Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) I recently bought a daphne blue Fender logo strap like this one: It looks great with my '72 Daphne blue musicmaster, however I'm used to using Suede straps or ones with a similar grippy reverse side. Due to the webbing on the back of this one, my feather-light musicmaster does exhibit some minor neck dive which is not apparent when using a suede strap - My seafoam Levys Suede one previously used with this bass has been promoted to my JMJ Mustang and looks great with it as it is very close to the same colour. I figured that something grippy stuck to the inside of the new strap might help, and today while browsing the popular high-street emporium, 'the land of pound', I found this stuff - 'Stick 'em up non-slip rug gripper'. I don't remember how much it cost though. 😝 It looks to be about a gnats wotsit narrower than the strap and the grippy dots are a pretty close match to daphne blue, so I am hopeful that it should work well and not look out of place. I will be trying it later and I will report back here with my findings. There's 1.5m on the roll, but I think I will only need to use about 50cm on the strap. Edited June 26, 2019 by Jean-Luc Pickguard 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Nice idea - be interested to see how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 I have stuck it onto the area where it is needed. The adhesive seems to be very good, on a par with carpet tape and the rubbery dots are nice & grippy. Just tried the bass briefly and there is no longer any trace of neck dive. I'll have to see how it works long-term - it it comes unstuck or starts to peel, but initial impressions are good. If I redo it I might try sticking a load of one inch strips about an eighth of an inch apart instead of a single long piece to try to minimise any wrinkling that occurs when the strap is flexed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Looks good. Smart idea maybe trying strips if it does get wrinkled. Look at you, all "life hack" 'n stuff 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 That Musicmaster is lush. I bet it looks great with blue jeans and sandals. An ideal summer bass. 🌞 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Just now, Ricky 4000 said: That Musicmaster is lush. I bet it looks great with blue jeans and sandals. An ideal summer bass. 🌞 Hippy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 they should make velcro straps with matching t-shirt for neck diving basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 update - this has not been a total success as the adhesive of the tape doesn't stick well to the polyester webbing of the strap and after leaving it overnight the tape actually fell off, so some additional sticking agent is requires. If tape was cloth it could probably be sewn, but its like thick parcel tape or sellotape so sewing would probably cause it to tear. Not sure what to use to give additonal stickage - maybe some kind of contact adhesive? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) Copydex? Copydex 50ml Tube [Branded] https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01A103MDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k2-fDbHFQYP47 Edited June 29, 2019 by stewblack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 8 hours ago, stewblack said: Copydex? Copydex 50ml Tube [Branded] https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01A103MDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k2-fDbHFQYP47 LOL! I saw you post and thought you were recommending a coat of copydex to make a strap non-slip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: LOL! I saw you post and thought you were recommending a coat of copydex to make a strap non-slip! I mean, that could work... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the suggestion, I remember copydex from school - its the one that stinks of tramps' trousers if I recall correctly. That could work, along with using thin strips of the tape rather than one long piece. I can't remember whether the odour is likely to stay or go away once the glue is dry though. Edited June 30, 2019 by Jean-Luc Pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguacollas Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I used tennis grip -a cheap one- attached to the inside of a strap three years ago. Still works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguacollas Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I play two 5 strings Warwicks with this strap. It gives some extra grip that really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 You could get a shark-skin strap - might get a bit bloody if you play shirtless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: You could get a shark-skin strap - might get a bit bloody if you play shirtless... Or glue wire wool to the inside of the strap? Perhaps the best way would just be to staple it to your shoulder. It shouldn't move then 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I've had another idea, but I think it's too pervy to post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 do it right, take it to a shoe repairer/leather shop and have them glue/sew a piece of suede to the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Cut out of leather from an old sofa, kept in place with double sided tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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