beanydc Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Hey all, Bass straps started to slip a bit. Any tips or tricks to keep it locked in place? Or any decent recommendations that won't break the bank!? This is what I'm currently using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 Headless bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Velcro on the underside will work a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Do you mean the length adjustment buckle is slipping, or the whole strap is slipping on your shoulder? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 If the buckle is slipping, set to desired length and put a stitch of cotton around the centre bar of the buckle. I have the same problem with Mono straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 Switch to Double Bass As Ped asks - is the strap slipping on your shoulder, or is the buckle slipping? @ezbass has a fix for the latter. I think if I used velcro on the underside of the strap, I would get annoyed if it attached itself to my shirt. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlittle Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 (edited) I’ve always used all-suede straps on all my basses as it sticks to your clothes and never slips. Also can help with neck dive. Levy’s used to make some great ones. Edited August 22 by simonlittle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanydc Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 11 hours ago, ped said: Do you mean the length adjustment buckle is slipping, or the whole strap is slipping on your shoulder? Hi mate. Sorry should of been more specific. Yeah like the whole strap moves on my shoulder like neck dive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanydc Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 9 hours ago, simonlittle said: I’ve always used all-suede straps on all my basses as it sticks to your clothes and never slips. Also can help with neck dive. Levy’s used to make some great ones. Thanks. Will check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlittle Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 @beanydcThese are the ones I use. Not sure whether they make this version specifically anymore but they’re great https://levysleathers.com/collections/leather-guitar-straps/products/signature-tri-glide-suede-series 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 27 minutes ago, beanydc said: Hi mate. Sorry should of been more specific. Yeah like the whole strap moves on my shoulder like neck dive As others have said, suede backed for the win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanydc Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 10 minutes ago, ezbass said: As others have said, suede backed for the win. Yeah il look into it and invest in one. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 You could get some suede and stick it to the underside of the strap, seeing as that is (I think) a wide padded strap. I have a similar Lekato strap - I don't have any neck-divey basses that I use standing but I checked the strap and the neoprene/memory foam is a bit slippier than I imagined it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanydc Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 8 hours ago, tauzero said: You could get some suede and stick it to the underside of the strap, seeing as that is (I think) a wide padded strap. I have a similar Lekato strap - I don't have any neck-divey basses that I use standing but I checked the strap and the neoprene/memory foam is a bit slippier than I imagined it would be. Yeah its really slippy to be fair. That's true il see if I can source some. Prob be easier to get a new strap mind for the faff 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 I use mostly Leathergraft comfy suede straps or Perri's suede with sheepskin pad on my basses/guitars and these help a lot to prevent slippage/neckdive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 A thumbs up for Leathergraft from me as well. They are not expensive but are very good quality and very easy to deal with (they even made a shorter length ladder section for me for only a few extra quid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 https://www.pinegroveleather.com/pages/bass I have several Pinegrove straps, the BS66 comes with a suede underside and you can have suede on the underside of the other bass straps for an extra £10 (which makes them almost as dear as the BS66). Not cheap but bloody good straps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 I had suede on the underside of my straps but I went back to leather smooth both sides and it stops your shirt being pulled about which looks goofy on stage !! Levys straps with leather both sides don’t slip as much as some but are not grippy like suede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Pinegrove straps every time. Super comfy, grippy and well made. Smell nice too🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 +1 on Pinegrove. Great straps. I also really liked the status wide straps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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