Smith Straps are handmade in Smithville, Texas U.S.A. out of the finest English glove leather and artisan created Sterling Silver logos. Owner and designer Mark Younger-Smith (Billy Idol, Charlie Sexton, Joe Cocker, Tom Jones The Broken Things among many others) has spent 2 years developing the most comfortable and stylish straps for weight relief of heavy instruments as well as a timeless look. celebrity clients include Billy Duffy (The Cult) Brian Ray (Paul McCartney) Charlie Sexton (Bob Dylan) Zac Loy (Live) Elvis Costello, and many more.