ambient Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) I'm looking for a new strap. I'm vegan, so would prefer not to have anything made of leather, and I don't like neotech straps, they're too stretchy and bouncy. It needs to be quite wide and padded, I play a rather heavy 7 string bass, it's something like 6.5kg. A lot of straps have the main part made of something animal friendly, but still have leather ends where the strap locks go. Any other vegan bassists? Edited June 24, 2017 by ambient Quote
Dan Dare Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 Plenty of fabric/webbing straps available. Try Google. Or have one made? If you can afford a custom 7 string, I should imagine money isn't an issue. Quote
ambient Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 [quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1498343508' post='3324015'] Plenty of fabric/webbing straps available. Try Google. Or have one made? If you can afford a custom 7 string, I should imagine money isn't an issue. [/quote] Problem with webbing is they squash up. I got the bass used and had to sell pretty much everything to buy it. Thanks though. Quote
PawelG Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 https://www.thomann.de/gb/marleaux_bass_comfort_strap_l.htm?glp=1&gclid=CPGQ4o3K19QCFe0Q0wod4hgKBQ Quote
ambient Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 [quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1498345060' post='3324031'] [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/marleaux_bass_comfort_strap_l.htm?glp=1&gclid=CPGQ4o3K19QCFe0Q0wod4hgKBQ"]https://www.thomann....CFe0Q0wod4hgKBQ[/url] [/quote] What are the ends made from? Quote
umcoo Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 I'm sure Couch straps are vegan, but I doubt they'd be wide enough for your needs. Fantastic straps though... Quote
steantval Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 I find tying several banana skins together does the job 🤡🤡🤡 Quote
A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Take a look at the Gruvgear solostrap neo. expensive but good and animal parts free Edited June 24, 2017 by A.G.E.N.T.E. Quote
ambient Posted June 25, 2017 Author Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='A.G.E.N.T.E.' timestamp='1498348702' post='3324049'] Take a look at the Gruvgear solostrap neo. expensive but good and animal parts free [/quote] Yes! Excellent, thanks. Faux leather . [url="http://www.gruvgear.com/solostrap-neo"]http://www.gruvgear.com/solostrap-neo[/url] Quote
bazzbass Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 sometimes you just have to admit that nothing beats leather for such things Just remember the animal was already gonna die for it's meat, the leather is a by product.And if it wasn't killed for it's meat it never would have been born. I know this won't sit with a vegan but it's the truth. Is anyone making hemp straps? Quote
FinnDave Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 I bought a Mono strap for one of my basses as it is leather free, quite wide and comfortable, completely animal free. Not expensive, either. Quote
Grangur Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1498345483' post='3324032'] What are the ends made from? [/quote] They certainly don't look leather. Quote
Graham Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1498359279' post='3324067'] sometimes you just have to admit that nothing beats leather for such things Just remember the animal was already gonna die for it's meat, the leather is a by product.And if it wasn't killed for it's meat it never would have been born. I know this won't sit with a vegan but it's the truth. Is anyone making hemp straps? [/quote] Is this really necessary? Quote
highwayman Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Check this one: Geezer Butler's vegan strap: http://heavyleathernyc.com/product/geezer-butler-signature-strap/ I bought my superb (leather) strap from this company in New York - great girl called Rachel - I think she sent it marked 'gift' too to avoid any extra sting... Quote
highwayman Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 This one too - though I suspect the previous one might suit your requirements better: http://heavyleathernyc.com/product/doyle-wolfgang-von-frankenstein-signature-strap/ Quote
Cat Burrito Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Couch straps are vegan and I have several, mostly made from old car seats from classic American cars. https://www.couchguitarstraps.com/ Quote
hubrad Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 +1 for Mono.. I have (cough) a couple! Comfy as. I'm veggie but have vegan mates so asked a direct question of Mono in America, as it only intimated safe somewhere on the website. Got a really nice reply confirming the whole Mono range is vegan friendly. Quote
T-Bay Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1498359279' post='3324067'] sometimes you just have to admit that nothing beats leather for such things Just remember the animal was already gonna die for it's meat, the leather is a by product.And if it wasn't killed for it's meat it never would have been born. I know this won't sit with a vegan but it's the truth. Is anyone making hemp straps? [/quote] I am not vegan so can't speak for all vegans by any stretch but I think the issue is the fact that animals are bred, kept in often poor conditions and then killed in often inhumane ways just to put a steak on the table so to speak. I don't think many vegans would see the short lives they have as an offset for this hence the veganism. It doesn't sit well with most meat eaters, but it's the truth (speaking from meat eating point of view it sits badly with me which is why I am careful where I source food and eat meat sparingly - I am just a crap vegetarian really). Another vote for couchstraps- https://www.couchguitarstraps.com/guitar-straps/seat-belt-and-woven-guitar-straps/all-plain-black-vegan-strap-guitar.html They are very good but not sure if they will send direct to the UK, I picked up a couple when I was over there visiting last year. Quote
Mykesbass Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Here's another source - looks like quite a popular movement: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/306518-righton-handmade-straps-spain/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/306518-righton-handmade-straps-spain/[/url] Quote
Dad3353 Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) [quote name='highwayman' timestamp='1498378884' post='3324114'] Check this one: Geezer Butler's vegan strap: [url="http://heavyleathernyc.com/product/geezer-butler-signature-strap/"]http://heavyleathern...ignature-strap/[/url] I bought my superb (leather) strap from this company in New York - great girl called Rachel - I think she sent it marked 'gift' too to avoid any extra sting... [/quote] [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1498381957' post='3324152'] Here's another source - looks like quite a popular movement: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/306518-righton-handmade-straps-spain/"]http://basschat.co.u...e-straps-spain/[/url] [/quote] Hmm... Not sure if buying a strap, albeit a vegan vinyl strap, from a company specialising in leather goods is in the spirit and ethos of vegan..? The Californian Couch straps look to be about as vegan as they come. Worth inquiring as to availability, for those interested in cruelty-free, no sweat-shop, vegan products, maybe..? Not bothered, myself; just sayin'. Edited June 25, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote
mcnach Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1498381957' post='3324152'] Here's another source - looks like quite a popular movement: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/306518-righton-handmade-straps-spain/"]http://basschat.co.u...e-straps-spain/[/url] [/quote] They have a pretty cool selection, and it seems that they'd do you a custom one if what you like is not already in their catalog... worth a shot! Quote
mcnach Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1498382621' post='3324161'] Hmm... Not sure if buying a strap, albeit a vegan vinyl strap, from a company specialising in leather goods is in the spirit and ethos of vegan..? [/quote] actually, Dad makes a good point... Quote
ambient Posted June 25, 2017 Author Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1498359279' post='3324067'] sometimes you just have to admit that nothing beats leather for such things [/quote] To an extent I do agree with you. Though surely by now you'd have thought they'd have invented an alternative. Quote
ambient Posted June 25, 2017 Author Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1498379699' post='3324121'] Couch straps are vegan and I have several, mostly made from old car seats from classic American cars. [url="https://www.couchguitarstraps.com/"]https://www.couchguitarstraps.com/[/url] [/quote] Thanks! They look superb, and I like the recycling aspect too. Quote
Mykesbass Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1498382621' post='3324161'] Fair point! Hmm... Not sure if buying a strap, albeit a vegan vinyl strap, from a company specialising in leather goods is in the spirit and ethos of vegan..? The Californian Couch straps look to be about as vegan as they come. Worth inquiring as to availability, for those interested in cruelty-free, no sweat-shop, vegan products, maybe..? Not bothered, myself; just sayin'. [/quote] Quote
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