Vintage 1970s Custom 2.75" Gold Sparkle Guitar Strap – Red Backing & Plated Buckle (Ace/Bobby Brown/Style -Law Suit Era)
Item Description:
Up for sale is a very rare, authentic 1970s vintage 2.75-inch wide premium guitar strap in striking gold sparkle vinyl with a contrasting deep red backing and red finished edges.Unlike the mass-produced, narrow 2-inch straps of the era, this is a top-tier, extra-wide comfort model measuring exactly 2.75 inches. This specific width was structurally engineered during the mid-to-late 1970s to distribute the weight of heavy vintage instruments (like Les Pauls, heavy basses, or luxury jazz boxes) on stage.
Specifications & Authentic Features:
- Width: Premium 2.75" profile for vintage comfort and classic "Glam / Disco / Rock" stage presence.
- Front: High-gloss gold metal-flake sparkle vinyl that catches stage and studio lighting beautifully.
- Backing & Edges: Heavy-duty, vintage-spec red vinyl backing with vibrant red edge binding/stitching.
- Hardware: Period-correct, heavy-duty rectangular plated buckle with smooth, rounded safety corners (designed to prevent scratching your guitar's horn or finish).
- Leather Ends: Extra-thick, chunky dark brown premium leather tabs. Completely unbranded and beautifully detailed with an elegant vintage floral flourish on the ends.
Condition Report:
This strap is in great, honest "player grade" vintage condition and works exceptionally well. The high-gloss gold sparkle top layer remains bright and flexible. The vibrant red vinyl backing and edge stitching are completely intact and structurally sound, showing no signs of dry-rotting.The original un-skived, chunky dark brown leather ends function beautifully, showing normal signs of play wear from being mounted on an instrument but remaining tough, stiff, and perfectly safe for stage use. The heavy rounded rectangular plated hardware functions flawlessly, displaying a light touch of natural vintage patina and one small, localized spot of surface rust on a corner, giving the entire piece a fantastic, genuine 1970s rock look.This is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of 1970s music history with a perfect vintage look—ideal for completing an authentic player setup for a vintage Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, or Ibanez guitar.
Shipping:
Will be packed safely (rolled loosely, to protect the vintage vinyl and leather. Worldwide shipping available.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 22 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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