he ever had a problem with poo sticking to his fur, to which the Marmot replied "Why no, not at all!" So, the leopard snatched up that li'l marmot and quickly wiped himself up.

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Custom order outbound today from the Well-Hung "Wild Thing" series... this one goes over 60" long.
 
Moves so fast I can't pin it down to any well-hung product line category. "Racer" is fully 3" wide, soft buttery gray leather big padded. Racing along the body is a glittery black viper stripe, just because. There will only be one of these.

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Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
 
This weekend got to playing with a few new leather tooling techniques... on some scraps with mixed success.
One good thing that resulted was a start on "Machismo" which I was able to finish this afternoon.

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Almost finished. Still needs two more coats of resolene to lock all the dye down.

I was also trying some new dye techniques also with pro-oil dyes... this resulted in a mostly black looking-strap from a dozen feet away, but which has deep red/brown undertones up close in person under good light. A repetitive geometric pattern carved into the body, with a bunch of nickel rivets dressing it up and down.

Overall an ugly/beautiful brutish sort of vibe to this one. Kind of like a couple of the TTR owner/admins

Any dark tobacco burst, oxblood or wine red guitar would all benefit having this strap suspend it.
3" wide, padded on the shoulder, min 43"-56" long. Many more pics on f-borg. Happy Monday!
 
What's way more comfy, more practical and much more fun than a French tickler?

Why, a Well-Hung "Texas Tickler" silly! Let's ride.... giddyup! Hyah!

Beautiful diamond weave pattern fabric, combined with heavy black leather, rolled edges, 3" wide ultra padded. Got a little Cowboy feature up front in a shiny nickel star concho and black grainy leather, with some thong action hangin' down. Once you figure out how to wiggle it proper, you'll find it's gonna attract some attention. Kinda like fishin'

Black, tans, rust and brown theme, goes with most any guitar, and you'll want to put it on all of them.


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Blackguard BSB tele? Hell yeah, acoustic campfire jammer? Dang tootin'. Super light strap, strong and long! Plenty more pics on Reverb

Ok, and speaking of fancies tickled, got this photo back yesterday... "Valaxy" from the Well-Hung Star Power series, on the Starry Night EB.
If only still photos could show the glitter. This via a custom order.

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"Strap received and it is totally spot on - lively with sparkles framed by the leather and super comfy. The purple-y stitches def added a cool dimension in the appearance too, and the backing is so soft!" - Val in Cali
 
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Had a little break from the shop with a summer road trip to visit the in-laws, even found a little time to hit up some shops for cool new materials, so watch for some interesting stuff coming soon!

Today is kind of a big deal for Well-Hung, for the first time in history, I have reached 100 listings. Not all of them are for straps but probably 95 or so are. That's a LOT of unique handmade comfort guitar straps easily browsable, and I hope you take some time to go see (link in my sig)!

New in the Reverb store today are the some Guitarra Bandeleros at reduced price. This because the body is not made of leather but rather an upholstery fabric that was designed to look, feel and act like leather. And it's not vinyl/or PU either, it's a great fabric that looks like leather, but is a soft to the touch fabric. It's a beige colour, but has dark brown leather grain in it, and looks like it's been worn/faded and highly distressed. And, as a bonus it's made to be stain resistant, very strong and long-wearing. What it is is a friggen miracle!

A series of four, El Cocodrilo, El Flores, El Coyote and El Lagarto - each features genuine leather belts along the body, as well as hand dyed, hand burnished quality vegtan leather on the front and back ends.

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Also today, cocked and loaded is Shock & Awe #80

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And something new and super cool for all you paisley freaks: The Bohemian

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Also a few nice feedback/reviews came in...

" The strapmaster extraordinaire has done it again! What a beauty! Don’t even think about buying some off the rack, boring, dime a dozen piece of crap strap! Once you’re Well-Hung you’ll never go back. I never will! Thanks Brad, you’re the man!" - Jason, in PEI

" Could not be more stoked about this strap! It's extremely high quality, and even better than I expected. I absolutely love it. Thank you so much!" - Landon in Oregon

" Absolutely gorgeous strap. All that was promised and more. I definitely feel well hung with that BDE (big dangly energy) now that I've got this strap. Thanks Brad!" - William in Redwood City, CA

" So far 3 for 3 with Well-Hung straps. this is my 3rd and it is just as comfortable as my first two, and just another great looking, well-made, sturdy strap... Brad knows swag as well as he knows straps. Very happy customer right here and can't possibly stress how much I love, appreciate and recommend these fantastic straps." -Colin in Welland, ON

My bros, you deserve some comfort! Ditch those starter-pack shoulder pounders and serious-up your kit.
 
Mike likes guitars, so we like Mike.


note the video length. Planned? Who's to know?

Also, watch coming to the store soon... new "1969" series straps, yet-to-be-named.... featuring vintagey hootenanny weave, on padded base for xtra comfort and cool. Some folks have been asking for straps a bit less that 3" so these spec out to about 2-5/8" wide, but still padded, with heavy leather ends.

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Happy friday my bros
 
Seeking a quality handmade guitar strap for your dred that can match your sunny personality?
You know, that upbeat cheerful mood you normally keep suppressed deep inside, but is just aching to get out?

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Coming soon, a limited run of "Sunflower" ...made of robust tapestry weave material in warm sunny tones. Heavy black leather ends, amply padded and made good and long, so you don't have to be a grump about shorty straps no more. Next to appear in the Well-Hung "Carpetbagger" series.

If you can find a way to be surly wearing this one, you're probably a lost cause.
 
Also flogged Well-Hung straps on another MFr. Hopefully he comes through and joins the club!

NGD - EVH!

I talked myself into it! I knew my dealer had one! I understand fully it is not a high end guitar, but the next level up does not have this cool finish or the sculpting on back or front. Also neck is apparently a bit thicker which I don't care for. The FR system is a lower end one and while...
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Jethro Rocker said:
Bought the Tokzik Waste strap! Works with a few of mjne, I think it will stay with the new one, the green EVH!! Yay!!
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Endorserment ballot added JR, thank you@ In the future if you could drop a shop link that would be xtra cool

JohnnyGoo said:
Damn Brad you been busy.love the Neil Young lookin peace sign strap.
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Busy enough Johnny, did grab a few days off for a short summer road trip. Now I gotta catch up... I get the feeling you might have that Peace/Love hippie gene in your DNA... living in a bus is kind of a tell

The great thing about the Shakey series is there's hardly a limit to the variations of the denim (or whatever) on leather combo. However you want to mix it up... still instantly recognizable even from the cheap seats

You fellers have been busy this morning!!! Woke up to a red notification box with a big number in it! Thank you all for looking, liking and being so supportive of me peddling my wares here on TTR. I'm trying to keep it interesting and entertaining for all y'alls... I'll keep making straps supportive of your sweet axes.

Gonna fry me up a couple of eggs and some smoked ham have another coffee and get back at it. Two custom jobs on the bench right now to ship tomorrow, sadly none for TTR peeps...

Happy Sunday! Don't be late for church, lots of you fellas got plenty ground to make up
 
iblive said:
Me too JGoo. Brad custom made mine as a 3” rather than 3 1/2 in a color that more closely matched my Strat. Awesome strap. View attachment 71227
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It's a close match but not quite spot on... which to my eye is actually a little better... Perfect matches can sometimes look/seem a little too contrived. But I'd be lying if I don't fist pump when I can make one of those too LOL!
 
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