Guitar Strap Hole Size Standard: 8mm. (5/16") & FREE Custom Adapting

By Miquel Pardo
2 min read
Close-up of guitar strap leather end and various leather pieces  with hole sizes (e.g., 6mm, 8mm standard, 10mm for different strap locks

The Standard Guitar Strap Hole Size You Need

This is about the Hole Sizes in the leather end parts of Guitar Straps.

Just comment that the Straps, normally, need a 8 mm. hole. 5/16 inches.

This is the most common size, and also the size that we use in Pardo Guitar Straps as our standard.

Hole sizes in end leather parts for Guitar straps

When and Why You May Need a Custom Hole Diameter

But this 8 mm. hole is not the unique hole size that maybe you need for your Guitar. Finally It depends of the strap locks that are going with your Guitar.

Maybe the hole, is smaller, such as 6 mm. Maybe you use strap locks like Schaller, or similar, that ussually need a 10 mm. holes, even some strap locks need a 12 mm. hole.

How to Determine Your Required Hole Size

For check the diameter of your Strap lock, the better way to do is using a caliper.

Caliper for check the hole size that you need in your guitar strap

Considerations for Sliced vs. No-Sliced Ends

Besides, you maybe need the leather end part to be sliced, or not...

  • As a Standard, the leather end parts are sliced. Then, It is easier to fix and unfix the guitar strap.
  • But, If you use a strap lock button, such a Schaller, no need to be sliced.

Pardo Guitar Straps: Customization at No Extra Charge

So, from Pardo Guitar Straps we can make the hole size as per your needs. Besides Sliced, no Sliced...

We make the straps to order. No problem at all to make these small custom requests for you. Of course, we make It without extra charge...If you need, just ask for It. We are so glad to make the holes sized as per your requeriments.

guitar strap hole size for Strap locks 10 mm.

Summary of Pardo Straps' Standard and Custom Offers

  • Just for remark again: We make the Standard hole size at 8 mm. 5/16 inches, sliced.
  • For other hole sizes, or without the slice, please, just contact for apply in your strap.

Final Thoughts: Get the Perfect Fit for Your Guitar

You no longer have to worry about ill-fitting straps or strap locks! While the 8mm. hole is standard, we at Pardo Guitar Straps guarantee the perfect fit for your specific hardware—whether you need 6mm12mm, or a no-slice end.

We are here to build your dream strap, customised right down to the last detail, at no extra cost.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Since we craft your strap to order, please contact us directly before ordering to let us know the exact custom hole size you require. We are happy to fulfill your request and ensure a perfect fit!

Ready to order your perfectly fitted strap? Browse Our Custom Guitar Straps Now!


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Close-up of guitar strap leather end and various leather pieces  with hole sizes (e.g., 6mm, 8mm standard, 10mm for different strap locks

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