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Signature and Distressed Guitar Models

  I can think of 3 reasons for purchasing a new guitar, other than your initial purchase. The first includes an upgrade. Perhaps your playing has gotten better, or you’re playing a lot more often, and believe the time is ripe to have a better guitar. The second includes replacing a worn-out guitar, instead of having it renovated. The third includes you liking to collect guitars, and do not actually require a new one for purposes of playing.

Browsing around at the present selection of guitar models out there, I can’t help but see the rise of signature models and ‘distressed’ guitars. I do not understand the attraction of either.

Distressed Guitars

Artificially aged (distressed) guitars appear to be the manufacturers' method of cashing-in upon the value put upon older guitars, by building up new models which appear as if they might be authentic vintage instruments. I might understand why such guitars may be priced higher, as the aging process does take effort and time. What I don’t understand is why individuals pay more cash for those instruments. Distressing doesn’t affect the way in which a guitar plays or sounds, therefore I gather it is merely a look which appeals to them.

I can just conclude that purchasers either are collectors, who want to show instead of play an instrument, or those sham guitarists who wish to project the look of years of playing expertise through faked old guitars.

Signature Guitars

They’re produced according to the artiste's specifications, and will feature the player's name. They too may be substantially costlier than the guitars stock model counterparts.

The issue is a signature guitar won’t make you sound or play like the guitarist who endorsed it. More than this, something custom-made to one person might not suit an additional person. And worse, comparing yourself to that famous player by owning their signature guitar is more than likely to welcome ridicule, particularly if your guitar playing isn’t within the same league.

Observations and Conclusions

I’m not upset about what kind of guitars individuals purchase, or the reasons why these individuals purchase them.

It does concern me that musical instrument manufacturers presently tend to be concentrated on the incorrect guitar design components - contrived kudos.

It is how you play a guitar that matters, and not what the guitar appears like.

A player-endorsed or fake vintage instrument won’t bestow playing capability on you: it’ll merely empty your pocketbook.

Anybody serious about guitar playing ought to purchase a guitar which fits her or him, not one which was modified to fit somebody else.

If style is of the utmost importance to you, do not be a sheep. Purchase a plain guitar and tailor it to your individual taste. Talking with a professional guitar technician is going to cost less than paying for a music shop, and the guitar manufacture's sky high profit margins to get a production-line fashion accessory.

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What are the Benefits of the Minky Camera Strap Lining?

  Minky is a superior quality plush microfiber chenille fabric made of polyester. It's very soft and simply amazing! It’s used to make baby blankets and soft robes, etc. Our minky dot has raised dots that give the fabric a nice texture. It is not recommended to iron the minky side of your strap. You will iron the dots right out of the fabric.  We use the best quality available and do not use "off" brand minky.

  According to our Facebook survey, here are our most popular minky colors:

  1)   Teal

2)   Hot Pink

3)   Watermelon

4)   Purple

5)   Grey

  Go crazy! The next time you decide that it’s time for a new strap, let your personality show! Pick from our wide variety of colors:

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  Are you a plus size gal?

  For many women, finding plus-size items are still a problem. As a plus-size woman are you constantly hearing, "We don't carry that here in larger sizes" from the sales associate?

  Americans, like it or not, are getting bigger. According to the CDC, over 62% of all females are overweight. In fact, the average woman in America is size 14.

  To have a sales associate inform you that what you’re looking for isn’t available in their store, yet is in their catalog, how insulting is this? There is a discriminatory message here. Here’s what plus-sized girls hear: “We want your cash, we just do not want you in our store.”

  You won’t get any of that here at PhatStraps. For those plus-sized gals we have a 45 inch strap which girls can select from the drop down menu for different lengths.  Below is a photo of the 45 inch example.  The designer portion of this strap is about 42 inches.

More ways to add length

  Quick Release

Below are a couple of examples of our quick release system. The male end of the buckle is sewn into the strap. The connectors will add up to 15 inches to the total wearable length of your strap. If you choose not to have the quick release, there will be 13 inch leads on each end of your strap.

 Our quick release system allows you to quickly change from a neck strap to a wrist strap or simply go strapless in no time flat.  It eliminates the need to have to re-thread your strap through the slots on the camera. The quick release does not replace the traditional attachment to your camera; it is in addition to the traditional attachment.

    Note: Premier Edition straps are measured from the end of the accent ring to the end of the other accent ring.