JuliusGroove Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Anybody know a good website to get high quality straps? I'm envious of anyone that doesn't have a terrible guitar village one such as I.. Nice leather would be handy.. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morsefull Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 http://italiastraps.com/new-sale-page.htm Fantastic quality and BOGOF !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Check out - ASL straps. They are an Australian company but there are loads of shops in the UK that sell their products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1384200820' post='2273984'] Check out - ASL straps. They are an Australian company but there are loads of shops in the UK that sell their products [/quote] Got a link? Google for ASL straps turns up nothing in the first 30 results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Harvest, Ritter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 1to1 music: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Made-Black-Celtic-Knot-LEATHER-Guitar-Strap-Acoustic-Bass-6-Free-Picks-/390695578414?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5af7456b2e"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Made-Black-Celtic-Knot-LEATHER-Guitar-Strap-Acoustic-Bass-6-Free-Picks-/390695578414?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5af7456b2e[/url] Randy loves cucumber: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leather-deluxe-italian-2-5-guitar-strap-Blue-weave-/261324024283?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cd82029db"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leather-deluxe-italian-2-5-guitar-strap-Blue-weave-/261324024283?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cd82029db[/url] Dangleberry Music: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dangleberry-music"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dangleberry-music[/url] Hypnotic straps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HYPNOTIC-STRAPS-STYLISH-LEATHER-METALLIC-ORANGE-GUITAR-BASS-ACOUSTIC-STRAP-GIFT-/251358344525?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3a861ff54d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 My favourite strap of all time is the [url="http://www.richterstraps.com/epages/15454046.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15454046/Products/%221161%20-%20Supreme%20II%20-%20Black%209cm%22#RemoteViewAction"]Richter Supreme II[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybass 70 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='morsefull' timestamp='1384197467' post='2273903'] [url="http://italiastraps.com/new-sale-page.htm"]http://italiastraps....w-sale-page.htm[/url] Fantastic quality and BOGOF !! [/quote] ^^^^ this, I have a couple of Italia straps and they are indeed very good quality [size=4] good service and fast delivery from the US of A' too[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Have a look on the bass gear shops's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [url="http://www.bearstraps.com/"]http://www.bearstraps.com/[/url] ... made in London, fab leather, great service. If the width's not enough, ask Rupert to do a custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 +1 for Bear. He made me a custome strap that was the bees knees. Really good think proper leather that smelt and looked amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'll add to the praise for Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I have Mono straps on all my basses... can't get on with leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) As usual I recommend Minotaur straps. Greek leather, padded, extra wide (4.3" - 11cm), long (adjustable to 59" - 150cm) and great value. I've had mine for years and it makes my P bass seem very light. [url="http://www.minotaur.gr/index.php/cPath/25/osCsid/7h47qcsvp6pib7jbjdsl04numjd9e902"]http://www.minotaur....dsl04numjd9e902[/url] Don't be put off that they're based in Greece - mine arrived in four days. Support the Greek economy! Edited November 12, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1384261609' post='2274540'] As usual I recommend Minotaur straps. Greek leather, padded, extra wide (4.3" - 11cm), long (adjustable to 59" - 150cm) and great value. I've had mine for years and it makes my P bass seem very light. [url="http://www.minotaur.gr/index.php/cPath/25/osCsid/7h47qcsvp6pib7jbjdsl04numjd9e902"]http://www.minotaur....dsl04numjd9e902[/url] Don't be put off that they're based in Greece - mine arrived in four days. Support the Greek economy! [/quote] I can second that I've bought 4 wide padded leather ones in the last 18 months for my guitars and basses and they are great. I like the fact that there are no plastic fixings to break unpredictably. Just leather and my straplocks. Also Leathercraft in Liverpool make great straps too. Edited November 12, 2013 by jazzyvee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I always use the wide Levys or Planet waves straps and find them really good and they can be picked up for £20-£30 depending what style and width you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Having been glued to the Bear Straps page for the last couple of hours, my wife remembered my approaching birthday and put 2 and 2 together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had a Buffalo Hide strap made to my exact specs by these people: http://www.centaurdesign.co.uk/ Not cheap, but will still be here when I'm gone! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I used to be all in favour of thick, heavy leather straps-until I owned one. These days I much prefer thin and flexible-much more comfortable and just as tough. Both mine are simple two-piece slotted leather ones with no buckles or plastic bits. My main one is a bog standard Fender strap, which suits me fine. I do like the Italia ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1384261051' post='2274524'] I have Mono straps on all my basses... can't get on with leather. [/quote] +1 to this - excellent straps; comfortable, strong & look great. Got mine from Bass Direct. http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mono_STRAPPS.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) I just had Bob at Brookwood [url="http://brookwoodleather.com/"]http://brookwoodleather.com/[/url] custom make me a strap. Not cheap (but I had some fancy bits added), but excellent comms and quality. Plus he's in the US, so there is a customs charge, but I've got a first rate strap. Highly recommended. Edited November 13, 2013 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Seriously: http://www.slapring.com/en/shop/productinfo/slapstrap_divine.php Have all kinds, comfort strap, levys, etc etc but bought a few of these when the prices were more sensible a few years ago, have to agree the prices are ridiculous now, but seriously best strap ever, super comfortable, infinitely adjustable in a flash, very sturdy, very secure. The 'divine' model is softer and has a worn in feel, and the normal one is stiffer like a new shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1384380839' post='2276101'] I just had Bob at Brookwood [url="http://brookwoodleather.com/"]http://brookwoodleather.com/[/url] custom make me a strap. Not cheap (but I had some fancy bits added), but excellent comms and quality. Plus he's in the US, so there is a customs charge, but I've got a first rate strap. Highly recommended. [/quote] Yup - Bob is top chap. Highly recommeded too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolganoFF Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 After trying many kinds of straps over the years, I settled on Levy's cotton straps like this one: http://www.thomann.de/gb/levys_mssc8_blk_gitarrengurt.htm Decent comfort, doesn't slip on most clothes and can be played bare -chested too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1384205477' post='2274074'] My favourite strap of all time is the [url="http://www.richterstraps.com/epages/15454046.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15454046/Products/%221161%20-%20Supreme%20II%20-%20Black%209cm%22#RemoteViewAction"]Richter Supreme II[/url]. [/quote] Richter make some great straps. Once they've worn in they feel fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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