Preserved in authentic New Old Stock (NOS), unused vintage condition, this Vintage 1960s Bobby Lee Buckleless Skinny Leather Guitar Strap is an exceptional, finish-friendly golden-era accessory. Manufactured in Chicago, Illinois by First Team Manufacturing Co., Bobby Lee developed this patented interlocking system specifically to eliminate metal buckles, rivets, and sharp edges, giving guitarists a completely scratch-free strap that will never cause buckle rash or dent delicate nitrocellulose lacquer.
Crafted from supple 5/8" black leather embossed with a crisp crosshatch/morocco grain and a natural tan suede underside, length adjustment is handled via Bobby Lee's stepped edge notches that slide through and lock securely inside the reinforced leather loop under tension. The contoured shoulder pad is framed in white border stitching and lined with plush off-white fleece to cushion instrument weight and prevent slipping. Having never been mounted to an instrument, the strap button keyholes remain clean, tight, and virgin, with flexible leather and faint factory debossing on the suede underside—making it the ultimate collector-grade case candy for golden-era Gibson, Fender, Martin, and Guild guitars.
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Manufacturer: Bobby Lee (First Team Manufacturing Co. Inc., Chicago, IL)
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Model: "No-Mishap" / "No-Scratch" Buckleless Skinny Guitar Strap
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Era: 1960s Golden Era
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Origin: Made in USA (Factory deboss on suede underside)
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Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) / Unused Vintage Condition (Virgin un-stretched strap button slots, supple crack-free leather, clean fleece cushion with faint cosmetic shelf patina from long-term storage)
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Hardware: 100% Metal-Free / Scratch-Free (Zero metal buckles, rivets, or loops)
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Adjustment System: Patented notched-edge interlocking leather slide mechanism
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Leather Finish: Black crosshatch / morocco embossed grain with natural suede back
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Shoulder Pad: Contoured pad with white perimeter stitching, integrated leather slider bridge, and off-white fleece cushion lining
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Compatibility: Period-correct case candy for vintage Gibson Les Paul, SG, ES-335; pre-CBS and CBS Fender Strats/Teles; and vintage Martin or Guild acoustics where finish preservation is paramount.
