bigsmokebass Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hey guys, Ive had my Levy's 3" strap in XL length (i believe) and it has served me well the last few years considering i'm a fussy bugger. The only problem is with the material has started to fray and harden: which leaves me with some beautiful rashes and scratches on my neck when i'm rocking out. Looking at the market lately and i feel liked i've missed something, the prices have risen somewhat :-| i dont think i paid £15 for this pretty awesome and durable strap but now im looking over £25 for the same style. Im wondering if anyone could recommend me any good straps to go for, for a 6"6 bulky lad who likes 2.5-3". Webbed or Leather? Thanks for reading and looking forward to hear some of your suggestions. BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330754941649?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1012wt_734"]Levy's on eBay i[/url]'ve seen this, anyone tried it? comfortable? BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I just bought a Mono strap called The Betty which is possibly both the coolest looking and most comfortable strap I've ever tried. £30ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 On? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojplaysbass Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 i got a bear strap and i love it - made to the length i requested (under £30 if i remember right) http://www.bearstraps.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 [quote name='ojplaysbass' timestamp='1342046999' post='1728869'] i got a bear strap and i love it - made to the length i requested (under £30 if i remember right) [url="http://www.bearstraps.com/"]http://www.bearstraps.com/[/url] [/quote]So you dont spill your guinness right? Clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I used a Planet Waves locking strap for the last 12 odd years without a problem. Its the older version of this one. [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/38340-planet-waves-planet-lock-strap-black.html"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/38340-planet-waves-planet-lock-strap-black.html[/url] Not exactly what you're looking for but a good option to keep in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I just recently bought two on ebay. The brand was called "Gaucho". Lovely thick leather. Quite impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Levys M26XL? 18 quid on Thomann. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulpirie8 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 +1 for Mono GS1 straps! They're definitely the comfiest straps I've ever tried. They're 3" wide and the large ones extend to about 59"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I used the same levy strap and yes, it irritates my neck, so i bought this.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AIRCELL-EXTREME-COMFORT-PADDED-AIR-CUSHION-GUITAR-BASS-STRAP-/390438837096?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5ae7f7db68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Corvo for leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 +1 for Bear straps. Rupert Breedon is very helpful and the straps are real craftsmanship pieces, i love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've found DSL leathers to be great on EBay, not te cheapest but very good leather. They do a Lemmy signature model, I couldn't resist! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojplaysbass Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1342047499' post='1728883'] So you dont spill your guinness right? Clever. [/quote] straight over my head - sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThrust Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I got one from Leathercraft. UK made and pretty good prices [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=mi&field-keywords=LEATHERCRAFT"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=mi&field-keywords=LEATHERCRAFT[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrunci Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'm still using the same 3" basic leather straps I bought 25 years ago, they have served me well 3 nights a week since then. They have aged toi a nice soft durable feel. They are so worn in both sides look like polished leather now. I wouldn't pay more than a tenner for a leather strap myself. Purple trading company on ebay do them nice and cheap. No pading or stitching to worry about just a thick lump of leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eljay Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 [b][font=Arial][url="http://www.lmproducts.com/bassstraps.htm"]http://www.lmproduct.../bassstraps.htm[/url][/font][/b] [url="http://lmproducts.com/garmentlux_000.htm"]http://lmproducts.co...mentlux_000.htm[/url] http://shop.lmproducts.com/products/productdetail/part_number=E-H35%20BK/9300.0.1.1 [size=5][b]WARNING![/b][/size] I rep this strap Company to Independent Retail Dealers in the United States!!!! They are made by a 25-year old family run- business with approx. 25 employees that cuts, stitches, sews, and fabricates them; that's all they do is make Guitar straps. I've been there, interesting process to watch btw. (every frickin' day I hear some store owner say "I carry Levy's, *&&^ Canadians!) I use the hidden tail Ranger on my heavier basses. Whether I work for them or not, I feel they are among the best production made straps in the Industry; this is due to the leathers used, the stitching, and the foam padding.. I was using the "Eyeland" variants, having them cut for me to a 43" length (I don't like my Basses hanging around my nutz) long before they offered me the opp to rep them. If I'm breaking any UKBASSCHAT rules, PLEASE LET ME KNOW (Nicely) i offer to go again to the Tower of London, where I have been before. Good Straps, really. Take a peek. http://lmproducts.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 [url="http://www.bulldogproducts.co.uk/guitarstraps.htm"]http://www.bulldogproducts.co.uk/guitarstraps.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Italia straps. Great stuff. I have a 4" one and it is the bee's bendy bits. They frequently run 2 for 1 offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) As usual I'll vote for Minotaur: [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=q9n0re781c3ta1tj3ulr736bp3"]http://minotaur.gr/c...ta1tj3ulr736bp3[/url] I've got the Vintage 'Used Look' 4"-wide leather. Very good. €42. Edited July 20, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 +1 for Minotaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Always liked the look of the eyeland stuff, but when I enquired the cost of delivery + import just made it too pricey to warrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morsefull Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 + 1 for Italia straps. Got 2 4inch straps on their BOGOF offer. Fantastic quality .Very comfy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 [url="http://comfortstrapp.com/products.htm"]http://comfortstrapp.com/products.htm[/url] That's all I need to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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