aceuggy Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Looking to buy a decent strap and I think neoprene is the way to go. Seen these straps on ebay, guy is selling them in different lengths. Any opinions on them or other recommendations welcome. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Comfort-Strapp-Pro-Bass-Strap-Short-Version-NEW_W0QQitemZ220261386207QQihZ012QQcategoryZ20831QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Comfort-Strapp-Pro-B...1713.m153.l1262[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 They are very comfortable. Price wise the eBay link is not much different to what I have seen them in shops for, indeed once you add shipping they are looking on the expensive side I think - that does of course require you to be able to find one in your local shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I got mine from Mark at bassdirect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 [quote name='6stringbassist' post='252652' date='Aug 1 2008, 12:29 PM']I got mine from Mark at bassdirect.[/quote] Me too. Very comfy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 They are really good, overwater sell them. I have a really wide planet waves strap which is even better but i cannot seem to find them anywhere. Not much help really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I also have a Ritter one that I was given, it's totally unused if you're interested. It's one of these - [url="http://www.ritter-basses-shop.com/shop_detail.php?gruppe=Bass%20Accessories&sid=c6f76b3ad5980c1d5a486e376fe6c4ae&detail=70"]http://www.ritter-basses-shop.com/shop_det...e&detail=70[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKenrick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 They're great, best strap I've ever used by a mile and extremely comfortable. I seem to remember paying £20-25 from the bass gallery in camden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 There was a big big long long thread on straps a while back with loads of different and sometimes exotic suggestions. Perhaps it should be pinned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20010&hl=strap"]Here it is[/url]. Maybe not that big and long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 They're good, I've got one too, but depending on the angle you have your bass at you can end up with the plastic bit right on your shoulder, which makes the nice big comfy neoprene bit kind of redundant... ah well, they're fine apart from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 In which case I cut out the piece of material between the neoprene and the plastic and had my darling mother stitch it back together. Works a treat and gets the neoprene where you want it. [quote name='TheRinser' post='252794' date='Aug 1 2008, 02:39 PM']They're good, I've got one too, but depending on the angle you have your bass at you can end up with the plastic bit right on your shoulder, which makes the nice big comfy neoprene bit kind of redundant... ah well, they're fine apart from that.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Haha, good move Gareth, I'll have a word with my old dear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 [quote name='TheRinser' post='252794' date='Aug 1 2008, 02:39 PM']They're good, I've got one too, but depending on the angle you have your bass at you can end up with the plastic bit right on your shoulder, which makes the nice big comfy neoprene bit kind of redundant... ah well, they're fine apart from that.[/quote] Blimey!! What angle do you play your bass at!! I dont think I have ever got close to that situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Well I've got the longest strapp. I've got it at it's shortest at the front, and pretty much longest at the back. But I find if I pull the neck up towards 45 degree, maybe a little more, I get the plastic bit digging in to the front of my shoulder. I'm 6'6" tall though, and play it with the bottom of the bass around hip height, maybe a little lower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 If you move around a lot, these straps aren't so cool. I bought one, used it at one practice, and it has sat in a box ever since. My Levy's leather one is getting more use, even though it isn't as comfortable, just because it doesn't have an elastic effect, and bungee the bass back into my face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I have a couple of these in different lengths, definitely my fave strap for gigging or long practice sessions. I'm sure I paid less than £25 in a shop though - Ebay ain't what it used to be eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceuggy Posted August 2, 2008 Author Share Posted August 2, 2008 [quote name='6stringbassist' post='252652' date='Aug 1 2008, 12:29 PM']I got mine from Mark at bassdirect.[/quote] Thanks for that, I have just ordered myself one from Bassdirect and saved myself almost a fiver! And thanks everyone for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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