Mandolin #481

Butter soft vintage leather recycled into a fine madolin strap. The slightly curved shoulder piece favors the left shoulder of a right handed player.

$115.00 Plus Shipping

Features:

Status Available
Shoulder Piece Size 8 1/2” long by 1 3/8" wide where it will cross your shoulder, tapering to an inch or so at the very tail.
Shoulder Piece Leather The very best harness leather, thoroughly broken in long before I got it.
Shoulder Piece Stitching Artificial sinew, hand sewn into hand punched needle holes.
Shoulder Piece Distressed Level Medium. Definitely old but solid leather with no issues..
Shoulder Piece Notables The curved shape and rounded ends were hand shaped and the edge was dressed and burnished the full perimeter. The strap guide keeps the rein strap centered on the shoulder piece. New suede leather lining on the bottom.
Strap Style Western Rein
Strap Width 1/2"
Strap Leather The leather is primo stuff and super soft.
Strap Distressed Level Low. Skived to a solid 1/8” in thickness. Hand dressed and burnished edges the full length and slicked smooth on the underside.
Strap Notables The rein strap fits snug in the strap slots and the shoulder piece will not move without intentional help. Includes a full setup for attachment points and length specified by the buyer.