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Apologies if this has already been covered - I couldn't find it.

I'm looking for a recommendation for a really good strap. It's not quite money no object but I'm happy to pay proper money for a really good strap. I tend to play fairly high so massive length is not an issue.

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[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='543639' date='Jul 17 2009, 10:03 PM']I always use a wide Levy's - black, neoprene material. Cheap, comfortable, long, long-lasting.
P[/quote]


Me too! Spreads the load & doesn't detract the eye from a cool looking bass :)

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I like leather(!) so tend to go for stuff like this:

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PURPLE-CELTIC-GUITAR-STRAP-Embossed-Italian-Leather_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1688Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3ca3eeb0daQQitemZ260448366810QQptZUKQ5fGuitarQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PURPLE-CELTIC-GUITAR...alenotsupported[/url]

G.

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[quote name='GreeneKing' post='543836' date='Jul 18 2009, 10:24 AM']I've had a 'Comfort Strap' fail in this way but 'Comfort Strapps' (there is a difference) seem much better constructed.

I just wonder if yours was the former, similar copy type or the original?

Peter[/quote]

Mine was a Comfort Strapp with two Ps Ppeter :)

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[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='543821' date='Jul 18 2009, 10:06 AM']Mmm... I like the look of those Comfort Strapp things. I have a bit of a dodgy shoulder (along with the dodgy back etc etc... old age!!) and my shoulder can start to suffer after a long stint.[/quote]

To help with my sore neck and shoulder, I've tried this:

[url="http://www.eaglemusicshop.com/details1.asp/ProductID/5154/sid/337/Planet-Waves-Dare-Strap.htm"]http://www.eaglemusicshop.com/details1.asp...-Dare-Strap.htm[/url]

I've got a spare one here you can have for £8, if you want.

Steve

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I've seen some players using a leather strap with a kind of swivel arrangement that means there's no twist between your shoulder and the strap button. Seems like a potentially good idea. I've never seen them for sale though. Anybody come across these (if you know what I'm talking about)?

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[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='544064' date='Jul 18 2009, 03:36 PM']I've seen some players using a leather strap with a kind of swivel arrangement that means there's no twist between your shoulder and the strap button. Seems like a potentially good idea. I've never seen them for sale though. Anybody come across these (if you know what I'm talking about)?[/quote]
I'm in the same boat and stumbled across these the other day. Anyone use them??

www.italiastraps.com

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[quote name='PauBass' post='545448' date='Jul 20 2009, 04:38 PM']Has anyone used Mono Straps?
[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mono_STRAPPS.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...no_STRAPPS.html[/url]
:)[/quote]
No - but I do like the look of them. And the ring is steel so won't break as some of the plastic ones can.

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Not tried them myself but the 'Xtra clef' looks a bit tasty IMO


[url="http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/html/straps.html"]http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/html/straps.html[/url]


Could end up waiting a bit for delivery and not to mention ££££££££££££ :)

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[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='543635' date='Jul 17 2009, 09:55 PM']Apologies if this has already been covered - I couldn't find it.

I'm looking for a recommendation for a really good strap. It's not quite money no object but I'm happy to pay proper money for a really good strap. I tend to play fairly high so massive length is not an issue.[/quote]

MB1. :)
Fender do a woven strap (not the plasticy seat belt type) with thick stitched suede ends and a oval leather fender logo on one end.Ive had red ,black and sand coloured ones for years...Absolutely Mustard Straps if you can find one.
Martin.

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[quote name='PauBass' post='545448' date='Jul 20 2009, 04:38 PM']Has anyone used Mono Straps?
[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mono_STRAPPS.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...no_STRAPPS.html[/url]
:rolleyes:[/quote]

Oooh - they look really proper :)

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