Artists

These professional musicians all value our hand-built gear and are proud to endorse Pinegrove Leather.

  • Peter Hook

    "I am now sorted forever" says revered bass innovator Peter Hook of his new Pinegrove extra-long straps.  Over 40 years after Joy Division, Hooky is stillbusy playing with his own band Peter Hook And The Light.

  • David Benedict

    Top mandolin guru David Benedict rates the Pinegrove MS50 strap as the best you can buy.   Check out his many Youtube lessons and performances with bluegrass innovators Mile Twelve.

  • Rupert Turner (Palace)

    Rupert Turner of alternative rock band Palace uses a Pinegrove GS90 Cutaway guitar strap.

  • Tom McGuinness, The Manfreds, The Blues Band

    Tom McGuiness bought three Pinegrove straps in April 2020.  "Lovely leather and great craftsmanship".  Tom is an original member of The Manfreds (ex Manfred Mann),The Blues Band, and McGuinness Flint from 1970 to 1975.

  • Mike Harding

    Multi-instrumentalist and radio DJ Mike Harding with one of his Pinegrove Straight-8 Harmonica Cases. “The best harp roll ever IMHO"

  • Lucy Anderton

    Lead vocalist and harmonica player Lucy Anderton of US Country band Lucy Angel with her Pinegrove 4-Pack Harmonica Case.

  • Chris Turpin

    Chris Turpin of Mirador and Ida Mae with a Pinegrove BS79 Guitar Strap in tan.  Chris also uses a black BS79 matched to his all-brass National resonator guitar.

  • Jim Moray

    Jim Moray, major British folk artist: "I discovered Pinegrove straps at a festival and bought a padded guitar strap which I used that day. It hasn’t been off my instrument since, and I’ve recently bought another to live with a different guitar."

  • David Grier

    Bluegrass guitar virtuoso David Grier is an IBMA three-time Bluegrass Guitarist of the Year.  After borrowing a GS55 strap from Adam Schlenker he says "I really like this strap & can't wait to show it to more of my friends."

  • Danny Sapko

    Winner of Bass Player magazine Bassist Of The Year, Danny Sapko is a professional session musician and social media influencer. His entertaining posts on YouTube give great commentary on modern rock music today.

  • Jack Tempchin

    The man who wrote Peaceful Easy Feeling, and a true gentleman. Jack Tempchin wrote to us "I really love the [harmonica] case. I finally have all the keys with me when I need them."

  • J D Wilkes

    Author, actor, filmmaker, artist, songwriter and bandleader of The Legendary Shack Shakers, J D Wilkes bought himself a GS25 strap for his banjo at Red Rooster Festival 2019.  Incredible harmonica player too.

  • Irwin Sparkes, Hoosier

    Irwin Sparkes, guitarist and lead singer with Hoosiers, who scored a UK number one album in 2007. 

  • Kelan Hughes

    Metal guitarist Kelan Hughes (right) runs the hugely successful KDH YouTube channel, reviewing kit and talking about everything to do with guitars. He is guitarist with the W.A.L.K.E.R. band with Glen Walker (left).

  • Johnny Mars

    Blues harmonica legend Johnny Mars has a long history playing with greats such a B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and many Chicago bluesmen. Johnny has two Pinegrove harp cases, so far!

  • Polly Bolton

    Polly Bolton (mandolin, banjo, vocals) is an internal touring artist with names such as Shania Twain and Mumford & Sons. Her regular UK folk band is The Trials Of Cato.

  • Tony Furtado

    Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Tony Furtado travels the world with his particular brand of Americana roots music.   Tony sent us a video review of his Pinegrove GS41 guitar strap - all good!

  • Roger Wade

    Seydel endorser and hard-working Germany-based bluesman Roger Wade uses the Pinegrove Harmonica Bandolier and 12-Pack case.   Roger tours with the Houserockers and duo It Takes Two.

  • Al Cisneros

    Al Cisneros of ultimate stoner band Sleep uses Pinegrove BS63 straps on his eight Rickenbacker 4003AC basses.  Photo by Jens Wassmuth.

  • Tomlin Leckie

    Long-established online blues harp teacher Tomlin Leckie shows off the Pinegrove 12-Pack Harmonica Case in this video review

  • Ciaran Algar

    Multi-instrumentalist and UK Folk hero Ciaran Algar uses Pinegrove GS55 Guitar Strap matched to a luthier-built tenor guitar.

  • Seth Mulder

    Seth Mulder is mandolin player and bandleader for bluegrass band Midnight Run, based in Gatlinburg.   "We perform 5-6 days a week, with a minimum 5hr shift. I know how important it is for a musician to have a comfortable strap."

  • Dunken Francis, Boom Boom Deluxe

    Dunken Francis of New Zealand retro-rock band Boom! Boom! Deluxe is a long-time user of the Pinegrove Harmonica Bandolier.  "I love it, and I jump about a lot lol".

  • Adam Schlenker

    Bluegrass guitarist, composer and online tutor Adam Schlenker uses a Pinegrove GS55 strap.  "Exactly what I have been looking for for years!!! It's perfect."

  • Greg Sowders, The Long Ryders

    Drummer Greg Sowders tours with a Pinegrove drumstick bag.  "Love the bag. Very sentimental."  Formed in 1981, Mojo claims The Long Ryders unwittingly invented Americana.

  • Jake Robinson

    Online harmonica reviewer and teacher Jake Robinson gives a video review of the Pinegrove harmonica bandolier here

  • Greg Russell

    UK folk hero Greg Russell uses Pinegrove GS55 guitar straps.  His 2017 project  Shake The Chains included folk luminaries  Peggy Seeger, Martin Simpson, Nancy Kerr & Leon Rosselson.

  • Ethan Setiawan

    Ethan Setiawan was the US National Mandolin Champion in 2014 and the 2017 RockyGrass Mandolin Champion. Ethan's music spans bluegrass, classical and free jazz.

  • Ben Hewlett

    Ben Hewlett is a long-time harmonica pro and Pinegrove fan, running the HarmonicaMastery.com online tutoring school. Visit his web site to see many testimonials from students.

  • Delano Mills

    Delano Mills currently plays bass with the reformed Musical Youth. MY were a group of five British kids who sold millions of records and became the first black group to appear on MTV.

  • Bella Gaffney

    2016 Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award winner Bella Gaffney writes folk inspired songs and original arrangements of traditional pieces.  She currently plays in 4-piece The Magpies.

  • Liam Ward

    Liam Ward of The Liam Ward Band and The Rumblestrutters with his Pinegrove 12-Pack Harmonica Case. Liam also runs LearnTheHarmonica.com and teaches harmonica 1-to-1.

  • Ric Colley (Howlin' Ric)

    Lead vocalist, guitarist and drummer Howlin' Ric uses a Pinegrove GS25 Guitar Strap to sling his acoustic, plus a Pinegrove Vintage Drumstick Bag to to stow his sticks. Ric also plays in psychobilly band The X-Ray Cat Trio. 

  • Paul Gillings, Harpoon Blues Bnad

    Former world champion harmonica player Paul Gillings carries a Pinegrove 8-Pack Harmonica Case. "The leather was top quality and smelled amazing!"

  • Justin Collins, Duel, Black

    Justin Collins of US heavy psycheldelic stoner band Duel uses a Pinegrove Vintage-Style Drumstick Bag.

  • Shaun Avants

    Shaun Avants, bassist with tripped out old school stoner metal band Duel from Austin Texas, uses a Pinegrove BS53 strap in tan.

  • Raphael Dumas, The Sarah Olivier Band

    Lead guitarist Raphael Dumas of the Sarah Olivier Band is pictured here with his Pinegrove GS24 Guitar Strap slung on a standard Tele.

  • Davey Barwell, New Generation Superstars

    Lead guitarist Davey Barwell of New Generation Superstars with a Pinegrove BS79 strap. "Jesus Christ it's so well made and comfortable. Love it."

  • Alex O. Numason, The Vintage Caravann

    Alex O. Numason of Icelandic psychedelic hard rock band The Vintage Caravan hangs his Reverend Mercali bass on a Pinegrove BS53 strap. 

  • Luca Giovacchini, Emma Morton & The Graces

    Luca Giovacchini wears a tan Pinegrove GS25 strap on his Italian MaC Jaguar-style guitar.  Luca plays folk rock with Scottish songwriter Emma Morton.

  • David Broad

    Expert fingerstyle guitarist, double bassist and harmonica player  in the American folk tradition, David  Broad usually performs with The Meanwood Valley Stompers and rockabilly hotshots The Hailbails.

  • Moyses Dos Santos

    Brazilian bass player Moyses Dos Santos is best known as co-founder of Lola’s Day Off, along with Incognito and Level 42 drummer Pete Ray Biggin.  Moyses is a regular feature at Ronnie's Scott's 100 Club.

  • Don Richardson

    Don Richardson is a pro bass player with 40+ years of experience and an impressive resume filled with stars. Don told us "Loving the [BS66] strap, it’s made a big difference."

  • Giles Robson

    Giles Robson is a multi award winning, internationally recognized Blues harmonica virtuoso based in France, and big fan of Pinegrove gear.

  • Nick Hall

    A UK folk star, often touring with Michelle Plum as Plum Hall, who have supported Fairport Convention in recent years.

  • Nic Clark

    As our picture shows, Nic Clark is a Hohner endorser and features on Hohner packaging. Nic uses a Pinegrove Harmonica Bandolier for stage use.

  • Andy G Jones

    Pro session guitarist Andy G Jones has played with Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, Queen (Brian May and Roger Taylor), Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), The BBC Radio Big Band and a lot more!

  • Manu Masko - Celtic Social CLub

    We met the fabulous folk-rock band Celtic Social Club at Shrewsbury Folk Festival in 2024. Great guys, who are regulars at many European festivals.

  • Pablo Lafuente

    BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Winner Pablo Lafuente uses a Pinegrove GS55 guitar strap.  He tours with Josie Duncan, Jarlath Henderson, Ross Ainslie, The Outside Track and The Tweed Project.  Pictured here with Greg Russell, left.

  • Ian Cleverdon, The Huers

    Pinegrove came across The Huers at a number of guitar shows across the UK, and were wowed by the cool mastery of their folk genre.  Ian Cleverdon uses a number of Pinegrove straps.

  • Scott Poley, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac

    Multi-instrumentalist Scott Poley plays with tribute band Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself.   He is also a pedal steel player, a composer and producer.

  • Grant Pritchard

    Spending most of his time with a guitar in his hands, Grant Pritchard changes roles between live music performer and online guitar instructor.

  • Paddy Wells, Dust Radio

    Paddy Wells is a powerful blues harp player with over 30 years experience and many accolades. His latest project is Dust Radio. Paddy is a also a freelance music journalist.

  • Joe Coombs

    Guitarist Joe Coombs has toured with Yola, Sam Morrow, Jaime Wyatt, Jennifer Crook, Jonny Morgan, Alice Wallace, Sara Petite, Lynne Hanson and Newton Country

  • Milton McDonald

    Milton McDonald is a pro session guitarist who has played many greats such as Mick Jagger, ELO, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Alice Cooper etc etc. "I’m really thrilled with both straps, they look and feel terrific."