Moody Leather Guitar Straps -- Strap Us On

No Ordinary Strap Company

(PRWEB) February 23, 2005 -- Why would a musician hang their beloved guitar or bass on an inexpensive strap? Music is all about feel and sensation -- Could you imagine cuddling up in bed with a $15 strap. And to any musician, who doesn't even think about his or her strap, we can only ask them to consider this: It's what holds the instrument that makes the music.

One look at the company's marketing will tell you that Moody Leather is no ordinary strap company. Let's just say that the imagery of the company is very provocative. Oh, hell-I'll just let Moody Leather founder/designer Allison Suter give you the scoop: "The feel of our leather straps is yummy and sensual, so the hint of erotica is enticing and appropriate. And while our ads are edgy, sex and rock n roll have always gone well together."

A few of the musicians that Moody Leather has attracted are Mike Dirnt (Greenday),Billy Sheehan, Gary Hoey and Richie Kotzen to name a few. They realize the importance of a well made strap that provides comfort for the wear.

"It seemed to me that straps were an afterthought for many musicians," she explains. "And if you wanted a premium strap, it was usually a gaudy design that didn't incorporate really good-quality leather. I started talking to players to see what they wanted, and that led to a lot of research."

Suter's impromptu surveys revealed that most players simply wanted a strap that melted into their shoulders and didn't slide around. They also didn't appreciate beads, buckles, and other accoutrements that might scratch their instrument. The primary solution was to manufacture her straps only with exquisite Italian leather that provided a buttery feel and delivered maximum comfort. "I could use lower-quality suede and leather for the inside layers of my straps, but I don't," she says. "No one sees those layers, but they feel them, which is why I insist on making every piece of each strap with the best leather available."

The growing interest of Moody Leather straps are climbing in numbers amongst the guitar and bass player community. The change is simple -- quality straps for quality musicians.

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