What's the best strap?

[Jack]

+1 on the RightOn straps. They're the only ones I've used that don't get longer through the night, that adjustment system is perfect. The rest of it isn't bad either. 

 

If you're reading, Bradley, I had mine BEFORE you made them cool. Although admittedly I've never played live with Lady GaGa so you win on that front. 

[Frank Blank]

In a very similar vein to @ped’s initial offering, the Kilq AirCell straps are excellent.

Edited October 31, 2020 by Frank Blank

[Baloney Balderdash]

Might not be the best, but damn I am in love with this deep dark purple patterned one, and I think I might need to buy it (It's an Ernie Ball Jacquard Guitar Strap - Purple Paisley, and it's even quite cheap, just about 22£/24 Euro) :

Edited October 29, 2020 by Baloney Balderdash

[Aalin]

On 29/10/2020 at 17:50, Doddy said:

I've not used the SBL strap but I know thst they are made by Ergo Straps, so it might be worth checking them out. I'm very tempted by one.

Thank's Doddy for the info about Ergo Straps. More expensive than the Gruv Gear.

Currently I'm using the Gruvgear Solo Strap Neo in 2.5” cause 4” are too large for me, too close form my neck and have a tendency to hurt it.

[ped]

I just got one of these from a friend, it's really clever and seems secure.. D'Addario Auto Lock. Nice material, too. It works over all the types of pin that I have, from Dunlop Dual Design, Gotoh and Schaller, even the type for Schaller locks, which I hate.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-Accessories-Guitar-Strap-50BAL04/dp/B07SSJYHYJ

 

 

[Nebadon2000]

Gruvgear has some nice straps; I bought the FABRK, comfortable, contemporary and easy to adjust

[Woodinblack]

I have the right on stamps which are good, a few of the couch straps, but my last one was the most expensive as I had a bit of difficulty getting a turquoise one and that came from Denali 

also have some tanglewoods, an Ernie ball, a fender, a Maruszczyk wide one, and a few no names 

Edited November 1, 2020 by Woodinblack

[Aalin]

19 hours ago, Nebadon2000 said:

Gruvgear has some nice straps; I bought the FABRK, comfortable, contemporary and easy to adjust

The FBRK is interesting because of its adjustable seatbelt  but the textile seems less elastic than the neoprene.

[stewblack]

On 28/10/2020 at 03:18, Collin Bass said:

By far they are the most comfortable straps I have ever slung over my shoulder.  And with a torn rotator cuff, comfort is a must.

Easily one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life when I tore mine, you have my sympathy. And yes, once you've suffered this type of injury the choice of strap takes on a far greater significance.

[stewblack]

On 28/08/2020 at 18:12, Reggaebass said:

I bought these quite a long time ago on ped’s recommendation, and they are great, they are nice and light and the padding is very comfortable 🙂

Hi, can you tell me what materials these are made from?

[Reggaebass]

24 minutes ago, stewblack said:

Hi, can you tell me what materials these are made from?

Hi stew, I’m not quite sure what you would call it , it’s really light, I use it most days and the padding is still as new. Edit, it says on their website it’s nylon 🙂

Edited November 2, 2020 by Reggaebass

[Paul S]

On 26/08/2020 at 14:02, ped said:

These are the my fave, very comfortable, padded area is massive and starts early after the pin, and the strap is super lightweight. 
 

Are these grippy or slippy, please?

[ped]

28 minutes ago, Paul S said:

Are these grippy or slippy, please?

I'd say more slippy than grippy. Hard to say, but it stays put nicely.

[stewblack]

2 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Hi stew, I’m not quite sure what you would call it , it’s really light, I use it most days and the padding is still as new. Edit, it says on their website it’s nylon 🙂

What about the ends? I can't find anything online toi say what they are and wondered if the strap itself gave any clues?

 

[Reggaebass]

8 minutes ago, stewblack said:

What about the ends?

They are leather stew , I can take a pic if you want 

Edited November 2, 2020 by Reggaebass

[stewblack]

2 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

They are leather stew , I can take a pic if you want 

no problem, that's what I needed to know, thank you. 

[Woodinblack]

1 hour ago, stewblack said:

no problem, that's what I needed to know, thank you. 

All the couch ones I have, the right on and my new expensive Denali are all vegan. Makes it a bit more expensive as strangely two of those are american.

[Jack]

20 hours ago, stewblack said:

no problem, that's what I needed to know, thank you. 

RightOn do a vegan range if that's a requirement. 

[Woodinblack]

1 hour ago, Jack said:

RightOn do a vegan range if that's a requirement. 

Yep, as mentioned in my post. I have a blue paisley RightOn, although I find the, quite stiff, the couch ones are the clear winners I think.

[bnt]

I’ve had a wide DiMarzio ClipLock in red since 1990, and it looks nearly brand new. I haven’t used it non-stop, but it hasn’t let me down. This is what Steve Vai uses with his JEM guitars, which are not light, and he does the throw around the body thing. 

Edited November 10, 2020 by bnt

[Skybone]

Big fan of the Mono GS1 Betty straps. Comfy, grippy enough for me, and also don't have any leather in them.

[Doddy]

I've just picked up a 3.25" Levys strap. It's got quite thick padding and really takes a lot of weight and makes the bass feel lighter.

[Stub Mandrel]

On 29/10/2020 at 22:43, Baloney Balderdash said:

Might not be the best, but damn I am in love with this deep dark purple patterned one, and I think I might need to buy it (It's an Ernie Ball Jacquard Guitar Strap - Purple Paisley, and it's even quite cheap, just about 22£/24 Euro) :

These are gorgeous.

[Baloney Balderdash]

48 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

These are gorgeous.

How are they as straps though?

As in how do they feel to wear and play with, do they hold your bass in place well enough?

Ordered the purple one I had in mind getting, but it's out of stock at Thomann, and they aren't getting a new batch until mid December, so will have to wait on mine.  

 

Edited November 10, 2020 by Baloney Balderdash

[Stub Mandrel]

19 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

How are they as straps though?

As in how do they feel to wear and play with, do they hold your bass in place well enough?

Ordered the purple one I had in mind getting, but it's out of stock at Thomann, and they aren't getting a new batch until mid December, so will have to wait on mine.  

 

As 50mm plains straps go, they are slightly more padded and slightly less grippy compared to nylon-only ones (e.g. Fender), not too slippy.

Personally I'm happy with 50mm straps of any strip (or paisley) so i'm happy...