jim_bass Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I have always used Gibson USA straps [url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_product.php?product=gbsasgsbu20"]http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_p...uct=gbsasgsbu20[/url] They are soft and thin but strong. I like to be able to slide the bass around on my shoulder. Leather ones pull your clothes when you try and move your bass. I occasionally chuck my bass behind my back if I'm just singing and this helps give me a bit of freedom. Oh and I use schaller straplocks, [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/p/Schaller-Strap-Locks/"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/p/Schaller-Strap-Locks/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdphysio Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 [quote name='Stewart' post='17502' date='Jun 14 2007, 10:47 AM']I think my favourite is probably Neotech[/quote] Likewise...... I use a Neotech Mega Axe Strap (apparently "makes your instrument feel up to 50% lighter"!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Ordered: [url="http://www.levysleathers.com/product;cat,143;item,521;Suede-Leather-MS26"]http://www.levysleathers.com/product;cat,1...de-Leather-MS26[/url] in black the other day, should arrive soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I've got plain black Dimarzio Clip Lock straps on both my basses. I had a 3" one but didn't like the look, so now I use the 2" version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) After looking around for something special to go with the 9, I came across this site: [url="http://www.dslstraps.com.au/"]http://www.dslstraps.com.au/[/url] They do have a distributor in the UK, who can get you whatever's on the site. My wife's told me that she organised for me to have the 3 1/2" saddle brown leather with lime green suede backing, for Valentine's Day (although it might be a little late as it's one of the only colours not in the UK at the moment). Edited February 5, 2009 by 7string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have become a fashion victim since the purchase of me natural Spector and now have one of these in Desert Camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='7string' post='401408' date='Feb 5 2009, 07:39 PM']After looking around for something special to go with the 9, I came across this site: [url="http://www.dslstraps.com.au/"]http://www.dslstraps.com.au/[/url] They do have a distributor in the UK, who can get you whatever's on the site. My wife's told me that she organised for me to have the 3 1/2" saddle brown leather with lime green suede backing, for Valentine's Day (although it might be a little late as it's one of the only colours not in the UK at the moment).[/quote] I actually have one of the Motorhead signature straps. Absolutely great, wouldn't trade it for anything. Not on the website, but definitely a DSL, came with a pick holder for your keyring and a leather Motorhead wristband type thing. Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I use a comfort strap with Dunlop strap locks. It’s a good combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 i use a bright green dimarzio locking strap on my LTD, its not that comfy but does the job and can take some force use a nice soft strap on the ibanez with schaller strap locks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I just bought one of these in a moment of sheer extravagance! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 [quote name='alexclaber' post='424995' date='Mar 4 2009, 12:57 PM']I just bought one of these in a moment of sheer extravagance! Alex[/quote] Tart I use a Comfort Strapp, but I remove the extra bit off the top end cos otherwise I find the plastic D is right on my shoulder making it really not comfortable. Mind you I wear my bass around my ears according to some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Not too fussed providing the marks go away after a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='425091' date='Mar 4 2009, 02:14 PM']Tart [/quote] But it goes with my [s]lipstick[/s] pickups! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray_6ao7 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 comfort strapp sooo comfy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I'm using Comfort Straps with Schaller straplocks, they work fine for me and make my 70's Jazz Bass feel lighter. I'm thinking of trying a Brooklyn Gear strap but I can't seem to find them... for those who own one: where did you get it from, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I got mine from Stringbusters. It is more 'substantial' than a Comfort Strapp and less 'bouncy' so it works well with really heavy basses. Cheers ped [url="http://www.stringbusters.com/frameset.asp?MAIN=http://www.stringbusters.com/ko-kat/STRAPS/BROOKLYN%20GEAR/"]http://www.stringbusters.com/frameset.asp?...ROOKLYN%20GEAR/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) I just did a search for Marvel straplocks following finding them attached to my Overwater. I'm a fan, and very reasonably priced too. The locking mechanism only prevents the male slipping out of the female bit (macho fnaa comments go in here) and isn't load bearing as suggested above. I thought they'd be far more expensive. I'd also vote for Comfort Strapps as opposed to Brooklyn Gear in that Brooklyn gear, and the Bass Collection derivative have been known to fail at the plastic links. To the guy that chops the end off to prevent the buckle digging in, do you realise that both the holes are meant to be used? Edited March 14, 2009 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinman Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Arab. There, must have beaten BBC to that. (If that's anything to be proud of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I now use this really long leathergraft(craft?) strap on my Schecter, ends up slightly lower then my man fruits, but I play with my fingers on the Schecter so I have enough reach to cover all the strings easily. Very comfortable, even though it isn't very wide or thick, and I have a couple of those Grolsch washers as straplocks. Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I want to know how many people at one part fo their bass playing career have used one of those tribal black and white levis straps. I've seen too many to count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 [quote name='benwhiteuk' post='402119' date='Feb 6 2009, 04:05 PM']I use a comfort strap with Dunlop strap locks. It’s a good combo [/quote] WIN! I've used these ever since I started playing and it's never once let me down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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