Jimi Hendrix’s Ace (Floral) Guitar Strap

This was one of several Ace guitar straps that Jimi used during his career, the most famous being the one he wore during his legendary Woodstock performance.

This particular strap (or possibly one of multiple identical models Jimi may have owned) was recently sold at auction for an undisclosed price. It was previously in the possession of a man named Darrel Stroot, who reportedly acquired it in 1970 at the Roberts Municipal Stadium.

On June 10, 1970 I went to Evansville, IN to attend a concert. I was located near the stage during the performance. It was a good show. During the show, Jimi’s guitar strap broke. A stage-hand came out to replace it while he was playing; he tossed it onto the stage and the show went on. When the concert ended I went to the stage and asked a stage-hand for the strap; he acknowledged and the strap was mine. The strap has been in my possession since June 1970.

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