John Wheatley Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 As a lanky streak, my back really suffers after gigs. I'm sure its not just carting the gear but also the pull of the bass on my back. For practises I've started using a bum bag to support the bottom horn of the bass and spead the weight to my waist and this seems to really help. It does however pull the guitar in, and look pretty stupid. Anybody come up with other solutions, or know of straps that share the weight between the waist and the shoulders? Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foal30 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have used the Slider Strap "Harness" very good at distributing the weight of the instrument takes time to get used to problematic in tenor range generally not adjustable "midflight" potential to look like more of a cock but clearly it is less back pain after gigging with this compared to ordinary "one shoulder" strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsjabb Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Have a look at a hippy chick hip seat. I have just got one from ebay ( £15 ) for my daughter to rest her on when carrying her. I'm sure this could help somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombywoof Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I always practice at home/rehearse standing up as this builds the strength needed to gig with a 10lb bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 acupuncture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I know someone who has put an extra couple of strap buttons on their bass - one on the lower horn and one in the centre of the back. They then use an second strap between these over their opposite shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 This is probably your best bet: [url="http://www.darestrap.com/"]http://www.darestrap.com/[/url] I use these with my two heaviest basses (including the 5Kg ProseBass Custom V) ever since I started getting major lumbar problems last Xmas. Doesn't put any of the weight onto your hips, but does distribute it evenly across both shoulders. It's very easy to use (unlike the Slider) and can also be used as a conventional single strap without any modification or re-setting. I rate the design highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumfrog Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 get a lighter bass? Always a good excuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wheatley Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thanks all for suggestions. A combination of the hippy chick seat and the dare strap looks like what I'm after. Maybe I could design the hippy strap and make a fortune. Alternately if anyone else can be arsed and sell me one that would suit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='604549' date='Sep 21 2009, 02:11 PM']This is probably your best bet: [url="http://www.darestrap.com/"]http://www.darestrap.com/[/url] I use these with my two heaviest basses (including the 5Kg ProseBass Custom V) ever since I started getting major lumbar problems last Xmas. Doesn't put any of the weight onto your hips, but does distribute it evenly across both shoulders. It's very easy to use (unlike the Slider) and can also be used as a conventional single strap without any modification or re-setting. I rate the design highly.[/quote] "We have even added a quick release in case of a dog attack." Very tempted by one of these for my Conklin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Your Conklin often gets attacked by dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Just my natural animal magnetism I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Just ordered me a dare strap, I didn't think my bass was adding to my scarily long list of back problems that much, but the rather painful muscle spasms I had while playing the other dayseem to disagree take care of your backs people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='604710' date='Sep 21 2009, 04:41 PM']"We have even added a quick release in case of a dog attack." Very tempted by one of these for my Conklin.[/quote] for those vey rough wedding gigs ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 get some Alexander technique training and treat the cause not the symptoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Status Streamline (7lb) and Overwater Perception (probably about 7lb) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Steinberger headless stick thingy? I'm taking advantage of being young and still having heavy amps and basses but when I get older I fully intend to get myself the lightest combo available - we'll probably be onto the Genz Shuttle 96.0 by then which will weigh the same as a packet of cigarettes and put out 10 squillion watts. I will also get one of the aforementioned stick thingies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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