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 will accompany you on your musical journey is to me a currency of far greater value than a dollar.

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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

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   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

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Thank you, I love it

Mitch Kahl

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

                                                            Pete

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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

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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

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 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

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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

 

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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.

 

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   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

 

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 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

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

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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

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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 

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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.

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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.

 

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 it's an outstanding handmade work of art. Thanks again. Darryn    

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Fantastic craftsmanship! beautiful guitar strap! Prompt response and shipping!

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Another masterpiece-prompt shipping-the best transaction-AAAA

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