Every Guitar Has a Story

The guitars, musicians and stories behind Pardo Guitar Straps.

Real Guitars. Real Musicians. Real Stories.

Some guitars have been played for decades.

Others have travelled from stage to stage.

Some have been passed down through generations.

Others have become part of everyday life at home.

And some are only beginning their journey.

Whether played on stage or simply at home, every guitar has its own story.

This page celebrates the guitars, the musicians and the stories that make every instrument unique. We're simply honoured that our handmade straps have become a small part of some of those journeys.

Tell Us About Your Guitar

Meet the Guitars

Six Guitars, Six Distinctive Voices

Shared by: T-Meaux from Lake Houston, Texas

This remarkable collection brings together six guitars with very different origins, designs and musical personalities. From vintage instruments to unique custom builds, each one has its own voice, its own character and a story worth discovering.

Fender Parallel Universe "Strazzmaster"

I admit of not being a big fan of Fender's offset body shapes and therefore never owned a Jazzmaster, not even Kurt Cobain's Jaguar could change my mind. But there was that limited edition featuring a Jazzmaster in a Stratocaster body shape and I finally caught up.
That Surf Green Metallic states perfectly the vibes of the 60s SoCal Surf Rock. And the green Pardo strap just pushes it over the top!!
Paired with: Green Mountain Guitar Strap
Fender XII - made in Japan

Many years ago was chasing the tone of "Stairway to Heaven". I learned from a friend who happened to be a music producer, that Jimmy Page used a Fender 12 string guitar when recording, rather than the famous Gibson double-neck model EDS 1275, which Jimmy used preferably on stage.
The blue version of the Jimi Hendrix strap is a perfect match to the sparkling Lake Placid Metallic Blue.
Paired with: Blue Woodstock Guitar Strap
PRS McCarty 594 Singlecut

The guitar builder Paul Reed Smith from Stevensville MD is famous for his cooperation mit Gibsons mastermind Theodore McCarty.
This guitar features handselected woods from the PRS Wood Library, a 24.594" scale length and the low output 58/15 pickups with very authentic retro sound characteristics. A bit more sparkle to the well-appreciated Les Paul sound.
Paired with: Pardo guitar strap from an earlier collection (no longer available)
PRS Hollowbody II piezo & tremolo

This might be the most versatile guitar in my house. It is a true hollowbody construction using carved maple wood, rather than plywood.
The acoustic piezo system adds to the electric humbucker sounds and widens the sound spectrum incredibly. Even the pure acoustic sound is convincing and adding a tremolo - just gives you wings. Following the Caribbean Dragon Burst theme, the fretboard bird inlays are made from malachite, jasper and lapislazuli.
I was delighted to find a beautifully made Pardo strap that complements its distinctive Caribbean Dragon’s Breath finish.
Paired with: Blue Garden Guitar Strap
1966 Gibson ES-330

Some guitars you cannot find on Reverb, Sweetwater or in your local Guitar Center.
This unmodified guitar I've found in a pawn shop in Humble, Texas. It comes with wonderful articulated P-90 pickups and an extremely resonant hollow body.
Exactly what I need to play Delta Blues or Southern Rock. And what would be better on an ES - Electric Spanish guitar as a Spanish strap?!
Paired with: Hendrix Inspired Woodstock Guitar Strap
My self-build Hendrix tribute

My own Jimi Hendrix tribute guitar.
I made my lefty converted Stratocaster from selected woods, such as roasted maple and swamp ash.
Intentionally, I added Arizona Turquoise applications as fretboard markers and knobs - a gemstone used in traditions of Southern native people, connecting the cultures of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. I'm sure, Jimi would have liked that.
Paired with: Pardo guitar strap from an earlier collection (no longer available)

1982 Aria Pro II guitar made in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, paired with a Green Meadow Pardo guitar strap

Aria Pro II ES-500 Japan 1982

Shared by: M.P.P. Barcelona, Spain

I bought this 1982 Aria Pro II a few years ago. Made in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, it was already in fairly good condition, but after more than forty years it needed some attention.

I decided it was worth bringing it properly back to life. I had it refretted, replaced the pickups and the faulty Varitone switch, and fitted a new Japanese-made Gotoh bridge to replace the badly worn original.

Little by little, the guitar came back to life, and that's probably one of the reasons I've become so attached to it. It sounds surprisingly good and feels like an extremely well-made instrument every time I pick it up.

It may not have been with me since 1982, but after giving it a second life, it very much feels like my guitar.

Paired with: Green Meadow Guitar Strap

Epiphone Casino Natural

Shared by: A. Contreras. Apache Junction, AZ

Paired with: John Lennon Guitar Strap

Fender ’54 Stratocaster

Shared by: one of our customers.

Paired with: Brown Clapton Guitar Strap

Your Guitar Belongs Here

Whether you've been playing for thirty years or you're still learning your first chords.

Whether your guitar has travelled the world or has never left your living room.

We'd love to discover the instrument that now wears your Pardo Strap.

Share Your Story

How to Share Your Guitar

Tell us about the guitar or bass that means something special to you.

We'd love to discover the instrument behind the music: its story, its memories, or simply why you enjoy playing it.

Your Pardo strap will naturally be part of the photographs, but the real protagonist is your instrument.

Your name or artist name
Your country or city, if you wish
Your guitar or bass model, if known
The Pardo strap model, if known
A few words about your instrument
One clear photograph where your guitar or bass is the main focus

Share Your Guitar Story

Tell us the story behind the guitar or bass that means something special to you. We would love to discover your instrument, the memories it holds and what makes it unique. After submitting the form, a second step will appear so you can send us your photos by email.

Before You Begin

We are not looking for a review of your Pardo strap. We would much rather discover the guitar or bass that wears it, the memories connected to it and the story that makes your instrument special to you.

How It Works

Step 1

Tell us about the guitar or bass that means something to you.

Step 2

After submitting the form, you will be able to send us your photos by email.

Your name or artist name Required

Your email address Required

Country or city Optional

Guitar or bass model Required

Pardo strap model Optional

Tell us the story behind your instrument Required

There are no right or wrong stories. A few sentences are enough. We would simply love to discover the instrument that has become part of your life.

Example

“This Telecaster belonged to my father and has been with me for more than twenty years. I still play it almost every week, and it has accompanied me to countless rehearsals, gigs and musical moments at home.”

Your email address will not be published. All submissions are reviewed before publication.

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What Happens Next?

We review every submission before publication.

If your guitar story is selected, we may make small edits for clarity or length while preserving your original meaning.

Your email address will never be published.

If you ever share your guitar online—whether on a guitar forum, social media or anywhere else—we'd love to see it. Feel free to send us the link.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the guitars, musicians and stories behind Pardo Guitar Straps.

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