Detail 01
Shoulder pad, not a strap
It threads onto an existing strap. You need a strap first; this only changes how that strap feels.
Product detailSKU #1274034478855
D'AddarioGuitar Strap Shoulder Pad
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A padded sleeve that slides onto a strap you already own, spreading the weight across your shoulder. For players carrying a heavy instrument through long sets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long standing sets with a heavy solid-body or bass
- Thin leather or nylon straps that dig into the shoulder
- Players who want more grip so the strap stops sliding
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a strap already — this is not a strap
- Light instruments where a plain strap is comfortable enough
- Players wanting an adjustable-length or locking strap system
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Padding under the shoulder
Spreads instrument weight over a wider area, so pressure per square inch drops and fatigue comes on slower.
Detail 03
Black
Disappears against most straps and stage clothing rather than drawing the eye mid-set.
Detail 04
$19.99
Costs about the same as a basic strap, so it only makes sense if your current strap is otherwise fine.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No strap included — you supply the strap it slides onto
- 02Check your strap width slides through the pad's opening
- 03Very wide straps may not thread through; measure before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a strap?
No. It is a pad that slides onto a strap you already own. Buy a strap separately if you don't have one.
02Will it fit my strap?
It threads onto standard guitar straps. Measure your strap's width first — unusually wide straps may not pass through.
03Does it work for bass?
Yes. Heavy basses are where a shoulder pad helps most, since the added padding spreads that weight across more of your shoulder.
04Can I use it with a leather strap?
Yes, as long as the leather is thin enough to thread through. Thick or stiff leather straps are the ones most likely not to fit.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
