MAGIC, leather straps

Description

This guitar strap that we've named LEGEND BM BOHEMIAN, this is the black leather version and the original one we made has a story behind it... And we are happy to share it with you:

This guitar strap is a re-creation of the one worn by music legend Dr. Brian May that accompanied the also legendary Red Special guitar.

Here is the short version of the story behind this replica guitar strap:

On 9 August 2018, we received an email from our distributor in the USA with the following subject line: "Strap Idea" which stated the following:

 "Hey guys - an interesting idea came about when talking with a big US dealer a few days ago. They noticed that the straps being used in the new Queen movie (Bohemian Rhapsody, 2018) do not look anything like the real Brian May strap he used. There are some photos in the email below. Do you think it is possible to re-create? "

Our answer, of course, was YES.

The truth is that looking for information about this strap we realised that there is not much history behind it, but that it became an icon after Queen's memorable performance at the 1985 Live Aid in London, at Wembley Stadium.

This performance was recreated in the film "Bohemian Rhapsody" and surely the art or costume director of the film lacked inspiration when recreating the guitar strap worn in the film by Gwilym Lee (Brian May in the film) as the result is quite far from the original strap.

What we were asked to do was quite a challenge, as we only had a few poor-quality photos from the "pre-digital era", from which it was quite difficult to make out what the exact shape of the buckle was or what the filigree design of the bas-relief engraving looked like.

What is being said in the forums we have checked is that it seems to be that this strap was apparently lost, missing, or stolen. There are all kinds of opinions, all of which are difficult to verify, so.... who knows ...?

We couldn't find much written information about the strap either, but we were able to assume that this guitars strap was a normal trouser belt transformed into a guitar strap, as so many guitarists have done throughout history.

Well, it's a belt, so let's turn it into a guitar strap....  The design team adapted our original RAS length system to the back of the strap to give it a wider range of adjustment so it's not as tight as we sensed the original strap was, and of course we added the holes to attach the guitar

Another interesting detail of the original strap was the fix that Dr. May applied to hold his slide in place using duct tape. Again, our design team took the license to replace the duct tape with elastic bands, so that each player can choose his preferred position or even remove them to not use them or to replace them with duct tape if he prefers.

When we finished the process of recreating the strap, we sent the prototype to the USA for testing and evaluation. A few days after arriving in the USA, that first replica made by RightOn! was presented at a promotional meeting between key account purchasing executives, VOX amps managers and Dr. Brian May himself, who upon seeing the replica of his old and “lost” strap said: "Damn, I haven't seen this strap in a long time".

Could there be a better score for our work?... for us it was a great achievement, and we are proud to have been able to successfully reproduce this mythical guitar strap.

This year, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have decided to bring this replica to the fans of Queen, Dr. Brian May and the Red Special.

The RightOn! team is confident that you will fall in love with the workmanship and that you will look as cool as Dr. Brian May did. Enjoy it!

If you prefer the strap equipped with the RAS system with plate and screw fastening, you can choose the option in the product selector. 

Description

This guitar strap that we've named LEGEND BM BOHEMIAN has a story behind it... And we are happy to share it with you:

This guitar strap is a re-creation of the one worn by music legend Dr. Brian May that accompanied the also legendary Red Special guitar.

Here is the short version of the story behind this replica guitar strap:

On 9 August 2018, we received an email from our distributor in the USA with the following subject line: "Strap Idea" which stated the following:

 "Hey guys - an interesting idea came about when talking with a big US dealer a few days ago. They noticed that the straps being used in the new Queen movie (Bohemian Rhapsody, 2018) do not look anything like the real Brian May strap he used. There are some photos in the email below. Do you think it is possible to re-create? "

Our answer, of course, was YES.

The truth is that looking for information about this strap we realised that there is not much history behind it, but that it became an icon after Queen's memorable performance at the 1985 Live Aid in London, at Wembley Stadium.

This performance was recreated in the film "Bohemian Rhapsody" and surely the art or costume director of the film lacked inspiration when recreating the guitar strap worn in the film by Gwilym Lee (Brian May in the film) as the result is quite far from the original strap.

What we were asked to do was quite a challenge, as we only had a few poor-quality photos from the "pre-digital era", from which it was quite difficult to make out what the exact shape of the buckle was or what the filigree design of the bas-relief engraving looked like.

What is being said in the forums we have checked is that it seems to be that this strap was apparently lost, missing, or stolen. There are all kinds of opinions, all of which are difficult to verify, so.... who knows ...?

We couldn't find much written information about the strap either, but we were able to assume that this guitars strap was a normal trouser belt transformed into a guitar strap, as so many guitarists have done throughout history.

Well, it's a belt, so let's turn it into a guitar strap....  The design team adapted our original RAS length system to the back of the strap to give it a wider range of adjustment so it's not as tight as we sensed the original strap was, and of course we added the holes to attach the guitar

Another interesting detail of the original strap was the fix that Dr. May applied to hold his slide in place using duct tape. Again, our design team took the license to replace the duct tape with elastic bands, so that each player can choose his preferred position or even remove them to not use them or to replace them with duct tape if he prefers.

When we finished the process of recreating the strap, we sent the prototype to the USA for testing and evaluation. A few days after arriving in the USA, that first replica made by RightOn! was presented at a promotional meeting between key account purchasing executives, VOX amps managers and Dr. Brian May himself, who upon seeing the replica of his old and “lost” strap said: "Damn, I haven't seen this strap in a long time".

Could there be a better score for our work?... for us it was a great achievement, and we are proud to have been able to successfully reproduce this mythical guitar strap.

This year, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have decided to bring this replica to the fans of Queen, Dr. Brian May and the Red Special.

The RightOn! team is confident that you will fall in love with the workmanship and that you will look as cool as Dr. Brian May did. Enjoy it!

If you prefer the strap equipped with the RAS system with plate and screw fastening, you can choose the option in the product selector. Also whay not in black color ? 

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You probably recognize this piece of Rock History! Allman Brothers is one of the most iconic rock blues band, we replicate the famous strap originally made in Florida and immortalized by the one and only Duane Allman who used this strap in the Famous Les Paul Standad nicknamed "Hot Lanta" which he acquired through ZZ Top´s Billy Gibbons, but with which Duane stood out most was with his famous Les Paul Gold top 57' 

When I see a strap like this ,I see the subtel and approachable thoroughbred with elegance, style and stability ready to ride straight from the stable.

Description

Master Key Black is a guitar and bass strap, it is a leather strap made from good quality cow leather with a vintage finish.

This strap is a 6 cm wide and is adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system. If your guitar could choose just for you, then without any doubt this collection of "Magic" straps would be the strap your guitar would be sure to choose.

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Master Key Brown is a guitar and bass strap is a pure made leather strap made from good quality cow leather with a vintage finish.

This 6 cm wide strap is in a dark brown leather 
Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system. If your guitar could choose just for you, then without any doubt, from this collection of "Magic" straps would be the strap your guitar would choose.

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Master KeyPlus is a leather guitar and bass strap made of good quality cow leather with a vintage finish.                                                                                           This strap is 6 cm wide , and ths colour is in white-cream (beige)  stitching.
Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system.                                                                                                                                                                       If your guitar could choose just for you, then without any doubt, from this collection of "Magic" straps would be the strap your guitar would choose.

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Master KeyPlus is a leather guitar and bass strap made of good quality cow leather with a vintage finish and with double red stitching around the strap 
Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system.                                                                                                                                                                       This strap is 6 cm wide . The colour is black with double red stitching and is riveting in its appearence.                                                                                       Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     If your guitar could choose just for you, then without any doubt, from this collection of "Magic" straps would be the strap your guitar would choose.

Description

Master KeyPlus is a leather guitar and bass strap made of good quality cow leather with a vintage finish and with double red stitching around the strap 
Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system. This strap is 6 cm wide. The color is Brown with double red stitching and is riveting in its appearance.If your guitar could choose just for you, then without any doubt, from this collection of "Magic" straps would be the strap your guitar would choose.

Description

Master KeyPlus is a leather guitar and bass strap made of good quality cow leather with a vintage finish and with double red stitching around the strap 
Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system. This strap is 6 cm wide. The color is Brown with double red stitching and is riveting in its appearance. If your guitar could choose just for you, then without any doubt, from this collection of "Magic" straps would be the strap your guitar would choose.

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Conchos strap is very elaborate. All the surface of the strap is ornamented with 2'5 cm silver plating conchos crossed by a strip of leather. The Silver Conchos is made of high quality bovine leather with a special shoot leather texture and in an unique color, similar to black but full of shades.

The strap is 6cm wide, you can be sure that it's very comfortable. One plus, look our new pick holder integrated in the back tab of the strap. The picks remain in the holes firmly. Guitar and bass strap made of high quality cow leather, leather interior lining. Metal adornments of conch shells very much used in cowboy clothing and very rooted in Western and Country iconography. As defined by Wikipedia, the "Conchos" were an ethnic group from the North of Mexico and South of the United States, belonging to the Uto-Aztecan trunk and of semi-nomadic life.

Description

Conchos strap is very elaborate. All the surface of the strap is ornamented with 2'5cm silver plating conchos crossed by a strip of leather. The Silver Conchos is made of high quality bovine leather with a special shoot leather texture and in an unique color, similar to black but full of shades.

The strap is 6cm wide, you can be sure that it's very comfortable. One plus, look our new pick holder integrated in the back tab of the strap. The picks remain in the holes firmly. Guitar and bass strap made of high quality cow leather, leather interior lining. Metal adornments of conch shells very much used in cowboy clothing and very rooted in Western and Country iconography. As defined by Wikipedia the "Conchos" were an ethnic group from the North of Mexico and South of the United States, belonging to the Uto-Aztecan trunk and of semi-nomadic life.

Description

The highest quality Vegetable tanned leather and retro look for this new buckle adjustable leather guitar strap.
Width: 2.5 cm wide straps and adjustable length from 63 cm to 126 cm. These straps are designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitars or small stringed instruments. Extremely durable, these leather straps have a sturdy and adjustable buckle and holes to find the right position, attractive straps retro and vintage look.

Description

The highest quality Vegetable tanned leather and retro look for this new buckle adjustable leather guitar strap.
Width: 2.5 cm wide straps and adjustable length from 63 cm to 126 cm.

These straps are designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitars or small stringed instruments.

These leather straps are extremely durable and have a sturdy adjustable buckle with holes to find the right position, attractive straps retro and vintage look.

Description

The highest quality Vegetable tanned leather and retro look for this new buckle adjustable leather guitar strap.
Width: 2.5 cm wide straps and adjustable length from 63 cm to 126 cm . These straps are designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitars or small stringed instruments. These leather straps are extremely durable and have a sturdy adjustable buckle with holes to find the right position, attractive straps retro and vintage look.

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Austin Black is a guitar and bass strap full grain and this High Quality leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather with a vintage finish and elaborately painted and engraved with relieve rivet simulation, specially crafted by alternating real decorated rivets, which makes this strap much lighter and more comfortable.
Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system. If your guitar could choose for you, then without a doubt this collection of "Magic" straps would be the straps your guitar would choose.

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Guitar and bass strap Backbeat brownLeather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather, 7 cm wide,  high density latex padding and adjustable by buckle.

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Guitar and bass strap Backbeat woody Leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather, 7 cm wide,  high density latex padding and adjustable by buckle

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Thunderstruck Black is a guitar and bass strap full grain and High Quality leather strap and is made of the best quality and vegetable tanned leather with a vintage finish. Painted and engraved with relieve rivet simulation, with alternating real rivets, which make this strap much lighter and more comfortable, and you don't have to sell your bike to buy this strap.
This design is inspired by one of the straps of Paul Stanley, guitarist of the Metal band KISS.

My personal impression of this strap is, this is the strap for you if you know you can live up to being a real Rock stud. 

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Wall Black is a guitar and bass strap full grain and High Quality leather strap is made of the best quality andvegetable tanning leather with a vintage finish and elaborate painted and engraved with relieve rivet simulation, which make this strap much lighter and more comfortable.

Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system. If your guitar could choose for you without a doubt this collection of "Magic" straps would be the straps your guitar would choose.

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Winchester Black is a guitar and bass strap full grain and High Quality leather strap is made of the best quality andvegetable tanning leather with a vintage finish and elaborate painted and engraved with relieve rivet simulations, which make this strap much lighter and more comfortable.with an awesome look.
Adjustable with our exclusive R.A.S. adjustment system. If your guitar could choose for you without a doubt this collection of "Magic" straps would be the straps your guitar would choose.

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Guitar and bass strap full grain Leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather.

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Guitar and bass strap full grain Leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather.

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Guitar and bass strap full grain Leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather.

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Probably, our best-selling strap. The Big guitar and bass strap fulfills all the characteristics to be the perfect must have. Plain leather, ornamented with stitched side cords which are the perfect detail to make of this simple strap, something unique.

The Big Black strap is made of high quality bovine leather, a smooth, durable leather which promises will be with you for a long time. It's for that we make this strap in a classical black, a timeless color.

The strap has an adjustable length from 95 cm to 143 cm with the exclusive RAS adjustment system which lets you adjust the strap in a stylish and practical way. The Big Black strap is 6 cm wide, you can be sure that it's very comfortable.

One plus, look our new pick holder integrated in the back tab of the strap. The picks remain in the holes firmly

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Probably, our best-selling strap. The Big guitar and bass strap fulfills all the characteristics to be the perfect must have. Plain leather, ornamented with stitched side cords which are the perfect detail to make of this simple strap, something unique.

The Big Brown strap is made of high quality bovine leather, a smooth, durable leather which promises will be with you for a long time. It's for that we make this strap in a classical brown, a timeless color.

The strap has an adjustable length from 95 cm to 143 cm with the exclusive RAS adjustment system which lets you adjust the strap in a stylish and practical way. The Big Brown strap is 6 cm wide, you can be sure that it's very comfortable.

One plus, look our new pick holder integrated in the back tab of the strap. The picks remain in the holes firmly

Description

The highest quality leather and retro look for this new adjustable leather guitar strap.
Width: 4cm ( 1,57´)  wide straps and adjustable lenght. These straps are designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitasr or bass . Extremely durable these leather straps have sturdy and adjustable RightOn! system, attractive straps and retro and vintage look.

Description

The highest quality leather and retro look for this new adjustable leather guitar strap.
Width: 4cm ( 1,57´)  wide straps and adjustable lenght. These straps are designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitasr or bass . Extremely durable these leather straps have sturdy and adjustable RightOn! system, attractive straps and retro and vintage look.

Description

The highest quality leather and retro look for this new adjustable leather guitar strap.
Width: 4cm ( 1,57´)  wide straps and adjustable lenght. These straps are designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitasr or bass . Extremely durable these leather straps have sturdy and adjustable RightOn! system, attractive straps and retro and vintage look.

Description

The highest quality leather and retro look for this new adjustable leather guitar strap.
Width: 4cm ( 1,57´)  wide straps and adjustable lenght. These straps are designed for electric guitars, acoustic guitasr or bass . Extremely durable these leather straps have sturdy and adjustable RightOn! system, attractive straps and retro and vintage look.

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Guitar and bass strap full grain Leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather.

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Guitar and bass strap full grain Leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather.

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Guitar and bass strap full grain Leather strap is made of the best quality and vegetable tanning leather.

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This Dot strap looks cool with almost all guitars and basses, especially with the red ones, why? Because all the surface of the Dot Black strap is microperforated and is handpainted in red, a thorough and elaborated work. Thinking in every little detail, also the thread is in red!.

The Dot guitar and bass strap is made of high quality leather, this Dot Black is made it in an amazing black color in smooth leather.

The strap is 6cm wide, and has an adjustable lenght from 95cm to 143cm with the exclusive RAS adjusment system which lets you adjust the st rap in a stylish and practical way.

One plus, look our new pickholder integrated in the back tab of the strap. The picks remains in the holes firmly.

Description

In the Rim strap, the kingpin is minimalism, but with a little detail that makes it special and different from all other. The stitching yarn is different from the other straps we have. This Rim Black strap has a scallop stitching around the edge in wihite for a nice contrast.The Rim guitar and bass strap is all made of high quality leather, this Rim Black, is made it in an amazing black color in smooth leather.

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In the Rim strap, the kingpin is minimalism, but with a little detail that makes it special and different from all other. The stitching yarn is different from the other straps we have. This Rim Brown strap has a scallop stitching around the edge in beige for a nice contrast.The Rim guitar and bass strap is all made of high quality leather, this Rim Brown, is made it in an amazing brown color in smooth leather.