Twigman Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I am looking for a wide ( 3"+) , padded leather strap for my bass (what else would it be for?) There seem to be few out there and what there is is frighteningly expensive ( £80 seems like a lot of dosh).... I normally use a 2" nylon thing but find that after a couple of hours on stage it can cut into my shoulder..... so I thought a wider strap would be a good idea. I am not going to fork out £80 on an unknown quantity. What do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 These are excellent - Minotaur from Greece - about £30-40 and arrived within a few days. Top quality and able to deal with heavy basses (I have a dodgy shoulder and back) [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=kea90j8ah0o229867kdh25ar02"]http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=kea90j8ah0o229867kdh25ar02[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmanady Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I use the Fender leather strap 3.1/4" wide,i think it was about £55..i find it really comfortable,with my Yammy which weighs 10lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Does it have to be leather? These are really good: http://www.monocase.com/mono-gs1-betty.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) I've had a Stones GL5 since I was 18. It's the only leather strap I've owned and It's never crossed my mind to buy another type. I've used it and abused it, it's still good as new, if not better. It's a leather strap, so durable, but also gives like a nylon strap because of the linking system, so doesn't need to be padded. Jimmy Page uses 'em for those weigh a ton Les Pauls he plays. They are back in production and can be found for about £40. Edited April 13, 2012 by bigjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'm loving these straps, recommend on here by Bigwan: http://italiastraps.com/guitar-straps-uk.html I had a few Comfort Straps before and to me these Italia ones do a better job of distributing the weight and making your bass seem lighter. The shipping costs are the same as they are within the US and I didn't get hit for any import duties so it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1334328222' post='1614685'] Does it have to be leather? These are really good: [url="http://www.monocase.com/mono-gs1-betty.asp"]http://www.monocase....o-gs1-betty.asp[/url] [/quote] That looks comfy...... comfort is my primary concern I suspected leather might be my best option as I've only ever seen really wide straps in leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334327809' post='1614673'] These are excellent - Minotaur from Greece - about £30-40 and arrived within a few days. Top quality and able to deal with heavy basses (I have a dodgy shoulder and back) [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=kea90j8ah0o229867kdh25ar02"]http://minotaur.gr/c...229867kdh25ar02[/url] [/quote] Agree with Clarky, another vote for Minotaur here... wide, padded, high-quality leather. Been using the 'used look' vintage-style one for ages and it makes my Precision seem very light indeed. And we regularly play 2 X 1 hour sets. Edited April 13, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334327809' post='1614673'] These are excellent - Minotaur from Greece - about £30-40 and arrived within a few days. Top quality and able to deal with heavy basses (I have a dodgy shoulder and back) [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=kea90j8ah0o229867kdh25ar02"]http://minotaur.gr/c...229867kdh25ar02[/url] [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1334331634' post='1614761'] Agree with Clarky, another vote for Minotaur here... wide, padded, high-quality leather. Been using the 'used look' vintage-style one for ages and it makes my Precision seem very light indeed. And we regularly play 2 X 1 hour sets. [/quote] they do look nice.....I see 2 length options 145cm and 170cm - how adjustable are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1334332357' post='1614778'] I see 2 length options 145cm and 170cm - how adjustable are they? [/quote] I've got the 145cm option, and having measured it, I'd say it would go 110-145cm (approx) and currently have it adjusted to around 125cm. There are two strap button holes at the bottom end of the strap around 13cm apart for a quick change if necessary, but will also adjust in 3cm increments, so you should be able to get close to what you want. Edited April 13, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1334327623' post='1614670'] I am looking for a wide ( 3"+) , padded leather strap for my bass (what else would it be for?) There seem to be few out there and what there is is frighteningly expensive ( £80 seems like a lot of dosh).... I normally use a 2" nylon thing but find that after a couple of hours on stage it can cut into my shoulder..... so I thought a wider strap would be a good idea. I am not going to fork out £80 on an unknown quantity. What do you recommend? [/quote] I use one of these - as you'll see, it spreads the weight quite evenly about the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Urgh, don't you just hate bulging 'outy' belly buttons? Or am I just a prejudiced bellybuttonist bigot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334336185' post='1614868'] Urgh, don't you just hate bulging 'outy' belly buttons? Or am I just a prejudiced bellybuttonist bigot? [/quote] They do catch on slab-sided basses. Something Basschat'ers should be aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334336185' post='1614868'] Urgh, don't you just hate bulging 'outy' belly buttons? Or am I just a prejudiced bellybuttonist bigot? [/quote] I used to have an 'inny' which after astonishing weight gain became an 'outy', then after surgery became an 'inny' again. So having been on both sides of the fence (so to speak) I have to say I prefer to have an 'inny'. It's more comfortable, but you do have to be vigilant about lint, fluff and other contaminants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1334333735' post='1614811'] I've got the 145cm option, and having measured it, I'd say it would go 110-145cm (approx) and currently have it adjusted to around 125cm. There are two strap button holes at the bottom end of the strap around 13cm apart for a quick change if necessary, but will also adjust in 3cm increments, so you should be able to get close to what you want. [/quote] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Twig, if you search, I started a thread on the same topic about a month ago - some excellent suggestions in there, also; some of which are repeated here, but it might give you more opinions to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334327809' post='1614673'] These are excellent - Minotaur from Greece - about £30-40 and arrived within a few days. Top quality and able to deal with heavy basses (I have a dodgy shoulder and back) [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=kea90j8ah0o229867kdh25ar02"]http://minotaur.gr/c...229867kdh25ar02[/url] [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1334331634' post='1614761'] Agree with Clarky, another vote for Minotaur here... wide, padded, high-quality leather. Been using the 'used look' vintage-style one for ages and it makes my Precision seem very light indeed. And we regularly play 2 X 1 hour sets. [/quote] I have ordered one of these. (through Thomann not direct from Minotaur) Thanks chaps. I shall let you know how I get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334327809' post='1614673'] These are excellent - Minotaur from Greece - about £30-40 and arrived within a few days. Top quality and able to deal with heavy basses (I have a dodgy shoulder and back) [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=kea90j8ah0o229867kdh25ar02"]http://minotaur.gr/c...229867kdh25ar02[/url] [/quote] They look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1334851171' post='1622383'] I shall let you know how I get on with it. [/quote] I don't think you'll be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 A company called "Leathergraft" make a 4" wide bass strap. It's padded and has suede on the underside - very comfortable but best of all; it only costs around £22. [url="http://www.gamlinsmusic.co.uk"]www.gamlinsmusic.co.uk[/url] are stockists. I've had mine for about 4 years and it's still holding together well. No point in spending more than you have to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1334327809' post='1614673'] These are excellent - Minotaur from Greece - about £30-40 and arrived within a few days. Top quality and able to deal with heavy basses (I have a dodgy shoulder and back) [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=kea90j8ah0o229867kdh25ar02"]http://minotaur.gr/c...229867kdh25ar02[/url] [/quote] +1 for these, I have a hinky back and frozen shoulder and these are v comfy and the quality is excellent, mine came from thomann: http://www.thomann.de/gb/minotaur_bass_strap_brown.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 It arrived this morning. It smells lovely!! It will get a 4 hour workout on Wednesday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice one. Hope you are happy with it. Mine is fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1335172451' post='1626509'] It arrived this morning. [/quote] Great. Which style/colour did you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 I went for the Used Look Brown&Black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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