Soliloquy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I tend to wear my basses quite high, it makes playing easier and more comfortable. I want a wide, padded leather one. I struggle to find ones that are short enough though. Can anyone recommend a custom builder of such a product ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Have a look at Italia straps: [url="http://www.italiastraps.com/guitar-straps-uk.html"]http://www.italiastraps.com/guitar-straps-uk.html[/url] They do a 4-inch wide one that is VERY comfortable and really helps take the weight off your shoulder. With the adjustable bit in the highest slot and a new hole punched into the top of it, you'd have your chin resting on the bass. And they have a two for one offer on. Bigwan here bought two, one of which is now mine. All in it cost him $85 delivered to his front door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I have that Blues Strap from Harvest LEather amde of Glove leather really smooth, highest quality and totally comfortbale..for a reasonable price..i paid 60 Euros. I know that the owner of Harvest leather is a really nice guy..he probably will do custom orders..worth a try [url="http://www.harvest-guitar.com/"]Harvest Leather[/url] [url="http://www.harvest-guitar.com/en/Glove-Nappa-oxid-5.html"]Blues Strap[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Anyone want to go halvies on the Italiastraps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badass Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I bought a couple form this guy on ebay, and I can't recommend them highly enough. More than can be said for fleabay [url="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/crooky2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686"]Straps[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I have a harvest strap and a couple of italia straps and I think the harvest has it on quality, though they're both great and the 4 inch italia is really very wide and comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Rupert at [url="http://www.bearstraps.com/"]http://www.bearstraps.com/[/url] in Deptford, London will do any of his straps in custom length. They're very traditional - mostly plain one-piece, '60s short pads or buckle adjust types in black or brown, though he does sometimes do one-offs. Ultimate quality, and great prices. A 5.5cm-wide plain leather handmade strap is £24! Totally recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 You don’t need a new strap! Take the strap you've got, measure where you want the new hole to be, then take it to a shoe repairer and get him to punch a new hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) +1 on the strapmaker on ebay, I think he`s in Wales. Asked me exactly how I wanted it making, length colour of buckle/leather etc, even if I used straplocks. Was fast delivery and the strap will outlast me or the bass. Edited July 3, 2011 by Monckyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Moody are the most supple and comfortable that I've found (by far). I think Italia are probably very close (if I remember correctly, the husband of the Moody founder set-up Italia after a split). Moodys can go very short indeed - they're very expensive however. American Guitar Center are offering the 4" at £180. You could probably import one from the US for around £120 (depending on shipping and tax). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkmeteor Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 In the past I used to never be satisfied with my straps, and I tried a lot, even a comfort strapp, which I found really disappointing... until I tried the minotaur padded leather straps, those are made in Greece, you can buy them on their website.. I bought 2 of them a year ago and I never looked at another strap [url="http://minotaur.gr/"]http://minotaur.gr/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Check out 'Randy Straps' by Sarah Rand, [url="http://www.randystraps.com"]www.randystraps.com[/url] She will advise on and make any size / style of strap that you want. I recently had one made at 4" wide, and nicely padded and have another two 3" wide straps from her. A step above the top flight Levys straps and made to your own design. Edited October 14, 2011 by Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I can second Minotaur. I found it recommended on basschat. Ordered and received - great strap. Nice and wide, padded and plenty of adjustments. Lots of styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Another vote for Minotaur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1318689103' post='1405249'] Another vote for Minotaur. [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbob Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 You could try here http://www.hellforleather.tv/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/ I know Martin , and he is a bass player his self so may well have an idea of what you want , must get round to getting him to make me one sometime as well !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 [url="http://www.brookwoodleather.com/"]http://www.brookwoodleather.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 The ebay man, email [email protected] He'll make whatever you want from nice thick leather for a very reasonable price. I have several from him, only buy from him now and all are magnificent and will last a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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