ped Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 I love straps. I’ve even made a special area to hang them all. Here’s one of my faves though which I had made by a guy on Etsy. It’s a fixed length without the bulky adjustment parts and it holds my backbeat pack nicely - the leather is quite thick and quite ‘hard’ which strangely feels super comfortable as it kind of moulds around you and feels great. 2 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 58 minutes ago, ped said: the leather is quite thick and quite ‘hard’ which strangely feels super comfortable as it kind of moulds around you and feels great. ooerr.... 2 Quote
Bass Culture Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 Why do we all buy so many straps?! I've got 3 basses, all with (the same) strap locks, so as easy as it gets transferring a strap from one to the other, but each has their own strap anyway. Not only that but I've been following this thread closely for inspiration for a new strap for a new bass I'm expecting to arrive quite soon. Which will have the same strap locks as all the others. Quote
stewblack Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Bass Culture said: Why do we all buy so many straps?! I've just been through a period of strap GAS. Basschat is wholly to blame, of course. Without this place I'd never have known straps could come in different shapes, sizes, and from many diverse materials. Also I wouldn't have been offered the opportunity to buy so many second hand. I ask myself if I'm planning to get one for each bass just to save the enormous effort of attaching them. It's a sickness. 2 Quote
Bigguy2017 Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 I put a strap on an instrument and leave it on there. Only comes off for major maintenance etc. So, every guitar gets a strap. This is the way. 5 2 Quote
Paul S Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Bass Culture said: Why do we all buy so many straps?! I've got 3 basses, all with (the same) strap locks, so as easy as it gets transferring a strap from one to the other, That works OK if all your basses are same size and shape but mine are all over the place. Plus I have wider straps for heavier basses, a couple of basses don't have space for a normal strap so I need one with a narrow 'belt' type thing. Etc. Plenty of reasons. Plus some are nicer than others 2 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted January 11, 2021 Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Bigguy2017 said: I put a strap on an instrument and leave it on there. Only comes off for major maintenance etc. So, every guitar gets a strap. This is the way. Me too, as well, also! I enjoy finding an appropriate strap. Luckily, I am quite happy with bog-standard 50mm/2" nylon straps so this hasn't bankrupted me. I like woven mandolin/ukelele straps. Fender straps for Fenders and Squiers (I know!). Most lush is my Ernie Ball jacquard one. I have a very old rainbow one with hippy scarves and badges all over it dating back to the late 80s. My brother designed a custom Hawkwind one for me and got it made as a present, that's on my fretless. When I eventually bring all my collection back together, I will share photos 🙂 1 Quote
Bass Culture Posted January 12, 2021 Posted January 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Bigguy2017 said: I put a strap on an instrument and leave it on there. Only comes off for major maintenance etc. So, every guitar gets a strap. This is the way. Me too! My comment was in no way a criticism, simply an acknowledgement of something, I think, we all do. Quote
knicknack Posted January 19, 2021 Posted January 19, 2021 For anyone interested in the Ergo straps, Bassdirect have just become the UK dealer. Prices are comparable if not a little cheaper than buying directly. May have just ordered another... 1 Quote
Fil1ip Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 I have just received this today It's a Bespoke strap made in Lincolnshire from an old RAF fire hose. The hose would normally go in land fill. It served its time in Cambridgeshire at RAF Wittering Looks nice in my opinion 6 Quote
diskwave Posted February 20, 2021 Posted February 20, 2021 Well if u can find one, those old Musicman 5 inchers are da bomb. Still got mine from 1978. Left it behind at a gig a few years ago......a 90 mile round trip to get it....well worth the effort. 1 Quote
Supernaut Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 I've used a Neotech Mega strap the last three years and think it's great. Not a huge fan of strap locks so install oversized strap buttons on all my basses. Quote
Aalin Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 I bought this strap: PolyLock Ernie Ball neoprene https://www.ernieball.fr/guitar-accessories/guitar-straps/polylock-guitar-straps#P04145 which doesn’t need the installation of strap locks. I'm very happy with it, very comfortable, a bit similar to the Gruv Gears with a center band and one on each side. Also I am surprised that no one has mentioned the Harley Benton Guitar Strap available from Thomann which for £14.30 makes a pretty good job: https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_guitarstrap_padded_black.htm Quote
MacDaddy Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 Best strap? Surely the triple LED guitar strap! 3 1 Quote
Happy Jack Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, MacDaddy said: Best strap? Surely the triple LED guitar strap! That's just a still from Close Encounters ... 1 Quote
BassApprentice Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 Has anyone use the 3" DiMarzio cliplock straps? Quite like the idea of being able to have one strap for multiple guitars Quote
binky_bass Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 I recently bought an ACG strap, it's hand made in the UK, excellent quality leather, 3" wide with a good amount of soft padding and a suede underside that really helps stop slippage. Very comfortable indeed! Also just bought two Richter straps (they have a good reduced price 'B-Stock' section!), they've not arrived yet but they look great and their 'Artist' list is formidable! Quote
yourfurryfiend Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, binky_bass said: I recently bought an ACG strap, it's hand made in the UK, excellent quality leather, 3" wide with a good amount of soft padding and a suede underside that really helps stop slippage. Very comfortable indeed! Also just bought two Richter straps (they have a good reduced price 'B-Stock' section!), they've not arrived yet but they look great and their 'Artist' list is formidable! Doh! I just bought Springbreak III, I didn't see there was a B-Stock section, oh well, the price wasn't too bad. Quote
TheGreek Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 Found these on Ebay - look very nice and comfy - £15 Comfort strap Quote
binky_bass Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Found these on Ebay - look very nice and comfy - £15 Comfort strap I bought one of these when I had a 15% off deal through eBay, came in at £11 all in. Perfectly reasonable straps though the plastic adjuster is a bit clunky! But for £11 it was a good buy. I have WAY too many straps now so I might actually shift this one on if anyone wants it! It's still in the box with the free plectrums and plastic strap locks! 1 Quote
Andermtc Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 On 19/01/2021 at 17:32, knicknack said: For anyone interested in the Ergo straps, Bassdirect have just become the UK dealer. Prices are comparable if not a little cheaper than buying directly. May have just ordered another... Picked up a Rocket 3" from them today, only tried it for a short time but feels comfortable from the off. Very nicely made as well. Quote
MikanHannille Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 Have to be Heistercamp Supersoft Leedon Tor for me. 3 Quote
binky_bass Posted April 3, 2021 Posted April 3, 2021 Just had another 3 Pinegrove straps delivered today, that makes 4 in total including my ACG branded one. After a fairly exhaustive search, these are the definitely the best straps out there in my humble opinion! 2 Quote
adamlunt Posted April 4, 2021 Posted April 4, 2021 I've been a Dimarzio ClipLock strap user for a while, but I have no idea why. I suppose they just do the job and they're nice and secure. I've tried a few different options with more padding and different materials, but always find they're a bit too grippy on my clothes. Quote
Al Krow Posted April 4, 2021 Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, binky_bass said: Just had another 3 Pinegrove straps delivered today, that makes 4 in total including my ACG branded one. After a fairly exhaustive search, these are the definitely the best straps out there in my humble opinion! Wow!!! And I'm not talking about the bass straps! 😁 Any YT clips of you playing those 8, 9 or 10 string basses? Edited April 4, 2021 by Al Krow Quote
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