The Most Beautiful Strap In The World

[Stub Mandrel]

Went to an almost deserted PMT in Nottingham today, looking for a strap for my HB kit-build 'Deathburger'.

First one I spotted was a big, baby-blue leather one but it was £49 with some pointless (for me) rapid adjustment feature. The chap spent some time looking for a vegan one (he obviously hadn't noticed I was wearing a leather jacket, but perhaps he sensed my veggieness?)

The most appropriate was a vintage looking cheapie.

After looking at (but not touching) several basses - I like the Gretsch short-scale ones - then I spotted another rack of straps, with this Ernie Ball one, a touch pricey but spot on IMHO with a slightly vintage feel to suit the bass (I gave it a 50s P-bass headstock).

I think it's the best match of any strap and bass that I've seen 🥰😍😘