Look, no hands! ^_^
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So I bought [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-MADE-2-75-WIDE-BIG-SOFTEE-REAL-LEATHER-GUITAR-STRAP_W0QQitemZ350278734646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item518e3d5336"]one of these straps[/url]...
[b]Pros:[/b]
[list]
[*] Holds the neck up at a better angle
[*] Comfy on the shoulder
[*] Smells of leather
[/list][b]Cons:[/b]
[list]
[*] Neck angle could be [i]slightly[/i] higher
[*] Pulls at clothing on shoulder - I expected this, and it's not too bad unless I wear something loose
[*] Difficult to use with [url="http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=142&pmh=products/accessories"]cheapo strap locks[/url] due to thickness
[/list]Overall it's a success; it hasn't [i]solved[/i] the problem, but it's a definite improvement for a small price. Thanks to bartelby for the recommendation
(Btw, the maximum length is about 51", which is ok for me but might not be enough for taller folks!)
[quote name='Mog' post='768624' date='Mar 8 2010, 10:36 PM']How does the P special sound BTW? was looking at one in vintage cherry with considerable GAS on Saturday.[/quote]
Not sure how well I can answer this, since I've never played anything better to compare it against! The P pickup gives me a nice fat tone for the classics, and the J is hollow enough for indie-type stuff. Sounds good to me!