White Cloud Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Fellow Baschatters I've recently been lucky enough to acquire an Overwater Progress 3 deluxe - absolutely gorgeous looks, playability and tone: the only downside is that it is a bit of a heavyweight (and my shoulder is feeling it after an hour or two). Can any of you recommend a wide and well padded strap that would assist ease the weight? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I use Minotaur wide leather bass straps - can't fault them. https://www.minotaurguitarstraps.com/27-bass-wide-straps?p=1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Don't want to hijack but anyone recommend a non leather super wide? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) I've just bought a Gruvgear solo from BassDirect... Once you've sorted the slightly fiddley screw fixings it's incredibly comfy - no pain at all from my heavy Wal! And it's made of neoprene and plastic. Edited August 29, 2019 by Leonard Smalls 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I find the plain leather 3" wide Levy's straps fine. They are nice and cheap, too. Padding makes little difference imho. Once it compresses, it's as if it isn't there. It's the width that's important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I find the comfort strapp & neotech neoprene straps to be particularly comfy. I have tried a wide leather strap but it was quite stiff & was uncomfortable where the edge dug in at the shoulder. My '81 Precision is approximately the weight of an imploding star & the slight bounce of my (fender branded) neotech strap makes it feel less heavy. The extra long comfort strapp is a perfect length for a vintage pro thunderbird so I will be getting one for my other vintage pro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossHetherington Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: My '81 Precision is approximately the weight of an imploding star Literally made me laugh out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, stewblack said: Don't want to hijack but anyone recommend a non leather super wide? Not sure what is defined as super wide but for a non-leather option I've had a Levy's 3.25" Neoprene strap that was pretty comfy. https://www.levysleathers.com/product/guitar-strap-pm48np3-blk/ Edited August 29, 2019 by PJ-Bassist 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, PJ-Bassist said: Not sure what is defined as super wide but for a non-leather option I've had a Levy's 3.25" Neoprene strap that was pretty comfy. https://www.levysleathers.com/product/guitar-strap-pm48np3-blk/ Sorry I realise I was unnecessarily vague! Anything over 3". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Gruv gear recoil and vegan leather if that means anything to anyone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Gruv gear recoil and vegan leather if that means anything to anyone Absolutely it does, thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I hope that game across as genuine reading back - it was meant that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 40 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: I hope that game across as genuine reading back - it was meant that way! 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 They are leather, but Maruszczyk’s straps are so damn comfy. And very pliable. By comparison I have some similarly wide straps by Italia that make the bass seem heavier because the straps feel so stiff. Great straps, just stiff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I tried loads of straps and indeed it became a bit of an obsession at one point. THE softest and most comfortable I have is made from ethically sourced Buffalo leather 🐃 It’s a single layer, suede like on the inside, it literally flops into a heap when removed. I just bought another from eBay here https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F133055968613 Bit of a pain it’s from the US but we’ll worth it, it’ll last you forever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 The Mono GS1 is rather good, and as far as I'm aware, Amazon are doing them at the best price at £35.34. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mono-Cases-Large-Guitar-Strap/dp/B004GR9MOI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mono+gs1+long&qid=1567098392&s=gateway&sr=8-1 No leather in that, 3" wide, and pretty darned good. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted August 29, 2019 Author Share Posted August 29, 2019 Some really good suggestions; thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, White Cloud said: Some really good suggestions; thank you all! Sorry, a bit late to the party but, if you're not looking for leather, I'd highly recommend a Neotech Mega Strap. Very comfortable & lightweight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyP Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Gareth Hughes said: They are leather, but Maruszczyk’s straps are so damn comfy. And very pliable. Another vote for Maruszczyk straps. Only problem I have is spelling the name and getting the pronunciation right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I really the Mono GS1 Betty. It's wide, soft and well padded but the bit I like the best, but makes me odd as everyone else seems to want the opposite, is that it's not grippy at all. I hate a grippy strap that ends up dragging your shirt up your back and bunching it up on your shoulder. I like to play my bass in different positions, sometimes it's horizontal, other times it's angled up high and others down low, I like slippery 😀 It's also meat free! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 13 hours ago, DoubleOhStephan said: Sorry, a bit late to the party but, if you're not looking for leather, I'd highly recommend a Neotech Mega Strap. Very comfortable & lightweight. +1 for these, I have them on all my bass guitars. Mainly synthetic materials, but the ends are leather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat2019 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I did a lot of searching and ended up getting a Levy's Leathers M4gf-blk 3-1/2 inch Garment Leather Bass Guitar Strap on Amazon for £48. It’s been very comfortable during long rehearsals and gigs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) I'd love an Overwater bass but the weight has always been the issue that's prevented me from getting one. A good strap makes you feel more comfortable. They can address problems like neck-dive, etc, but many straps also add to the weight! My wide leather Harvest strap adds at least a pound to the weight I'm carrying. If weight is a problem either strengthen your shoulders by doing exercises (I've been doing this and it really works) or get a lighter bass. Edited August 30, 2019 by chris_b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 4 hours ago, chris_b said: I'd love an Overwater bass but the weight has always been the issue that's prevented me from getting one. A good strap makes you feel more comfortable. They can address problems like neck-dive, etc, but many straps also add to the weight! My wide leather Harvest strap adds at least a pound to the weight I'm carrying. If weight is a problem either strengthen your shoulders by doing exercises (I've been doing this and it really works) or get a lighter bass. I own a featherweight ACG & a lightweight Fender Jazz: I usually avoid any bass over 8.5lbs however, the Overwater just sounds and plays so wonderfully that I've decided that it is worth the weight... strengthening my shoulders could be a left-field (as in unexpected) but very useful idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 On 29/08/2019 at 16:21, Gareth Hughes said: They are leather, but Maruszczyk’s straps are so damn comfy. And very pliable. By comparison I have some similarly wide straps by Italia that make the bass seem heavier because the straps feel so stiff. Great straps, just stiff. If they're leather, a good application or two of dubbin will soften them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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