spongebob Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 After a lengthy gig last night, I've decided to upgrade my leather Gibson strap. It's just the basic unpadded leather variety - solid, narrow, and not forgiving...never really thought about changing until my shoulder has recently started to crack fairly often! Should have done this years ago. Just finished a check on BC, and looks like the strap field has moved on a lot - they look like machine gun belts or something Rambo would be proud of! Quite taken with the good views of the Mono GS1 - but looking for advice on the size. Just measured my current strap and I'm wearing it at 48cm....which I assume would be a large mono at the shortest setting? Only ask as I'm on the cusp of a long strap short, or a short strap at the longest....if that makes any sense? Buying blind off the net, so I'm thinking that the large would be the size to go for? Will order once I find out ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mono_STRAPPS.html Mark provides the details here. Only linked it because I've been looking myself for a non-leather alternative that goes below 43". Only worry is that the GS1 is only 3 1/4" wide, whereas I'm used to a Neotech Neoprene strap that is 4" wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I got mine from Phil at Bassgear http://www.bassgear.co.uk/accessories/cables/ I'll get my tape measure out and check it for you soon (lying bed at the moment, lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm guessing you mean 48 inches and not cm? I've checked my strap and it's at 47 inches with about an inch to spare to the shortest position. If you're 48 inches then I'd go for the long strap and wear it short (if that makes sense!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Thanks all! Just ordered a long smoke ultra suede from Bassdirect. Thought I'd push for the extra (£6!) to get the top of the range! Looks like a lovely strap - and better for the shoulder..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Got it today - superb piece of kit. Great service/delivery from Mark at Bassdirect as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Lovely straps indeed. I got one a couple of weeks ago. Now I feel I need one for each bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) I've a couple of black ones on my basses. Very nice indeed might get an ultra suede in 2013. Edited December 28, 2012 by gafbass02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Received mine yesterday and wow, what a lovely strap. Feels unbreakable and although I'm used to a 4" width, the near 3" width feels perfect with my 5 string (and fairly lightweight) Ibanez. The reduced length was the main reason for the purchase though and I couldn't be happier. It also looks wicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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