Neck/shoulder problems. £5 double strap solution...

[solo4652]

Because of recurrent neck and shoulder problems, I've been looking for a simple two-strap system for a while. I tried the Planet Waves two-shoulder rig but it didn't work for me - the right shoulder strap kept sliding off. Then I saw this:

[url="http://www.slingerstraps.com/sling-strap-guitar-strap.html"]http://www.slingerst...itar-strap.html[/url] I like the idea of a waist strap to take some weight, but can't seem to find any for sale in the UK. Don't fancy the cost of importing one, either. I managed a lash-up with a spare strap, and it seemed to work OK.

So, how about making your own? Waist strap could be one of these padded work belts: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-Tough-Nylon-Padded-Work-Belt-Tool-Holder-Storage-DIY-598505-/172158402181?hash=item281570be85:g:31wAAOSwOfxXBDgs"]http://www.ebay.co.u...1wAAOSwOfxXBDgs[/url]

Shoulder and hip straps could be a normal webbing guitar strap cut to two lengths and stitched to the waist belt.

Worth a try?


PS - Another thought. If you already have a strong belt on your trousers, you could simply cut the end off a webbing guitar strap and then use some velcro to make a hip strap loop. Used in conjunction with your normal shoulder strap,

Edited May 27, 2016 by solo4652

[Mottlefeeder]

If your answer to a shoulder problem is to drop your bass to the level that a waistband will provide significant support, is it not likely that your next problem will be in your left wrist, bending sharply to give you access to the frets?

If the waist band is not providing support, but just pulling an out-of-balance bass up, then it will be adding to the pressure on your shoulder.

David

Edited May 27, 2016 by Mottlefeeder