Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Hi all, I have purchased another guitar strap (I know, it's an obsession ), which is beautiful and expensive, but the reviews suggest that it's not the most comfortable on the shoulder. It hasn't arrived yet (from US of A), I'll try it when it arrives, but I'm anticipating it being uncomfortable (I bought it because it's beautiful - style over substance & all that). Do any BCers have any recommendations for padded shoulder thingies that might make it more tolerable? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) ? <edit - nearly worked. Dammit.> Edited February 6, 2020 by Jakester Ballsed up linking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jakester Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Well, that was an anticlimax... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jakester said: https://www.footballamerica.co.uk/en/xtech/2684-9096-xtech-x2-skill-shoulder-pads.html#/47-size-small ? Yes. Thanks. That's exactly what I had in mind. ( ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I’ll be honest, that didn’t go as well as I’d hoped... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jakester said: I’ll be honest, that didn’t go as well as I’d hoped... I appreciate the suggestion, even if I won't necessarily be taking you up on it! Anyway, it's the most sensible suggestion that I've had It's also the most daft... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Could you get a Comfort Strapp and glue the new one to it? or just get a long strip of neoprene? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Skinnyman said: Could you get a Comfort Strapp and glue the new one to it? or just get a long strip of neoprene? @Jakester 's suggestion is still the most sensible suggestion. It's a pretty strap - I don't want to turn it into a 'Frankenstein's Monster'! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Teebs said: @Jakester 's suggestion is still the most sensible suggestion. It's a pretty strap - I don't want to turn it into a 'Frankenstein's Monster'! Well just wear a thick jumper and man up then, ya big softie Edited February 6, 2020 by Skinnyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Skinnyman said: Well just wear a thick jumper and man up then, ya big softie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I bought a gel padded thingy a while ago... it fitted over an existing strap. TBH it was crap... it kept slipping and it looked like a dog anyway. Like all things fashionable, you may have to choose between cutting a dash or being comfortable. If you don't mind looking like a pillock, I use a Kliq Aircell strap (from Amazon). Make sure you spell it right or they may send you a Kliq A***hole strap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Trueno said: I bought a gel padded thingy a while ago... it fitted over an existing strap. TBH it was crap... it kept slipping and it looked like a dog anyway. Like all things fashionable, you may have to choose between cutting a dash or being comfortable. If you don't mind looking like a pillock, I use a Kliq Aircell strap (from Amazon). Make sure you spell it right or they may send you a Kliq A***hole strap. Thanks @Trueno I'm not sure the A***hole strap is the one. 'Cutting a dash' it is then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Sometimes you just have to endure the pain in order to look like a Rock God. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Trueno said: Sometimes you just have to endure the pain in order to look like a Rock God. Wise words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I looked at these once before and ended up taking the padded shoulder bit off my laptop bag , I guess it would depend how wide the strap is 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 How wide is the strap you've ordered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 minute ago, naxos10 said: How wide is the strap you've ordered? 2" (50mm) - quite narrow, but it's what I'm used to, and the only width this particular strap comes in. I've never had a problem with straps being uncomfortable before, it's just that some of the reviews complained about discomfort. Hopefully. I won't need to add a padded doo-dah after all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Return that erroneous purchase, get one of these and there, you’ve found your brand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: Return that erroneous purchase, get one of these and there, you’ve found your brand. UGLY!!! It looks like fetish gear! New strap is PRETTY! Style over Substance™ Edited February 6, 2020 by Teebs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 If you do have a problem with the new strap I have a shoulder support that may help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Back in the old days I used to use string 😝 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 6, 2020 Author Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Back in the old days I used to use string 😝 Well, that's nowt! You don't know you were born. I could only dream of using string... I used to use barbed wire, and were grateful... ...played a 25 hour straight gig - collar bone exposed & pouring blood by the end, thanked & paid the promoter for the privilege! Edited February 6, 2020 by Teebs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Look no further.... 🙂 https://www.pinegroveleather.com/ https://www.pinegroveleather.com/double-padded-straps/bs64-superwide-bass-guitar-strap-brown Super quality, hand made in Hebden Bridge, God's County, UK Any questions, call Rod Boyes Pinegrove Leather www.pinegroveleather.com 07973 154888 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thanks for that @Bigguy2017 Hebden Bridge isn't far from me either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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