Why Lakota Leathers Are the Best Straps You'll Buy
If you've spent any time looking for a guitar or banjo strap that doesn't feel like a piece of sandpaper on your shoulder, you've likely come across lakota leathers. It's one of those brands that people in the acoustic music world tend to talk about with a bit of a "if you know, you know" attitude. I remember the first time I felt one; I was at a bluegrass festival, and a buddy of mine handed me his banjo. Before I even played a note, I was distracted by how soft the strap was. It didn't feel like the stiff, laminated leather you find at the big-box music stores. It felt more like an old, favorite pair of deerskin gloves. ...