If you plan to take your show on the road, you need a guitar strap. It doesn’t matter if “the road” takes you around the block or across the country; guitar straps give you complete freedom.

That freedom is obvious if you play standing up. A strap is what empowers you to stand in front of the microphone on stage or rock out at rehearsal. It gives you the security to sling your guitar behind your back as you coax the crowd to clap along. It even holds your guitar in place for any on-stage spins and flips, though we certainly suggest a set of strap locks if that’s your style!

Even if you prefer to play seated, you’ll find that a guitar strap has its uses. Straps allow you to go hands-free anytime you’re adjusting your microphone, taking a sip, or signing an autograph. A guitar strap also acts as extra insurance: there’s no dropping your instrument when it’s connected to you.

Keep in mind that straps are more than a utilitarian addition to your guitar. A leather guitar strap, for example, is just as practical as it is aesthetically pleasing. Electric and acoustic guitar straps come in all shapes, sizes, materials, and colors. The hardest decision isn’t whether or not to pick up a strap, but choosing its appearance. Do you opt for a brown strap that matches your wood finish, or grab a contrasting black one? Both choices make a statement.

On Gibson.com and at the Gibson Garage, you’ll find a range of different guitar accessories, from the quintessential electric guitar strap in black leather to guitar picks, gig bags, and more. 

Best of all, any strap can pair with any guitar or bass. Sure, some may have been designed with one or the other in mind, and some are certainly longer than others, so you may want to take their length into account, depending on how high or low you prefer to “wear” your instrument, but the ultimate choice is yours. A strap is a way to keep your instrument secure and show off your style. With that in mind, you can’t go wrong with any Gibson guitar strap. Choose your new strap today.