SteveXFR Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 I'm looking for a longer strap, something around 56" to 58" and because I play a Thunderbird it needs to be suede or something grippy to help with the neck dive that other thunderbird players say doesn't exist. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 ACG sell UK hand made 3" wide padded leather straps with a suede underside. I have one and they are excellent, not the cheapest, but the suede underside prevents any slippage and the 3" wide padded main body of the strap make it extremely comfortable for long play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Try Richter, all kinds of materials, even Vegan, and delirious lengths too : it's German. I have the widest which is 4.33 inches and on some models length can go up to 65". You can buy directly from them. Check it here : https://www.richterstraps.com/screen/page/bass-strap Check the B-Stock too : https://www.richterstraps.com/screen/page/bstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hellzero said: Try Richter, all kinds of materials, even Vegan, and delirious lengths too : it's German. I have the widest which is 4.33 inches and on some models length can go up to 65". You can buy directly from them. Check it here : https://www.richterstraps.com/screen/page/bass-strap Check the B-Stock too : https://www.richterstraps.com/screen/page/bstock They have some nice looking options. It's a shame those crazy Germans have used their own language instead of the Queens English. I'm sure Google translate will give me a suitably ropey translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 There's a language selector dropdown thingy in the site header to translate it into 'English Simplified' aka 'US English' The vegan straps look tasty - I wonder how you cook them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 You can use the 'change region' and 'change currency' drop downs at the top of the screen. I just snagged 2 of them... 'cheers' @Hellzero for making me spend money on straps I probably didn't need!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 I have got a vegan strap, the Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein signature strap by Heavy Leather. It's not great material and doesn't taste good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 13 hours ago, SteveXFR said: I'm looking for a longer strap, something around 56" to 58" and because I play a Thunderbird it needs to be suede or something grippy to help with the neck dive that other thunderbird players say doesn't exist. Levys do an extra long strap. Search EBay for extra long straps and loads come up. Gibson moved the strap button which fixed this issue. I assume the strap button on your bass is on the side, rather than on the back of the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Just for the record, these Richter straps were endorsed by Lemmy, who even still has a signature model : For diehard fans and others too. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Cat Burrito said: Levys do an extra long strap. Search EBay for extra long straps and loads come up. Gibson moved the strap button which fixed this issue. I assume the strap button on your bass is on the side, rather than on the back of the bass? Mine is a year old Epiphone so the strap button in on the back of the neck. It's still got a massive head stock with tuning machines which look pretty heavy so neck dive is still a thing but not as severe as older Gibsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) I recommend having a peruse of the stock at RightOn! straps. I've been to the facotry whilst in Spain. Lovely people. Both Vegan and 'Meat Feast' versions available. https://www.rightonstraps.com/en/bandolera-correa-ancha-para-bajo Edited March 6, 2021 by MuddBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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