discreet Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1415637017' post='2602237'] [color=#282828]Now we play the waiting game..... Ahh, the waiting game sucks. Let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos!- Homer[/color] [/quote][/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#282828]I heard that line this very evening - it's from the Mr Plow episode.[/color][/font][/size] Edited November 10, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1415652733' post='2602462'] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#282828]I heard that line this very evening - it's from the Mr Plow episode.[/color][/font][/size] [/quote] Yes it is. And a good episode it is too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Way to get back on topic, Karl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Derrick Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thanks very much, one does one's best. Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Ahhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 [quote name='Karl Derrick' timestamp='1415896448' post='2605000'] If anyone would like to see some initials impressed into leather, let me know? I have a letterset I had made in 'Optima' font, 8mm tall. Karl [/quote] Yes please Carl. Nearly ready to order now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='Karl Derrick' timestamp='1416047660' post='2606362'] Here's a sample of the intial debossing. I have one each of the letters in the set and can stamp up to three characters at once. The tan takes debossing well, as the leather compresses and turns a little darker. [/quote] Letters indicating the section of cow the leather comes from ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Derrick Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yep, 'Animal's Right Shoulder' Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='Karl Derrick' timestamp='1416057923' post='2606477'] Yep, 'Animal's Right Shoulder' Karl [/quote] Haha, nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Strap arrived - in perfect condition... Top marks on all fronts - as expected. The Mk.2 works a lot better for a smaller framed person (like myself) - Pics to come. Thanks for what may be the Ideal bass strap! (For me at this time). EDIT: A few early pics... This is an extremely comfy strap. It holds the P bass it's on at any angle I place it at. Need to install washers for a more solid strap fix, but as it is it's faily solid (the reinforced ends seem very tough). Will need to do a proper review once I'm used to it a little more. [attachment=176679:P1000516_Small.JPG] [attachment=176680:P1000517_small.JPG] [attachment=176681:P1000514_small.JPG] Edited November 18, 2014 by PlungerModerno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 [quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1416309493' post='2608836'] Strap arrived - in perfect condition... Top marks on all fronts - as expected. The Mk.2 works a lot better for a smaller framed person (like myself) - Pics to come. Thanks for what may be the Ideal bass strap! (For me at this time). [/quote] Very good! Didn't think I'd ever have GAS for a strap... but then, PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1416310513' post='2608845'] Very good! Didn't think I'd ever have GAS for a strap... but then, PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!! [/quote] Hey - check out post #304 for beauty shots . . . But I have added a few snaps of my one to my last post (# 328). Now I want one on every bass I pick up. With different colours. And detailing (like studs etc). And lengths (depending on the bass). All in good time! The prototype strap was a good strap IMO (probably great for someone it fitted perfectly). This mk.2 strap is like a hybrid of that design and a more traditional design - a very reasonable compromise given most buyers probably won't get the chance to be measured for a completely custom fit & contour (or try a range of shapes to get the best fit, increasing delivery costs exponentially!). I'll wait for the initial excitement to fade before giving it a review. I already know it'll be quite positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 [quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1416355448' post='2609448'] ...I have added a few snaps of my one to my last post (# 328). [/quote] It looks very good indeed and I must have one. I need only decide between pippin (slot and hole) or straplock (hole)... ...that sounds like a more interesting decision than it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I used leathergraft 4" wide padded leather straps and [i]nothing[/i] else. Fantastic product and I can't recommend them highly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1416360076' post='2609464'] I used leathergraft 4" wide padded leather straps and [i]nothing[/i] else. Fantastic product and I can't recommend them highly enough. [/quote] Sounds interesting . . . The clincher for me in this case is the unpadded suede backed shoulder section of the "Skin-Job Ideal Bass Strap Mk.2" - It's subtle curve keeps the pressure on all the suede - providing a wide and grippy surface - It might work on a lightly padded strap - but then I'm no strap expert. The P bass I'm using it on isn't heavy (my heaviest is a Jazz at a little under 10 lbs) - It just wants to lie closer to horizontal than I like with a slipperier strap. (it has a light ash body, and I like the original, slightly aged tuners!) Had a quick look at the "4" Softy" on the leathergraft site - sounds kinda funny if you ask me - anyway they look like decent straps. I'd have to try one to really form an opinion. In any case I'd imagine the 4" (like the Mk.2 at it's wide section) will help a lot with heavy basses and standing for long periods. It's like the bass weighs half of what it weighs with the previous strap (approx 3" wide, made of a foam) - and that's an nice budget strap - This one is super stable. I guess I got my shoulders & back their christmas present early this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Hi guys I've had to clear up the thread a bit as there was some direct selling and advertising going on. Please contact Karl directly by PM if you're interested in his straps Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Derrick Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) [b]This is my Affiliate page, for those wishing to inquire or order:[/b] [b]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/243139-karls-ergonomic-leather-bass-strap/#entry2526686[/b] [b]Karl[/b] Edited November 20, 2014 by Karl Derrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I recently received my strap from Karl. I only waited 6 days from order to delivery. Fantastic for a custom piece. It looks fabulous in black with black stitching. I suffer from shoulder problems which I receive treatment for. I've been using the strap for 3 days now without any of my usual aches. That included a 3 hour rehearsal last night. The strap does not slide on my shoulder thus securing the bass at my preferred angle. I use a heavy Sandberg and for the first time I'm not aware of its weight. I thoroughly recommend this strap. Great quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Derrick Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Thanks very much, Edster. Glad you like it. Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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