How Many Straps Have You Got?

[Davo-London]

6 basses 2 straps.  Both top quality wide leather straps.  Why do you need more than 2?

Peace

Davo

 

[Skinnyman]

23 hours ago, Teebs said:

I have one for each bass (7) & then some more

Maybe about 9, or 11... or something

 

I'm guessing that your ties, braces (if worn) and socks are all equally bright and sunny reflections of your cheery personality?

This is why i favour darker hues.

[Teebs]

1 hour ago, Skinnyman said:

I'm guessing that your ties, braces (if worn) and socks are all equally bright and sunny reflections of your cheery personality?

This is why i favour darker hues.

"I wear black on the outside, 'cause black is how I feel on the inside"? (Unloveable, The Smiths)

Surely not, Mr SM?

Now you're taking the Gollum thing too far!

[Skinnyman]

16 minutes ago, Teebs said:

"I wear black on the outside, 'cause black is how I feel on the inside"? (Unloveable, The Smiths)

Surely not, Mr SM?

Now you're taking the Gollum thing too far!

Not at all. I prefer to adapt my mood as the occasion requires. Your strap collection sort of enforces cheerfulness, whether or not you actually feel cheerful.

Remember, the bass players job is to stand next to the drummer and look fed up. Largely because we're stood next to the bloody drummer

[Teebs]

5 minutes ago, Skinnyman said:

Remember, the bass players job is to stand next to the drummer and look fed up.

I prefer to look 'moody' - creates an air of mystery

I think mystique is an important element in live performance

 

[Skinnyman]

Just now, Teebs said:

I prefer to look 'moody' - creates an air of mystery

I think mystique is an important element in live performance

 

As in 'what the hell is he playing?'. That's the only mystique i project

[Teebs]

6 minutes ago, Skinnyman said:

As in 'what the hell is he playing?'. That's the only mystique i project

*heckle*

PLAY SOMETHING YOU KNOW!

[KevB]

I have three of the same type...

 

[Skinnyman]

11 minutes ago, KevB said:

I have three of the same type...

 

Triplets. Nice. I've always dreamed of triplets on a bed.....

[Bobthedog]

Currently only three bass guitars but nine guitar straps. Ten if I include the Jock. 

[Stub Mandrel]

31 minutes ago, KevB said:

I have three of the same type...

 

You just need three matching guitars 😉

 

[Stub Mandrel]

This gorgeous one arrived today! Really long leather tabs and very thick material too and only £3.99 from a UK seller!

[DaytonaRik]

Surely it's always 1 per bass/guitar that you own hence a total of 7 for me

[paul_5]

My main strap is a 3" neoprene one for my dicky shoulder that I use for both basses and skinny guitar. I've got a couple of others lying around that I don't really use.

 

Big, fat, stretchy straps are the way forward.

[Stub Mandrel]

12 minutes ago, paul_5 said:

My main strap is a 3" neoprene one for my dicky shoulder that I use for both basses and skinny guitar. I've got a couple of others lying around that I don't really use.

 

Big, fat, stretchy straps are the way forward.

But how can you do a Billy Sheehan neck-bend with a stretchy strap!?

[fleabag]

5 currently, but one will be hoofed into the skip soon. Of the keepers, this is my fave ... it's a beastly 4"   and unbelievably comfortable

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/208644801/wide-guitar-strap-bass-guitar-strap?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-4&frs=1

[fretmeister]

One for each instrument and a couple that I don’t use anymore.

 

almost all are Neotech Mega Bass Straps. 

[Stub Mandrel]

9 minutes ago, fleabag said:

5 currently, but one will be hoofed into the skip soon. Of the keepers, this is my fave ... it's a beastly 4"   and unbelievably comfortable

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/208644801/wide-guitar-strap-bass-guitar-strap?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-4&frs=1

Despite being a veggie, I salvaged some big sheets of leather of about that colour from a pair of sofas.

I've just realised I can use them to make  broad under-straps. Adding one to my genuine Ace peace and dove strap will give me the authentic Neil Young effect (just add a Gold Top LP and paint black...)

[fleabag]

Also a veggie going on 35 years +  and i got mine second hand ( and free ) by mistake !   I would never pay such a ridiculous £88 for a strap

[12stringbassist]

About 60, mainly checker straps.

[ezbass]

I've suddenly realised that I have more straps than I need, especially pristine, padded leather ones. Time to hit the for sale section.

[SH73]

What's a guitar strap. I am a solo home "artist" do don't use one really.

I own a comfort strap and two cheapos that probably dug in your shoulders and neck.

I found one under the workbench covered in dust.

[bazzbass]

Fart oo many

6 basses, 9 straps, at least. I've got a nice padded leather one for my Fender Am Std and am slowing buying the same strap with different colour upholstery backing for the others.

I've recently installed the Diablo Twist Lock strap pins so once a strap is on it's staying on

 

[Rikki_Sixx]

On 21/04/2019 at 07:57, bazzbass said:

Fart oo many

Noice 👌

Just the two straps for me, my favourite is a Comfort Strapp I got from our very own @bassbiscuits. It's so comfortable, can't see myself ever getting rid! It fixes the only minor problem I have with my Jazz - the weight! The other is just a cheapo nylon (probably) strap that I stuck on a titchy little Yamaha Pacifica, as that's already light as a feather.