Lead through the strap?

[lowdowner]

I remember reading on here that some people wrap their lead through/around their strap to avoid accidentally pulling it out or stressing the socket on the bass when they’re gigging. I’ve not actually seen this so can anyone explain how to do this - or even show a photo of it? Do most bass players do this?

 

[spongebob]

I always do it. Saves any awkward unplugging at an inopportune moment! 

[lowdowner]

Just now, spongebob said:

I always do it. Saves any awkward unplugging at an inopportune moment! 

How do you do it - just wrap it around or something?

 

[skidder652003]

put your bass on, and push the lead through between the bass and the strap at the back of the bass and plug in, thats it.

Edited November 24, 2018 by skidder652003

[lowdowner]

2 minutes ago, skidder652003 said:

put your bass on, and push the lead through between the bass and the strap at the back of the bass and plug in, thats it.

Thanks but I know i’m Sounding a bit dim but I can’t picture this - what is stopping the lead just pulling like it would anyway?

[Jonse]

Disregard the unnecessary noodling and wordiness. 

 

 

[paul_c2]

I think the idea is if you can force its path so if its tugged its at an angle to the socket rather than more/less in line, instead of popping out it would put some stress on the lead (but stay plugged in). Obviously it depends on the bass, and what angle the socket comes out at - some angled sockets would mean 'thru-the-strap' would still get pulled out.

I guess its a case of the lesser of two evils - if you're performing, you'd want it to carry on even if it stressed the lead, eg from being stood on. And if not, then you'd want it to flop out rather than risk breakage. 

Personally I use a 90deg angled lead on a Jazz bass (which has the socket straight out the front panel) which offers a bit of protection from being stood on, and the 90deg means its neater and less likely to be knocked etc (and rotates around too). Or a wireless unit which is actually really handy for avoiding the lead or the freedom to wander around further, rather than needing to put the bass down to walk to the other side of the room etc.

[fleabag]

Guitar leads ... wha ?

Use these - result.  No chance of inopportune cable ejection

https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/guitar-wireless-systems/xvive-wireless-guitar-system-in-black

[Hobbayne]

I always do it as I,m forever stepping on my lead.

I always wrap the other end round the speaker handle too, just as a precaution.

[FinnDave]

I've always fed my lead through the strap (and through a handle on the amp/cab, the idea being that if the lead gets caught, it puts on the strap/amp handle rather than on the plug. Even when learning new material at home, I do this, just a good habit to get into.

[lowdowner]

1 minute ago, fleabag said:

Guitar leads ... wha ?

Use these - result.  No chance of inopportune cable ejection

https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/guitar-wireless-systems/xvive-wireless-guitar-system-in-black

Maybe - what happens when the battery goes flat though?

 

[T-Bay]

5 minutes ago, lowdowner said:

Maybe - what happens when the battery goes flat though?

 

I get about 6-8hrs from a set in my Smooth hound. So I just stick a new pair in before a gig and all is good.

[fleabag]

29 minutes ago, lowdowner said:

Maybe - what happens when the battery goes flat though?

 

Just charge them back up

[discreet]

34 minutes ago, Hobbayne said:

I always do it as I'm forever stepping on my lead.

This. It takes less than a second and avoids that schoolboy-error embarrassment as your lead comes out and you look like a total twât. Or more of one.

Edited November 24, 2018 by discreet

[seashell]

I do it because I've seen other bass players do it, and I think it will give the illusion that I'm quite professional. 😁

[discreet]

1 minute ago, seashell said:

I do it because I've seen other bass players do it, and I think it will give the illusion that I'm quite professional. 😁

Oh, yes! You need to wear a tennis wristband too, that's a sure sign of a pro.

[fleabag]

Yes, much better to wipe a runny nose or sweat onto a shirt sleeve. A pro would always use the shirt and not a wristband, which is ideal. 

[seashell]

3 minutes ago, discreet said:

Oh, yes! You need to wear a tennis wristband too, that's a sure sign of a pro.

OMG, I do that too!!! Black ones, obvs.

In all seriousness, I do find them useful during the summer months if your fingers are getting a bit sweaty!!

 

[fleabag]

OMG

Then be prepared to be mocked ! 

[seashell]

1 minute ago, fleabag said:

OMG

Then be prepared to be mocked ! 

Do yer worst 😝

[fleabag]

Not me. You have the coolest description under your forum name 

 

[seashell]

Hahaha, thank you!! 😊

[Lozz196]

19 minutes ago, discreet said:

Oh, yes! You need to wear a tennis wristband too, that's a sure sign of a pro.

I must be double-pro then, as I wear two (one on each wrist, two on one wrist would just be eccentric).

[discreet]

1 minute ago, Lozz196 said:

I must be double-pro then, as I wear two (one on each wrist, two on one wrist would just be eccentric).

I have one on each wrist, one on each ankle and one on my cóck.

And another one up my àrse! 

[stingrayPete1977]

3 hours ago, fleabag said:

Guitar leads ... wha ?

Use these - result.  No chance of inopportune cable ejection

https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/guitar-wireless-systems/xvive-wireless-guitar-system-in-black

I nearly bought one of these until I tried the guitarists and found out it didn't work on an active bass!