Straight out of the golden era of arena rock and hair metal, this authentic Vintage Earth (Earth III) Wide Faux Snakeskin Guitar Strap delivers pure 1980s stage presence. Produced in Staten Island, New York by Earth III—the company famous for supplying custom stage straps to legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ace Frehley, and Bob Dylan—this strap captures the definitive exotic aesthetic of the era without the care requirements or export hassles of real reptile hide.
Built from heavy-duty textured vinyl embossed with an intricate python scale pattern, it features natural earth-tone shading and durable perimeter edge stitching. The extra-wide shoulder section (approx. 2.75" to 3") is backed with a smooth, flexible synthetic lining to comfortably handle the weight of heavier electrics and basses. Designed with Earth's classic feed-through ladder tail adjustment system, it is 100% metal-free, ensuring zero buckle rash, dings, or scratches against fine guitar finishes.
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Brand / Maker: Earth (Earth III Guitar Straps, Staten Island, NY)
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Markings: Stamped "Earth" logo
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Era: Circa late 1970s / 1980s
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Origin: Made in USA
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Face Material: Textured embossed python vinyl (faux snakeskin)
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Backing: Smooth, flexible non-slip synthetic garment backing
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Adjustment System: Traditional feed-through woven ladder tail (100% scratch-free / metal-free design)
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Width: Ergonomic wide contour (approx. 2.75" to 3") for shoulder relief
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Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Pliable vinyl free of dry cracking, intact embossed scale pattern, clean backing, and tight button keyholes)
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Ideal for: 1980s hard rock, glam, metal, and blues stage rigs; heavy Gibson Les Pauls and solid-body basses; collectors of vintage Earth III gear.
