I have noticed a lot of really nice braided lanyards on y'all trumpet calls. Where do you find these?
Del (SAVDUCK)
TRKYHTR
Hopefully he will see this post and make the hunt a little easier.
I make them out of paracord but it is hard to beat one of Del's Leather ones.
I have one of savduck's lanyards myself. It's as good as it gets. I'm not gonna try making those, I'd end up permanently tying my fingers together.
I own "A few" of Del's lanyards. They are the best I have used- not as bulky nor as uncomfortable as paracord. Leather...very classy look.
He can customize them however you want them to set up - single loop, double, triple,etc. He has also done some "fancy" ones for me with beads and can also incorporate spurs if desired (and you supply)..
Nothing like CUSTOM.
His prices are a bargain and the high quality material provides excellent security for your trumpet.
They are topshelf and I highly recommend his work.
I sent him a pm. Thanks guys!
Del's lanyards are top notch. I've got 2 of them and as Nitro said, much more comfortable than paracord.
Thanks guys glad to know everyone is happy. I'll post up a picture later of some I've done.
Josh, PM received
Good looking stuff, 2ounce!! I love the carved handle. You have some talent man!
Here are a couple of my savduck lanyards.
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I will try to get a better picture if someone wants to see it up close but the finest leather lanyard I have found come from Len Yule who is a fine craftsman of both turkey calls and is also well known for his bridals and other equestrian accessories.
This particular lanyard is made of kangaroo leather which is very soft and the diameter is not big and bulky like most lanyards I have found. The trumpet is a mud cured Osage from Herb Hornstra.
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/gslam95/IMG_0110.jpg)
Quote from: GSLAM95 on July 12, 2012, 02:04:41 PM
I will try to get a better picture if someone wants to see it up close but the finest leather lanyard I have found come from Len Yule who is a fine craftsman of both turkey calls and is also well known for his bridals and other equestrian accessories.
This particular lanyard is made of kangaroo leather which is very soft and the diameter is not big and bulky like most lanyards I have found. The trumpet is a mud cured Osage from Herb Hornstra.
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/gslam95/IMG_0110.jpg)
Out of curiosity, what was the price? I started making mine because most of those guys wanted 125 to 200 dollars for a lanyard. To rich for my blood. It is no doubt very nice though.
A kangaroo leather single lanyard from Len Yule is $100. How much is your single lanyard and what type of leather are they? Also what is the finished diameter of the braided cord? I am always looking for more lanyards.. :-)
Del, your lanyards look super sharp and professional. I will have to order one for my new trumpet. Thanks for the help the other day.
James
I used to braid my daughters hair when they were younger. Think I can make a laynard?
TRKYHTR
I own six of Del's lanyards and yes there will be more. Top notch work. :icon_thumright:
Again many thanks guys...it's great to see customers and friends referring my lanyards.. Appreciate you guys and so thrilled you like your lanyards.
GSlam.....mine are cow leather, mechanically braided, with hand woven knots. I'm experimenting with other knots and dying 250lb test nylon for the drops. They are finished diameter about the size of a number two pencil. I'm charging 35 for one single or double drop includes beads, includes shipping. If you get three or more ill do them for 30. I can also add a braided neck band for 10 additional dollars to any lanyard. I do black, dark brown, saddle, or checkered.
I've also have weaved in spurs and beads that people had their call makers make a matching bead. That's no charge, just send it to me. I also have some combo type land yards that can carry a trumpet and tube at the same time.
I figured out how to make this for the blue collar man on a budget, but still have the high quality leather look.
I sent you a pm.
Quote from: worth612000 on July 12, 2012, 08:16:20 PM
Del, your lanyards look super sharp and professional. I will have to order one for my new trumpet. Thanks for the help the other day.
James
Your welcome James. Glad I could help. Let me know when your ready
Quote from: 2ounce6s on July 13, 2012, 09:43:02 AM
Quote from: savduck on July 12, 2012, 11:16:24 PM
...I see some old friends coming to bat for me. Appreciate guys and so thrilled you like your lanyards.
GSlam.....mine are cow leather, mechanically braided, with hand woven knots. I'm experimenting with other knots and dying 250lb test nylon for the drops. They are finished diameter about the size of a number two pencil. I'm charging 35 for one single or double drop includes beads, includes shipping. If you get three or more ill do them for 30. I can also add a braided neck band for 10 additional dollars to any lanyard. I do black, dark brown, saddle, or checkered.
I've also have weaved in spurs and beads that people had their call makers make a matching bead. That's no charge, just send it to me. I also have some combo type land yards that can carry a trumpet and tube at the same time.
I figured out how to make this for the blue collar man on a budget, but still have the high quality leather look.
You don't need anyone to come to bat for you, it's obvious you make quality lanyards. I thought this thread was open to anyone who made lanyards, didn't know it was only for production guys. I'd like to suggest using a Pitzen knot for the mono tether you mentioned. I use it fly fishing and it's a great knot. You can leave a short tag and it will reopen easily too. Thanks for the info shared in your post.
Joe,
No you cannot make lanyards, braiding hair does not apply. :)
Oh yeah it is open to all, sorry if it looks to be taking a different direction. Guess " coming to bat " is the wrong phrase. It's nice to see happy customers mentioning my name, is probably a better way of saying it. I'm not production, I make a few here and a few there for guys that want them.
Thanks for the knot recommendation. I'm trying to learn a few more to have a couple looks.
Del makes some fine lanyards that are classy looking to boot! Plus he makes some nice gobbler totes!!!
I sure have been satisfied with the lanyards I have gotten from Del. I need to get a couple more.