Mono Strap

[goblin]

Has anyone ever used these? I'm wondering what they're like as I'm after something a bit more forgiving than a standard leather strap. I've tried a Bass Collection comfort strap before, but they feel a bit on the cheap side, and there's apparently the issue with the plastic snapping on them (and my basses ain't light)

I'm just looking for some thoughts really.

[ambient]

Short is too long, and the long is ridiculously so.

[goblin]

And I'm a short arse...bugger!

[molan]

I really like them. I use one with my '63 Jazz, just seems to fit and balance better than anything lose on this particular bass.

[leroydiamond]

Could not get on with the Mono, Had been using the comfort strap but a couple of years ago got a gift of a soft, wide leather strap and that for me is the most comfortable.

[ambient]

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Has anyone ever used these? I'm wondering what they're like as I'm after something a bit more forgiving than a standard leather strap. I've tried a Bass Collection comfort strap before, but they feel a bit on the cheap side, and there's apparently the issue with the plastic snapping on them (and my basses ain't light)

I'm just looking for some thoughts really.
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Have you tried the genuine comfort strap, the one with the 2 p's , nothing cheap about them, and there's one for sale at the moment too.

[goblin]

Yep, still wasn't struck to be honest. I don't particularly like the aesthetics of them which probably doesn't help

[Mudpup]

I have the Mono on both basses. Love 'em. They feel bombproof and are so comfy.

Agree about the length thing though. I tried both lengths and settled on running the long strap at its shortest ish. The short strap at its longest wasnt right. They should just do one version thats inbetween.

Suggest you buy online so you can try one for a week before you decide.

[Kev]

I use a Mono, love it. Looks cool and feels nice to wear.

[Evil Undead]

The short one is just about the right size for me. But, I may be alone here, I found the back of the strap too slippery and it made neck dive worse. So I sent it back.

[CamdenRob]

I have five of these... Just sort of got into the habit of using them. I'm not sure which way round you are supposed to have them though? is the mono decal supposed to be facing your bass or away behind you? Also, I agree with the length thing... the short is only just short enough.

[Wooks79]

I'm a big fan of these straps, I use the long ones set quite short.

I've not long bought a 2nd so I've got one on both basses I use regularly.

[uncle psychosis]

Not tried the Mono straps but I do have a Neotech Mega Bass Strap which I believe is very similar. Its fantastic.

[Rumple]

I have one on my SR5 it's very comfortable, it's a short one set to it's shortest length and is just right for me luckily!

I keep the Mono on the bass all the time and cramming them both into a case can be tricky as it's quite chunky and is prone to stopping the case from shutting properly, obviously not a problem if you remove it each time though

[Kev]

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The short one is just about the right size for me. But, I may be alone here, I found the back of the strap too slippery and it made neck dive worse. So I sent it back.
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That is really quite uprising, I cannot imagine how it could be slippery at all! Was it faulty?

[GreeneKing]

Don't confuse the Bass Centre Comfort Strap with the real thing, a Comfort Strapp. The latter is good and a real cure for slight neck dive. I've a Mono strap too and rate it highly.

Edited December 11, 2013 by GreeneKing

[Evil Undead]

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That is really quite uprising, I cannot imagine how it could be slippery at all! Was it faulty?
[/quote]

I don't know, I hadn't really considered that! Maybe I should try another. I do love the look

[Prime_BASS]

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I don't know, I hadn't really considered that! Maybe I should try another. I do love the look
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Maybe, mine is fairly grippy.

Prefer it to the comfort strapps I've used over the past few years, much more range in lengths, but the monos won't go as short.

If it's of interest I have a used short and long comfort strapp available.

[njr911]

I have a mono after searching for a decent strap for ages.

I've gone for a short at it's it's longest setting.

Great stuff...I love most things that mono make.