exmando Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Has anyone ever come across a double strap which would allow the weight of the bass to be spread evenly over both shoulders - I fear my posture is suffering from long hours holding heavy basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 [quote name='exmando' post='481085' date='May 6 2009, 03:45 PM']Has anyone ever come across a double strap which would allow the weight of the bass to be spread evenly over both shoulders - I fear my posture is suffering from long hours holding heavy basses [/quote] Yes - let me find the link for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Here you go - [url="http://www.darestrap.com/guitar.html"]http://www.darestrap.com/guitar.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 and this one... [url="http://www.slider-straps.com/"]http://www.slider-straps.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerio Rosario Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 a good option...that straps ! [url="http://www.makemusicnews.com"]Some News For Musicians[/url] .n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 The Dare Strap mentioned is available from Strings Direct - online price £17.95. Looks like it may be worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmando Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Brilliant - I think I will Thanks guys [quote name='casapete' post='481302' date='May 6 2009, 06:38 PM']The Dare Strap mentioned is available from Strings Direct - online price £17.95. Looks like it may be worth a try?[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 The DareStrap looks like it would be pretty good for my petrol strimmer. Anyone tried one.... on a Bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMunkee Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Right that's freaky. First this week I see some dude in BGM with one and think "Ooh that looks interesting", Then, I see someone wearing one somewhere else, And now, You're asking about one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I recall seeing band some years ago (Vacant Stare if I recall... but it may not of been them!) and the bassist had what appeared to be a home made strap from a a parachute harness, which looked pretty cool as he clicked the locks into lace in the centre of his chest. I tried to figure out some years later how it was done and how the bass mounted... but the details have eluded me :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmando Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Dare strap arrived within 24 hrs - and it is GREAT the strap is probably a little narrower than I would have bought had it been a single conventional bass strap, but the weight distribution is excellent I haven't gigged it yet but I definately notice the weight being spread much more evenly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 [quote name='exmando' post='484904' date='May 11 2009, 11:03 AM']Dare strap arrived within 24 hrs - and it is GREAT the strap is probably a little narrower than I would have bought had it been a single conventional bass strap, but the weight distribution is excellent I haven't gigged it yet but I definately notice the weight being spread much more evenly[/quote] Glad to hear that it seems to be doing the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Best strap I've used is a Comfort Strapp...if you've got a heavy bass, this is the one for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='483736' date='May 9 2009, 02:50 PM']I recall seeing band some years ago (Vacant Stare if I recall... but it may not of been them!) and the bassist had what appeared to be a home made strap from a a parachute harness, which looked pretty cool as he clicked the locks into lace in the centre of his chest.[/quote] I remember the bassist from Taproot having something resembling what you describe. Looked like it could have almost been a full five-point harness around his body with the bass clipped onto the front. Looked like it would be very comfy. I'm planning on trying out the Dare strap when I get my new Shuker 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='peted' post='495022' date='May 22 2009, 11:54 AM']I remember the bassist from Taproot having something resembling what you describe. Looked like it could have almost been a full five-point harness around his body with the bass clipped onto the front. Looked like it would be very comfy. I'm planning on trying out the Dare strap when I get my new Shuker 6.[/quote] You may be right... I saw Taproot a few times some years ago, around the same time. Was pretty cool looking either way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='495015' date='May 22 2009, 11:45 AM']Best strap I've used is a Comfort Strapp...if you've got a heavy bass, this is the one for you.[/quote] ...but it's not dual shoulder is it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='495015' date='May 22 2009, 11:45 AM']Best strap I've used is a Comfort Strapp...if you've got a heavy bass, this is the one for you.[/quote] Agreed, but they're not so good for very light basses. They bounce too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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