Guitar/Banjo #2206

Heavy duty and rock solid leather and a unique lifetime strap suitable for any of the acoustic dreadnaughts or electric guitars. The strap guide on this shoulder piece reads, “BILLY COOK – MAKER- USA – GENUINE – SULPHUR, OK”.  Billy Cook was THE saddle and tack man from the early 50’s until he sold the business in the 80’s. If you’re wearing a cowboy hat, this one’s right up your alley.

$165.00 Plus Shipping

Features:

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Shoulder Piece Size 12" long by 2 3/8" wide.
Shoulder Piece Leather Cut from the best part of an old western saddle strap. The finest harness leather retired in the prime of its life. Heavy duty and broken in soft and supple..
Shoulder Piece Stitching Artificial sinew hand sewn into my hand punched needle holes.
Shoulder Piece Distressed Level Medium. Beautiful age darkened character absent of any noticeable blems or battle scars.
Shoulder Piece Notables The leather strap guide keeps the rein strap centered on the shoulder piece. Although not really necessary, it is a nice detail. Close-up photo sent on request. Fully lined with new suede leather on the bottom.
Strap Style Western Rein
Strap Width 5/8"
Strap Leather Very soft and supple. Top shelf quality and heavy duty. Skived to a heavy 1/8“ thickness with original hand dressed and burnished top edges. I dressed and burnished the bottom edges and slicked the bottom smooth.
Strap Distressed Level Medium. Age darkened and looks to have been well cared for during its working life. The leather is in great shape.
Strap Notables Fits snug in the carefully cut and shaped strap slots and the shoulder piece and will not slide without intentional help. Includes a custom set-up to buyers specs for length and attachment points.