My sincere thanks to all of you that have taken the time to say how much you like your Brookwood Leather guitar strap. I am truly humbled by your comments.

I'll never get rich making guitar straps, and that is not my goal.

Your appreciation of my efforts to make you a lifetime strap that willaccompany you on your musical journey is to me a currency of far greater value than a dollar.

My new Brookwood arrived yesterday and it's brilliant.

Jim Soloway

Bob,
My strap arrived this morning. What a fine piece of true craftsmanship. Thank you so very much.
John Cooley

Just got my strap today Bob. In a word: incredible! I always try to
keep my money local and in the hands of people who love what they do.
This strap has "I love what I do" written all over it man!
Outstanding work, and I'm really happy I went with your recommendation
of the natural stitching instead of dark yellow.

Thank you for everything, and take care man,
John

Bob
I came home today to find my strap had been delivered and all I can say is WOW. Exactly what I wanted and due to good timing less than 5 days later I have a custom strap. You have set the bar high for my next order. Bob thanks again I couldn't be happier.
Best wishes
Ed

Hi Bob,
It arrived on Friday. Another work of art.
Don

Hey Bob,
It arrived today. I love it!
The color, the leather and the workmanship are all superb and top notch. It fit perfectly and was at the exact playing position. It is a beautifully elegant strap which is perfect for my guitars.
Thank you so much.
Peter

Bob,
Received the strap today. It's absolutely the best strap I've ever seen - just beautiful and a perfect fit. Thanks so much - will be ordering another soon.
All the best,
Robert

Hi Bob,

Just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you again for the new strap - I received it today and it's beautiful. You clearly take a lot of pride in your work.
Have a great day,
Greg

Hi Bob, just to let you know the strap arrived today, it's absolutely beautiful! Amazingly comfortable too, feels great and the length is perfect. Also, thank you for the coin pouch, that was a lovely surprise, i'll make use of that! Only problem is now i have to go and hand it over to be wrapped for Christmas day! : )

Thanks again Bob, all the best, David.

Hey Bob! I used the strap for this weekend gig. All i have to say is that i'll never turn back! I'm now a fan and user of your work for life. Its the most comfortable strap I've ever played. Incredible job! Another order is coming soon!

This is a serious strap, man. I'll grow old with this. Love it. The 3
settings are perfect. The brown and tan complement the guitar beautifully
and it's very comfortable. The lining keeps it from slipping off my
shoulder, as well.
Thanks. Just what I was looking for.
Larry

Hi bob!
I received my strap today and thought I'd send you a "thank you" for a job well done. The strap is beautiful and I appreciate the prompt service and excellent craftmanship. You will forever have my recomendation. Thanks again!

Brooks

Hi Bob,
I love the straps! They are so comfortable sometimes I find myself just standing around for hours playing! I never used to do that, I would always sit on a chair when I practiced. I sent you a couple of pics with your straps on my gits, the girls never looked better dressed!
I'll be in touch soon for another couple.
Thanks again,
Dave

Thank you, I love it

Mitch Kahl

WoW!!!!! Bravo! excellent , impeccable craftsmanship ---

Pete

BOB,

I received that strap today and all I can say is WOW. It is superb all the way, quality, leather, design, and comfort......excellent. You are the best kept secret on the web! This strap really exceeded my expectations in every way.

You have to do some marketing and get your name out there!

Also, I meant to complement you on your website, it is professional and seductive with great photos.

I was able to put the strap on the McInturff without too much trouble. Actually is just tuff enough to provide me with confidence that I won't be dropping the guitar anytime soon. I also like the thickness of leather that you use because it seems as though it won't end up getting loose and distorted making it unsafe to use.

Bob, thanks for the Vpicks and pouch, it was an unexpected little extra reward for doing business with you.

Compliments on the entire experience, from the website, to your great customer service and timely response, to the fast ship out and finished product.

Sincerely,

~Joe Kruger

Hi Bob,
Just wanted to write a quick note on how much I appreciate the quality and workmanship of the amp strap you made for me for my Fender Deluxe. The strap looks fantastic and is beautifully made!

Thanks so much for your attention to detail and expedient service! I appreciate it.
Anon,
Steve

Bob,

Words can not explain... Mr Schell...you are a stand-up Gentleman of the highest order. I received my Brookwood Leather strap today... It is flawless...exquisite, attention to detail is off the charts. It SMELLS amazing.... this is a piece of Art that will accompany my Telecasters until I am no longer of this Earth...and add to that a very personal, handwritten message, a leather pick pouch unlike any other, and some V-Picks to boot...Bob, I cannot praise your "above and beyond" attitude enough, I am truly humbled by such a generous offering... especially to think it comes from the kind of guitar player who makes the hairs on my neck stand on end...a true artist who's only objective is to express the very rawness of his soul through 6 strings and 21 frets... Bob, it has been an unmitigated privilege, honour, and that which has just occurred will remain a highlight of my days; one to be recalled, many-a-time, from here... until there...

Respectfully Yours,

Aidan Gordon

Dear Bob,

The new strap is even better than expected. Thanks for your help and outstanding service and craftsmanship! I'm a very satisfied new client!

Best wishes,
Jim

Hi Bob,

The first pair of straps arrived yesterday .

Your quality is without par. I cant get over the quality of your leather and workmanship.
I haven't had a chance to take a photo of the strap with the guitar because of long work hours but I will on the weekend and send it straight onto you.
The feel, the finish, even the cool hand written note were great.

Please keep up the great work. I am more than satisfied and will brag to all my friends about your straps.

You've got me as a lifetime customer.

Thanks So Very much

Kind Regards Steve West

hellooooo,
just wanted to let you know that the strap arrived yesterday and so he got it last night! its perfect! thankyou so much again for everything! enclosed is a little pic of him (its already on his guitar) :)

Sarah Thomson

p.s heres a little note from Wayne

hi sarah gave me the guitar strap and its amazing. the detail so good and the quality is great exactly the kind of strap that i have been looking for. thanks again if i ever need another strap on know someone who needs one ill be sure to strongly suggest to you to them.

Wayne

Hey, Bob... wanted to let you know that your strap arrived today, and it is a real beauty. Thanks much.. this is the sort of elegant simplicity that is hard to find in a strap.
Really glad to have met and looking forward to buying more.

John Z

Hi Bob;

Straps arrived today....beautiful! Thanks for the great t-shirt! That will be a great conversation piece this summer. It's been a pleasure doing business with you, and hopefully more in the future. You really are a Master Craftsman!

Regards, Keith Prestage.

It did take some time for Canadian Post to deliver, but it was certainly worth the wait. Robert's strap is awesome too. Bob, you really are a true artist. I'm very fortunate to have a piece of your work. Thanks again, my friend.

Don

It just arrived....

I don't know how to say this without possibly offending you so I am
just gonna say it.

This strap is ten times better than I thought it was going to be. I
don't mean to imply that I doubted your workmanship, I just never expected it to be this good looking and comfortable. I have always had problems with other straps because they are uncomfortable at the shoulder area.

This thing kicks ass in EVERY way!!!! Thank you so much. I may be
getting another Les Paul. If I do, expect another order.

Thanks so much!!!

Bill

ps: The color match is right on by the way - PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!!!!!

( Bill sent the following email a month later, thanks Bill )

Hey Bob. How are you? I trust all is well.

Hey I was just putting strap locks and buttons on my Les Pauls and
Heritage 535 and got to thinking..."Hey Bob didn't sign my strap" As I was
putting the first strap lock on the buckle end of the beauty you did
for me, I saw the "To Bill ~ Bob" insignia you did for me. I have to say,
the subtle manner in which you added it is First Class all the way. I
dig it. This strap is soooo fricking awesome that I have decided to put
strap locks on all of my guitars so that I can use it with them all
until I can have you make one for each. I will need another for my newest
Les Paul, Heritage, Modulus Graphite Blackknife, Godin, Tele, and
lastly the Composite Acoustic Legacy acoustic. So... as soon as I can set
aside the extra cash, I will be ordering them. Probably best to order
one at a time huh?

Anyway... I just wanted to send you this contact. Thanks so much for my
strap. I love it. It's starting to break in perfectly and lose some of
the rigidity but not a lot which is what I want. This thing is exactly
what I had envisioned.

Thanks Bob,
Bill

I own a Brookwood strap and I can only say it is dripping with attitude
and breaking in nicely! You owe it to yourself to get one as they are
well made and should last a lifetime!

Russ

the strap was here when I got home and it's exactly what I hoped for.
You sure have a gift for leather work.

Hi Bob,

Thanks a lot! The strap is here, as well as the V-Picks :o) - thanks a
lot! Apprecaite it!

The strap goes perfect with the guitar, the handwritten note together
with Ron's card too :o). Both reside in the guitar case ... and the
strap is attached to the guitar. So glad I decided to send you my
business, really been a pleasure on all accounts. The strap is just
great, really have a handmade vibe ... eventho the seams are straight
as a vistle ... everything is really cool, beyond my expectations.
Eventho I paid three times what I have done for me Minotaur Old Rocker
straps, this is more than worth it. Cut to lenght ... everything is
just peachy :o). Never thought I could be this excited over a guitar
strap. Just the extra touch it gives to the guitar.

You have a good one! I take your advice to heart .. and I always plays
like I mean it ... if we aren't what is the point in playing :o).

All the best,
/Trond

I just got a new product that I am amped about! It is a guitar strap. The most comforable yet strongest strap I have used thus far. I played a 3 hour gig with this thing the other night and I could not even feel the guitar hanging on my shoulder! What a cool strap. It is made of nice thick leather too so I can see this thing lasting me decades. I am a very small person and this thing came in the exact size I need. I was blown away by that as well. I can't even find shirts to fit me correctly.

I got it from Brookwood Leather. Bob is a very cool chap indeed. He really has a passion for making these things and it shows. I talked to him on the phone about them and then the next thing I know, it is at my house!

I think we really overlook the importance of our straps that we use. This became apparant to me immediately. I have played with a Jodi Head strap for the last 10 years and it was ok. I kept it just because. I don't know why really. I never really thought about whether or not it was comfortable. Well, I strapped on Bob's product and VOILA. I am a happy camper. I wish I could say it made me play better, I still sucked. ; ^ )

Thanks so much Bob. You have a tremendous product here..........

vinni

Thanks again for the tip Vinni. My strap arrived Wednesday. How incredibly cool. I've wanted a custom strap for years. I wanted a strap made to my exact length with no adjustment nonsense. Bob nailed it.

thanks for the ultra-fast shipping, the extra leather ties,
and all the precision work you put into this. The 'deerskin'
underside is wonderfully soft and extremely comfortable. I'm very
pleased.

Bob...
Again, thank you. The strap arrived today (thurs) and I immediately installed the locks and put it on the bass... It's beautiful ! It doubles the beauty of my Fender Bass (made in Corona Ca.)
It was a pleasure doing business with one of the finest leather craftsmen on the world wide web.
Ron R

it's an outstanding handmade work of art.

Thanks again.Darryn

I've bought a custom leather handle from TGP's own Otaypanky, and I highly recommend his work.

Thank You !