Fender 990637210 Belair Blue 2 Ombre Strap

The Fender 990637210 Belair Blue 2 Ombre Strap blends premium materials, ergonomic engineering, and striking ombre aesthetics into a versatile guitar or bass strap. Its smooth gradient from cerulean to navy on high‐density polyester webbing is complemented by genuine leather ends, an antique nickel tri‐glide adjustment buckle, and reinforced stitching. Adjustable from 42″ to 60″, with a generous 2″ width, this strap provides balanced support for extended performances, while its fade‐resistant dyes and UV‐cured finish ensure the Belair Blue palette remains vibrant under stage lights. Packaged for easy distribution, it’s ideal for gigging artists, educators, and retailers seeking both style and reliability.

1 | Design Inspiration — Ombre Elegance Meets Fender Heritage

Inspired by the iconic Belair guitar series of the 1960s, Fender designers revisited the classic double‐cutaway silhouette’s vibrant hues and translated them into strap form. The Belair Blue 2 Ombre pattern evolves from light sky blue at the shoulder to deep ocean navy near the body attachment, evoking a sense of motion and depth reminiscent of surfside tones and vintage oceanic finishes. This gradient technique draws on fashion industry standards for ombre textiles, ensuring a seamless transition with no abrupt color breaks. The aesthetic pays homage to Fender’s storied history while offering a contemporary accessory that complements both retro instruments and modern builds. Under stage lighting, the strap’s high‐definition print refracts across the weave, creating subtle color shifts that animate with player movement, adding a dynamic visual layer to any performance.

2 | Material Composition — High-Density Polyester & Leather End Tabs

The strap’s main body is crafted from 1 200-denier woven polyester, selected for its exceptional tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and ability to hold deep, fade-resistant dyes. This denier rating balances durability with flexibility: the webbing withstands up to 150 lbs of static load without permanent distortion, yet remains supple for comfortable shoulder contouring. The ombre print is applied via a heat-transfer process that embeds pigments into the polymer fibers, creating colorfast performance resistant to sweat, UV exposure, and cleaning. End tabs are fashioned from genuine full-grain vegetable-tanned leather, dyed a complementary midnight blue. Leather thickness is calibrated to 2.0 mm, providing optimal strength around strap pins while gradually softening with use for a personalized fit. Edges are burnished and sealed to prevent fraying, and hardware cutouts are precisely laser-punched to ensure snug seating on standard and locking strap buttons.

3 | Adjustment Mechanism & Range — Antique Nickel Tri-Glide

A robust antique nickel‐plated tri-glide buckle allows seamless one-handed length adjustments from 42″ (1 067 mm) to 60″ (1 524 mm), supporting low-slung rock postures and higher seated playing styles. The buckle incorporates a serrated locking bar that bites into the polyester webbing under tension, ensuring zero slippage even during vigorous stage movements. Its metal alloy construction undergoes a multi-stage plating process for corrosion resistance and a vintage patina finish, complementing both modern and aged instrument hardware. Fender’s engineering team validated buckle performance through 5 000 adjustment cycles, confirming retention of clamping force and smooth operation long after repeated use.

4 | Width & Comfort — 2″ Shoulder Support

At a full 2″ (50 mm) width, the Belair Blue 2 Ombre Strap distributes the instrument’s weight evenly across the shoulder, reducing pressure on any single point. This dimension was chosen after ergonomic studies showed optimal fatigue reduction in straps between 1.75″ and 2.25″. The polyester weave offers minimal stretch (<2 %) under dynamic loads, keeping the instrument height consistent. The webbing’s slight cushioning effect, combined with the gentle slope of the gradient, encourages the strap to sit snugly without slipping. Lightweight at just 6.2 oz (176 g), it adds negligible bulk while providing sufficient surface area to prevent the strap from digging into heavy amplifiers or extended bass guitar weigh-in.

5 | Construction & Reinforcement — Double-Needle Stitching

Fender employs double-needle lockstitch at all critical junctions—especially where the polyester meets leather ends. Marine-grade bonded nylon thread resists UV degradation and moisture, preserving seam integrity under sweat-laden gigs and outdoor festival conditions. Leather tabs are folded and stitched through both layers, forming a reinforced loop that disperses load across multiple stitches. The webbing’s perimeter features a heat-applied binding tape that prevents fraying and preserves the ombre graphic’s clean edge. Quality control includes pulling each finished strap to 200 lbs static load for 30 seconds, ensuring no seam separation or buckle deformation. This construction methodology yields a strap capable of enduring rigorous touring schedules and daily installation/removal cycles.

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