Black & White Racer X Guitar Strap
This guitar strap has a timeless classic vintage look to it. It's very mod and reminds us of Speed Racer and Racer X. The basic design is based on the Ernie Ball type of guitar strap that dates way back to the 60's, but our version is vinyl, and improved by the long offset racing stripe that runs the length of the strap.
The end tabs are made of 3 layers of auto, couch and marine upholstery vinyl and the inside piece is made with a super- strong, fiberglass reinforced, vegan power pad material that lets you rock cruelty free. The back tab has 3 hand-tooled stainless steel rivets holding it together. So strong and oh it looks so good! No leather guitar straps here!
Black & White Racer X
A timeless, mod classic with Speed Racer energy. Built on the same long-offset racing stripe silhouette as the Ernie Ball straps of the ’60s — but ours is vinyl, vegan, and made to outlast the original.
The offset stripe
A long, off-center racing stripe runs the full length of the strap — the detail that makes this one instantly recognizable.
3 hand-tooled rivets
The back tab is held together with three hand-tooled stainless steel rivets. So strong, and it looks so good.
Vintage mod, any stage
Reads classic rock ‘n’ roll on any guitar or bass, from garage to stage.
Made in the USA
Every strap cut, sewn, and finished right here in our Los Angeles workshop.
Sweatshop & Cruelty Free
Made by guitar players in a fair, ethical workshop — vegan through and through.
Adjustable
About 3″ longer than the average strap, keyhole to keyhole.
Handmade in Los Angeles, sweatshop-free and cruelty-free. Custom factory length available on request.
Guitar Strap Care Guide
Vinyl is about as low-maintenance as it gets — no conditioning, no special oils, no fuss. Here’s how to keep your Couch strap (and your guitar) looking great for years.
Everyday Care
- Wipe it down after sweaty gigs or practice sessions with a damp cloth — vinyl doesn’t stain or soak in the way leather does.
- Skip the leather conditioners and saddle soap. Every Couch strap is vinyl, not leather, so those products won’t do anything for it — just plain water on a cloth is plenty.
- Store it somewhere dry and out of prolonged direct sun; like any colored material, extended sun exposure can fade it over time.
- Adjust the length with the slide buckle — no need to punch new holes or stretch it in.
Know Your Guitar’s Finish
- Poly / polyurethane finish (most modern, factory-made guitars): totally fine with any strap material — no precautions needed.
- Nitro-cellulose lacquer finish (vintage instruments, custom shop builds, some higher-end Gibsons): case it up when not playing, and keep sweat, cologne, and alcohol away.
A vinyl strap won’t hurt a modern poly finish. If you’ve got a vintage or nitro-finished guitar, just avoid leaving any strap — ours or anyone else’s — cinched against it for extended storage, same as you’d avoid leaving it on a stand for months.
Have a polyurethane finish on your guitar? You’re in the clear — but if you want the full rundown on finishes and straps, check out Nitro or Poly? What Your Guitar’s Finish Means for Your Strap on our blog.
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