franzbassist Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) I want soft leather, and I mean [i]soft[/i]... I want it at least 3.5" wide.... I want it to "grip" my shoulder and not slide around... I don't want to spend more than £50.... Recommend me happy, BC! Edited January 4, 2013 by walbassist Quote
garythebass Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1357343569' post='1921540'] Minotaur. [/quote] +1 Very good quality and lots of choice. Quote
TheGreek Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Bought stuff from both of these guys: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steph-Tan-Cowhide-Suede-Bass-Guitar-Strap-Nubuk-Ends-/160733450717?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item256c75d1dd http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guitar-Strap-3-Wide-Black-Leather-for-Electric-or-Acoustic-Guitar-00506-/190777494622?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2c6b398c5e Great service from both - you might also want to look at "dangleberry" - also very reasonable Quote
pete.young Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Comfort Strapp ticks all those boxes except the 'soft leather' one. Just bought a new one today from Mark at Bassdirect. Quote
deepbass5 Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) I'm gunna treat myself to one of these this year. but never seen one [url="https://www.bearstraps.com"]https://www.bearstraps.com[/url] but can recomend a Neotech bass strap, not leather but more support than a comfort strap [b] [url="http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CWLd6TFXoUOvkFoW6-QbdpYD4DMiXgbMCyIjpozWuzKnLCRACIIS0uAsoBVDtzbbO-P____8BYLu-roPQCqABkL-l7gPIAQGpAgaHlnpv87o-qgQhT9AwJ_EI64KgztrL9uFdZbnMCfpUg84bWPD63O3MkhAOgAfYwNoR&num=2&sig=AOD64_0M8Ma6CGFJHq1PNENBI1lz-I3l2w&adurl=http://tracking.searchmarketing.com/click.asp%3FAID%3D1309211578%26CAPCID%3D14210387944&ei=TFXoUJ6qEM6o4wbs4IGAAw&ved=0CB8Q0Qw"][b]Neotech 8301052[/b][/url][/b] https://www.alangregory.co.uk/[b]Neotech[/b] [b]Neotech Mega Bass[/b] Guitar [b]Strap[/b] Edited January 5, 2013 by deepbass5 Quote
Teobass88 Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Up to now I tried many brand and Perri's is the best I've evere found! http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/perris-2.5-soft-leather-padded-deluxe-guitar-strap I've this one but there are many models and measaures! Quote
marcblum Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 ignoring your requierements I recommend Neotech Super Bass Strap Quote
funkface Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 I would avoid whatever this fella is using!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Tat0E1BCw Quote
EBS_freak Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 [url="http://www.harvest-guitar.com/"]http://www.harvest-guitar.com/[/url] Quote
franzbassist Posted January 9, 2013 Author Posted January 9, 2013 Thanksf for all the suggestions guys. Have managed to pick up an as new 4.5" wide Richter Springbreak for good money, so hopefully I'm all sorted. Quote
franzbassist Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1357738934' post='1927509'] Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Have managed to pick up an as new 4.5" wide Richter Springbreak for good money, so hopefully I'm all sorted. [/quote] Sold it on as it wasn't grippy enough for me. However, having spoken to Lars at Richter he's going to send some straps to Phil at Bass Gear for me to try out! The quality was certainly there, lovely straps. Quote
Norris Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 The Comfort Strapp is not leather, but ticks all of your other boxes. The main part of the strap is a thick slab of neoprene, which is non-slip and has some 'give' without being springy. I have several and wouldn't use anything else for gigging as they are so comfortable and robust. You may want to aim for the large/extra-large size - the short & medium are way too short for me. I use a large for my Jazz & extra-large for my T-bird - and they are not exactly strung low. Quote
Dood Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1357738934' post='1927509'] Thanksf for all the suggestions guys. Have managed to pick up an as new 4.5" wide Richter Springbreak for good money, so hopefully I'm all sorted. [/quote] [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1358438500' post='1939171'] Sold it on as it wasn't grippy enough for me. However, having spoken to Lars at Richter he's going to send some straps to Phil at Bass Gear for me to try out! The quality was certainly there, lovely straps. [/quote] I was about to ask about straps wider than 4" - Will need to look in to these too! Quote
discreet Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1358529894' post='1941001'] I was about to ask about straps wider than 4" - Will need to look in to these too![/quote] Minotaur bass straps are 11cm wide... which is 4.33 inches... Quote
franzbassist Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1358438500' post='1939171'] Sold it on as it wasn't grippy enough for me. However, having spoken to Lars at Richter he's going to send some straps to Phil at Bass Gear for me to try out! The quality was certainly there, lovely straps. [/quote] The Springbreak is also available with a microfibre underside, so that should address the slippage problem I had (albeit with a slightly neck heavy bass). Quote
Dood Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Excellent Discreet - I'll take a look at those too. Quote
franzbassist Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 Richter Supreme.... job done Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1358532086' post='1941053'] Excellent Discreet - I'll take a look at those too. [/quote] FYI, someone has had issues with Minotaur recently http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197418-minotaur-straps-be-wary-if-ordering/ Quote
discreet Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1359567293' post='1956805'] FYI, someone has had issues with Minotaur recently [/quote] I saw that. I wonder if it was a one-off? Mine arrived in around four days. Strange there's no response from emails though..? Quote
Pow_22 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 My mrs bought me a lovely minataur strap for xmas. She ordered it at the begining of December and had to chase them nearer xmas as she was worried it wouldnt arrive in time. They replied immediately saying it would arrive in time, 2 days later the strap arrived....and what a strap it is! Quote
discreet Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Yes, I usually recommend Minotaur Straps if asked. Good to know they're still in business. Don't know why it should take so long to deliver though, mine arrived four days after ordering. [size=4]You can order them from Thomann as well.[/size] [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sid=4399df9bf228d07b9c4a30dbd66cb8e1&sw=minotaur&x=0&y=0&gk=&bn="]http://www.thomann.d...x=0&y=0&gk=&bn=[/url] Edited February 5, 2013 by discreet Quote
charic Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Minotaur are excellent and there communications are very good too. Quote
BigRedX Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1360060186' post='1964066'] Minotaur are excellent and there communications are very good too. [/quote] So what about [url=http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197418-minotaur-straps-be-wary-if-ordering/]this thread[/url] which was posted recently? Doesn't look very good to me. Quote
charic Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 Didn't see that, I've had a lot of contact with them so I'll drop them a line and make sure everything is ok Quote
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