thepurpleblob Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Apologies if this has already been covered - I couldn't find it. I'm looking for a recommendation for a really good strap. It's not quite money no object but I'm happy to pay proper money for a really good strap. I tend to play fairly high so massive length is not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 There is to me no viable alternaltive: [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Comfort_Strapps.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...rt_Strapps.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I always use a wide Levy's - black, neoprene material. Cheap, comfortable, long, long-lasting. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='543639' date='Jul 17 2009, 10:03 PM']I always use a wide Levy's - black, neoprene material. Cheap, comfortable, long, long-lasting. P[/quote] Me too! Spreads the load & doesn't detract the eye from a cool looking bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I like leather(!) so tend to go for stuff like this: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PURPLE-CELTIC-GUITAR-STRAP-Embossed-Italian-Leather_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1688Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem3ca3eeb0daQQitemZ260448366810QQptZUKQ5fGuitarQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PURPLE-CELTIC-GUITAR...alenotsupported[/url] G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I've started using nice 4" wide thick leather straps. Spreads the weight and stops slippage. The last one was an emergency purchase from the Bass Cellar and was £25, so they're probably much cheaper elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Mmm... I like the look of those Comfort Strapp things. I have a bit of a dodgy shoulder (along with the dodgy back etc etc... old age!!) and my shoulder can start to suffer after a long stint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Comfort Straps are good but ive had one where the plastic bracket holding the web part to the neoprene pad snapped and my bass nearly hit the floor Had to repair it with cable ties for the night then binned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I've had a 'Comfort Strap' fail in this way but 'Comfort Strapps' (there is a difference) seem much better constructed. I just wonder if yours was the former, similar copy type or the original? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='543836' date='Jul 18 2009, 10:24 AM']I've had a 'Comfort Strap' fail in this way but 'Comfort Strapps' (there is a difference) seem much better constructed. I just wonder if yours was the former, similar copy type or the original? Peter[/quote] Mine was a Comfort Strapp with two Ps Ppeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 If you like the smell of leather have a look at www.bulldogproducts.co.uk great service too! Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='543821' date='Jul 18 2009, 10:06 AM']Mmm... I like the look of those Comfort Strapp things. I have a bit of a dodgy shoulder (along with the dodgy back etc etc... old age!!) and my shoulder can start to suffer after a long stint.[/quote] To help with my sore neck and shoulder, I've tried this: [url="http://www.eaglemusicshop.com/details1.asp/ProductID/5154/sid/337/Planet-Waves-Dare-Strap.htm"]http://www.eaglemusicshop.com/details1.asp...-Dare-Strap.htm[/url] I've got a spare one here you can have for £8, if you want. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 [quote name='Spartacus' post='543843' date='Jul 18 2009, 10:33 AM']Mine was a Comfort Strapp with two Ps Ppeter [/quote] Kk and worth knowing thnx, I tie wrap mine anyway to prevent any such probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I have a Comfort Strapp and a top of the line Levys padded leather strap. The Levys is my favourite of the two - expensive (£50 I think) but worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Levy's M7GP on all the basses I use regularly. I have a Comfort Strapp too, but IMO it's ugliness outweighs it's slight comfort advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 [url="http://www.corvoleather.com/"]Corvo Leather Straps[/url] - lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 I've seen some players using a leather strap with a kind of swivel arrangement that means there's no twist between your shoulder and the strap button. Seems like a potentially good idea. I've never seen them for sale though. Anybody come across these (if you know what I'm talking about)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabock Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='544064' date='Jul 18 2009, 03:36 PM']I've seen some players using a leather strap with a kind of swivel arrangement that means there's no twist between your shoulder and the strap button. Seems like a potentially good idea. I've never seen them for sale though. Anybody come across these (if you know what I'm talking about)?[/quote] I'm in the same boat and stumbled across these the other day. Anyone use them?? www.italiastraps.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Has anyone used Mono Straps? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mono_STRAPPS.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...no_STRAPPS.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 [quote name='PauBass' post='545448' date='Jul 20 2009, 04:38 PM']Has anyone used Mono Straps? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mono_STRAPPS.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...no_STRAPPS.html[/url] [/quote] No - but I do like the look of them. And the ring is steel so won't break as some of the plastic ones can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pentode Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Not tried them myself but the 'Xtra clef' looks a bit tasty IMO [url="http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/html/straps.html"]http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/html/straps.html[/url] Could end up waiting a bit for delivery and not to mention ££££££££££££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='543635' date='Jul 17 2009, 09:55 PM']Apologies if this has already been covered - I couldn't find it. I'm looking for a recommendation for a really good strap. It's not quite money no object but I'm happy to pay proper money for a really good strap. I tend to play fairly high so massive length is not an issue.[/quote] MB1. Fender do a woven strap (not the plasticy seat belt type) with thick stitched suede ends and a oval leather fender logo on one end.Ive had red ,black and sand coloured ones for years...Absolutely Mustard Straps if you can find one. Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='PauBass' post='545448' date='Jul 20 2009, 04:38 PM']Has anyone used Mono Straps? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mono_STRAPPS.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...no_STRAPPS.html[/url] [/quote] Oooh - they look really proper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tischbein Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Check these out.... hot, but mucho dinero... [url="http://www.richter-leder-gmbh.de/"]richter straps[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumfrog Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 all the cool people know there's only one place to get your straps.... Jodi Head custom straps [url="http://www.jodihead.com/"]http://www.jodihead.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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