Guitar Strap Sizes Explained
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · By 
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Guitar strap sizes are given as an adjustable length range, and the right size is the range that holds the guitar where you want it. Measure how the guitar hangs with the strap on, then pick a strap whose stated range covers that length.
Measure how the guitar hangs
Put the strap on the guitar and let the guitar hang where you play it. Note where the neck sits and where your picking hand falls, then measure the strap length that holds it there. Compare that length with the adjustment range on the strap: the Levy's strap adjusts from 37 to 51 inches, the WOGOD strap from 36 to 62 inches, the Perri's strap from 41 to 56 inches, and the Ernie Ball strap from 41 to 72 inches.
Check the width and the material
Width and material change how the strap sits on the shoulder. The Levy's strap is 3 inches wide, in leather with foam padding and a garment leather backing. The Perri's strap is a wide deluxe Italian leather strap. The WOGOD strap has leather ends on a cotton blend body, and the Ernie Ball strap is polypropylene with a jacquard weave. Pick the width and material that suit the weight of the guitar and the length of time you play standing.
Check the ends and the strap buttons
The strap has to stay on the strap buttons. The WOGOD set comes with a strap lock, and the strap ends are stitched leather that fit onto strap buttons and strap locks. The Perri's strap has a reinforced keyhole and slots, and it fits guitars with standard strap pins. The Ernie Ball strap fits guitars with strap buttons and fastens with a buckle. Check the ends against the buttons on the guitar before you buy.
Set the length and lock it in
Shorten or lengthen the strap with its adjustment until the guitar hangs where you want it. The Levy's strap uses a ladder-style adjustment, and the WOGOD strap adjusts to whatever length you want it. Once the length is right, check that the strap ends sit flat on the buttons, and close the strap lock on the WOGOD set. Play a few notes standing to check the fit before you settle on the length.
What you need
Levy's Leathers 3" Wide Amped Leather Series
A 3-inch wide leather strap with foam padding and a garment leather backing, adjustable from 37 to 51 inches with a ladder-style adjustment.
- Material: Leather
- Lifetime warranty stated
WOGOD Guitar Strap
A strap set with 1 strap, 1 strap lock and 4 guitar picks, adjustable from 36 to 62 inches, with stitched leather ends.
- Neck lock / strap
- Material: Leather
Perri's Leathers Wide Deluxe Italian Leather Guitar
A wide deluxe Italian leather strap, adjustable from 41 to 56 inches, with a reinforced keyhole and slots for standard strap pins.
- Material: Leather
Ernie Ball Classic Jacquard Guitar Strap
A classic jacquard strap in polypropylene, adjustable from 41 to 72 inches, with a buckle fastener for guitars with strap buttons.
- Material: Polypropylene
These come from our ranked list Best Guitar Strap, which compares them spec by spec.
Frequently asked questions
How do I measure for a guitar strap?
Put the strap on the guitar and let it hang where you play. Measure the length that holds it there, then pick a strap whose adjustment range covers that length.
What size guitar strap do I need?
It depends on how the guitar hangs. The Levy's strap adjusts from 37 to 51 inches, the WOGOD strap from 36 to 62 inches, the Perri's strap from 41 to 56 inches, and the Ernie Ball strap from 41 to 72 inches.
Do guitar straps fit all guitars?
Straps fit guitars with strap buttons or standard strap pins. The Levy's strap fits electric, acoustic and bass guitars, and the WOGOD strap fits acoustic, electric, bass, ukulele and banjo. Check the ends against the buttons on the guitar.
How wide is a guitar strap?
It depends on the strap. The Levy's strap is 3 inches wide with foam padding and a garment leather backing. The Perri's strap is a wide deluxe Italian leather strap.
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