Lozz196 Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Got one this week. First impressions were it held my bass up so I could play it, but nothing more, didn`t set the world alight or anything. But when I got home and was watching TV I realised my shoulder didn`t feel like I`d just had a 10lb Precision slung over it for the last 3hrs. This being the reason why I bought it, I`m rather please. On its longest setting the adjustment buckle digs into my back a bit so I have to have it an inch or two shorter than full length which really isn`t an issue as I bought the long one anyway. Overall, if you have a heavy bass, do long rehearsals, or have a back issue, these are worth a look: http://monocreators.com/the-betty/ Edited July 4, 2014 by Lozz196 Quote
discreet Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 That looks good. Thanks for the heads-up/review. Quote
AntLockyer Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I loved mine but bought the long length by mistake and had to pass it on. Quote
Paul S Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 ... to my advantage. This is a 'good strap' for sure. Probably the best of the ones I have tried recently, including the comforrtttt strrappp and some leather ones. Quote
gary mac Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 Will you bring it along to the bash tomorrow Lozz? Would like to take a look at it. Quote
Lozz196 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Posted July 5, 2014 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1404550686' post='2493610'] Will you bring it along to the bash tomorrow Lozz? Would like to take a look at it. [/quote] Will do Gary. Quote
eddiehoffmann Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 Did you buy directly from their website, Loz? Quote
ambient Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1404554043' post='2493642'] Did you buy directly from their website, Loz? [/quote] Bass gear and Bass direct sell them. It's a good idea to see one first, I found even the short one was too long. Quote
Lozz196 Posted July 5, 2014 Author Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1404554043' post='2493642'] Did you buy directly from their website, Loz? [/quote] I got it from Stringsdirect - worked out a little bit cheaper with their postage options. [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1404556744' post='2493679'] Bass gear and Bass direct sell them. It's a good idea to see one first, I found even the short one was too long. [/quote] I`ve found that the long one is just about right. An inch shorter and that adjustment buckle would dig in too much and it would have had to go back. And I`m not a low-slinger anymore, just at the right height to hide my belly. The Rob Trujillos and Duff McKagans wouldn`t use these, they would feel like Mark King with their basses on these! Edited July 5, 2014 by Lozz196 Quote
Jonesy64 Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I use one and find it very comfortable, looks pretty good too I think. Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 Very nice quality straps, just like their cases. Quote
Maude Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I have one and really like it, the long version. I was worried about the length issues people often mention but at it's longest it's is a tiny bit too long (and like Lozz, the buckle irritates) so just tightened up a tad is perfect for me, and I'm no low slinger either. At it's shortest it pulls the bass right up to my tatty-bo-jangles, any shorter with a Yammy Bex4 I wouldn't be able to get my head and arm through so I can't see how the short one could ever be too long. Horses for courses though I suppose . Quote
discreet Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1404570861' post='2493830'] tatty-bo-jangles[/quote] Edited July 5, 2014 by discreet Quote
fretmeister Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I have one of them and I quite like it, but then I got the Neotech Mega Bass Strap which was more comfy and didn't have the buckle issue Quote
uncle psychosis Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1404589521' post='2494036'] I have one of them and I quite like it, but then I got the Neotech Mega Bass Strap which was more comfy and didn't have the buckle issue [/quote] I also have a neotech and its brilliant. Quote
ambient Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1404570861' post='2493830'] I have one and really like it, the long version. I was worried about the length issues people often mention but at it's longest it's is a tiny bit too long (and like Lozz, the buckle irritates) so just tightened up a tad is perfect for me, and I'm no low slinger either. At it's shortest it pulls the bass right up to my tatty-bo-jangles, any shorter with a Yammy Bex4 I wouldn't be able to get my head and arm through so I can't see how the short one could ever be too long. Horses for courses though I suppose . [/quote] I'm 6ft and very skinny. In terms of strap length I'm definitely not a Mark King wannabe, nor a hang the bass down by my knees player. Ergonomically the best place to have the bass hanging, for wrist comfort to avoid long term injury and general accessibility is to have the strap so the bass is in the same place standing, as it is when sitting, though mine's slightly higher than that. The short Mono strap even at its shortest couldn't do that. I love the bags though. Quote
Jack Posted July 7, 2014 Posted July 7, 2014 How grippt are the backs of these things? My pet hate are straps that get my shirt all in a bunch. I've currently got a leather one that is shiny, slick leather on both sides and all the ones I can find for a replacement have high-grip suede or whatever on the underside. Quote
Horizontalste Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 [quote name='Jack' timestamp='1404758501' post='2495497'] How grippt are the backs of these things? My pet hate are straps that get my shirt all in a bunch. I've currently got a leather one that is shiny, slick leather on both sides and all the ones I can find for a replacement have high-grip suede or whatever on the underside. [/quote] They grip really well and for me that's perfect for holding the bass where I want it. I think any strap will ruffle your shirt a bit. You could always take it off Flea style but the local punters might not get it. I think they're some kind of neoprene underneath. Quote
CamdenRob Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 They aren't short enough for me... the short one is still too long, I have five of them sitting around not doing anything if anyone wants one? I bought a load for fender style basses that I no longer own. I use comfort ones now. Quote
allighatt0r Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1404812279' post='2495860'] They aren't short enough for me... the short one is still too long, I have five of them sitting around not doing anything if anyone wants one? I bought a load for fender style basses that I no longer own. I use comfort ones now. [/quote] What colour are the ones you have, and how much do you want for one? Quote
Jack Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 I may also be interested depending on colour and price. :-) Quote
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