Strap slip

[Birdsofprey]

So I’m somewhat picky about the strap(s) I use. Usually there leather/suede really don’t have any interest in nylon based straps. So here’s the skinny, I bought a PRS ( could be any brand) black leather strap with birds on it as I thought it would go well with my mahogany stain S2 Mira and it does. Now I guess over the years I’ve figured out shiny means slippery lol in guitar straps at least doh! So anyone know how to rough up the leather to make it less slippery? I did take some Scotchbright pads and try to break the sheen on the back so it wouldn’t slide on my shoulder. Any thoughts? Love the strap just want it to work for the set-up. Cheers Ken

 

[BrianC]

give it a chance - I LIKE a slippery strap. It allows me to change the angle of the guitar depending on where I am playing. The higher the fret the steeper the angle.

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

I recently bought a beautiful leather strap that was pretty slippery - front and back. I figured it was due to the natural oils in the leather, or whatever leather conditioner they used. I soaked some light degreaser in a rag, and heavily wiped the back of the strap. It didn’t damage anything (just took a bit of the sheen off) and while not as “rigid” as a suede-backed strap, it is now no longer as slippery.

 

[Birdsofprey]

I guess I’ve gotten used to the suede-backed strap and have depended on it holding the guitar at a certain position. I like that stability.

 

[DISTORT6]

There’s quite a few videos on YouTube showing how to age and distress leather.
Maybe check them out.
I’m the same way with straps, btw.

 

[László]

It's interesting how different we all are!

I have a devil of a time with a suede or suede-backed strap. I have a few, and never could get used to them.