The quality is optimal, really nicely made. The strap is very strong, and really soft on the schoulders. The locking system also is very handy and good, bud the strap for me is a little too long; and i am a tall dude. ( 1m89 ) and when the strap is on its shortest, it still is a little to long, so i need to bend my neck more, or hold the euphonium more, so my arms get more tired. So i , and probaply you need to make some adjustments so the purpose of a carrying belt can be put to use :( bud when you got to make its lenght just right , it really is a pleasent for me ( you ) and our back / arms and neck. So not totally pleased, bud still happy and now satisfied :)