SpondonBassed Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1488125965' post='3246068'] Must I? I'm not. It's because the centre of gravity is well forward of the neck strap pin location. [/quote] You said - "...to stop it turning face-down." Strange, mine hangs with no issues apart from the slight neck dive. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 If I tried a new bass in a shop that went head down on a strap I'd put it back without plugging it in, that said I dont think I've ever tried a bass on a strap in a shop, luckily all the Thunderbirds and Rickenbackers I tried were dogged with other faults so I never got that far, they look nice though Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1488134342' post='3246188'] If I tried a new bass in a shop that went head down on a strap I'd put it back without plugging it in, that said I dont think I've ever tried a bass on a strap in a shop, luckily all the Thunderbirds and Rickenbackers I tried were dogged with other faults so I never got that far, they look nice though [/quote] I doubt that many of us do. It isn't often that I go out with the intention of looking at instruments in a shop but when I'm out and about, I make time for it if I see one. I thought of asking for a strap once or twice but I know from experience that new straps need breaking in and just trying to fit one can cause problems resulting in accidental damage to the instrument so I don't. Given that I don't play sat down at all, I can't really assess what I'm trying out very well. Just well enough to give me an idea if whether I'd pick it out of a line up again. If I was shelling out for an instrument I'd make an exception and have a proper old go with a strap of my own before committing. Edited February 26, 2017 by SpondonBassed Quote
tauzero Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1488132623' post='3246165'] You said - "...to stop it turning face-down." Strange, mine hangs with no issues apart from the slight neck dive. [/quote] It doesn't turn completely face-down but tilts away from me. Is your neck strap button in the standard place? Mind you, it was an awfully long time ago when I had a B2 but I don't remember that having the same issue as the B2V/B2AV. Quote
dmccombe7 Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 My Epi Thunderbird is by far the worst and so bad i took advice from fellow BC'ers and moved the strap buttons and it made a huge difference. My Warwick Thumb is quite neck heavy but i tend to use a good quality strap with a felt like material on the inside that stops the strap from moving on my shoulder. That seems to be just enough to prevent neck dive. Dave Quote
markstuk Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 All things being equal it's generally going to be more of a problem with five strings and six strings, simply because there is more mass in the neck/headstock/tuners.. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1488200868' post='3246679'] It doesn't turn completely face-down but tilts away from me. Is your neck strap button in the standard place? Mind you, it was an awfully long time ago when I had a B2 but I don't remember that having the same issue as the B2V/B2AV. [/quote] Yes. I haven't modified anything. Perhaps my massive gut helps. I hang the axe so's my fret hand is about shoulder level in first position and the paddle shaped body rests on my belly button to stop it catching fluff. Quote
goingdownslow Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 To stop the neck dive when playing my EB3 (shorty) I pass the strap under my belt. This will also help stop trousers from hanging down on those with no arse to keep them up. Quote
LewisK1975 Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='goingdownslow' timestamp='1488205403' post='3246743'] To stop the neck dive when playing my EB3 (shorty) I pass the strap under my belt. This will also help stop trousers from hanging down on those with no arse to keep them up. [/quote] What a great idea. Well done sir! Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Ahh [i]butt[/i] is it the fault of the trousers for having no arse or the wearer? Quote
Trueno Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1488206021' post='3246753'] Ahh [i]butt[/i] is it the fault of the trousers for having no arse or the wearer? [/quote] I see what you did there... Alas, flat-arse syndrome is very common in my family... a bit like having a "two pack" on the wrong side of your body. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='Trueno' timestamp='1488206423' post='3246759'] I see what you did there... Alas, flat-arse syndrome is very common in my family... a bit like having a "two pack" on the wrong side of your body. [/quote] ...and now we're doing Buttchat! TMI. Heeheehee [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHjVt6TmOhY[/media] Quote
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