cameltoe Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm getting uncomfortable at gigs recently with my new bass. It's slightly neck heavy, and the bass itself is quite heavy, so I end up leaning a bit to compensate and get back ache. I could do with a nice wide one that can keep me comfortable, as well as reducing the neck dive. Price- anything up to £40 really, if it's a good 'un. Prefer a dark brown/tan or black colour leather really. No silly colours or patterns! Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 The Comfort Strapps are really really good. Had them for years, they grip really well and spread the weight of the heaviest bass. Super adjustable, I'm changing the length of mine a couple of times a gig. Super easy if that's a requirement. Can be had in various lengths. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I've just invested in a comfort strapp - it's great and I would recommend it (comes in black) - got mine from Bass Direct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Another vote for Comfort Strapp-I've used them for a while. It's a shame you don't want colours or patterns-these Marvel Comic straps are supremely cool...... [url="http://www.theacademyofsound.co.uk/Guitar_Straps"]http://www.theacademyofsound.co.uk/Guitar_Straps[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 What everyone else said, really. I bought a Comfort Strapp from BassDirect, cos my '76 P bass is a bit of an anchor. Works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) [url="http://www.levysleathers.com/browse;cat,818;Bass-Guitar-Straps"]Levy's[/url] stuff is good, I have an old M4 plain leather one that prevents my "granitewood" TSB from gypping my shoulder. Also good are the range from [url="http://www.leathergraft.co.uk/"]Leathergraft[/url]. I've got several of their XL straps. Wide, comfy, strong & reasonably priced. Edited April 24, 2010 by Bloodaxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 +1 Comfort Strapp - my Washburn Scavenger weighs as much as a busload of overweight elephants AND is neck heavy - makes it much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Just been looking at this... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Levys-MSS2-TAN-2-5-Padded-leather-Guitar-Strap-Tan_W0QQitemZ230466211677QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item35a8db4f5d"]Levy's MSS2-TAN 2.5" Padded Leather Strap[/url] ...and wondering if it's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 [quote name='discreet' post='817668' date='Apr 24 2010, 10:50 PM']Just been looking at this... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Levys-MSS2-TAN-2-5-Padded-leather-Guitar-Strap-Tan_W0QQitemZ230466211677QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item35a8db4f5d"]Levy's MSS2-TAN 2.5" Padded Leather Strap[/url] ...and wondering if it's worth it![/quote] That seems a lot for a strap IMO. These [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-NEW-TECHNOLOGY-AIRCELL-PRO-GUITAR-STRAP_W0QQitemZ230460875828QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item35a889e434"]"Aircell"[/url] straps look interesting though, if you're into padding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 [quote name='Bloodaxe' post='817679' date='Apr 24 2010, 11:05 PM']That seems a lot for a strap IMO. These [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-NEW-TECHNOLOGY-AIRCELL-PRO-GUITAR-STRAP_W0QQitemZ230460875828QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item35a889e434"]"Aircell"[/url] straps look interesting though, if you're into padding.[/quote] Thanks for that! Looks very cool - not long enough though, sadly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) This looks a bit more like it... wider, and much cheaper: [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=51"]Minotaur Bass Strap[/url] Or maybe just get a Comfort Strapp... seems popular! EDIT: Oop. Sorry cameltoe -- your thread!! Edited April 24, 2010 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I just posted a recommendation for this guy from the 'bay [url="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/crooky2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340"]http://shop.ebay.co.uk/crooky2/m.html?_nkw...p;_trksid=p4340[/url] His name is Ted and he'll make you a bespoke strap exactly how you want it. Really nice leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='discreet' post='817668' date='Apr 24 2010, 10:50 PM']Just been looking at this... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Levys-MSS2-TAN-2-5-Padded-leather-Guitar-Strap-Tan_W0QQitemZ230466211677QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item35a8db4f5d"]Levy's MSS2-TAN 2.5" Padded Leather Strap[/url] ...and wondering if it's worth it![/quote] Me brother has one of them and its lush! He does use it with a thinline tele however which strikes me as somewhat pointless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) [quote name='discreet' post='817691' date='Apr 24 2010, 11:19 PM']This looks a bit more like it... wider, and much cheaper: [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=51"]Minotaur Bass Strap[/url] Or maybe just get a Comfort Strapp... seems popular! EDIT: Oop. Sorry cameltoe -- your thread!! [/quote] Cheers, I went for a minotaur! Good old plain black. But racking up 11cm wide is pretty impressive, and £35 all in isn't that bad. As much as the comfort strapps were recommended, and I was tempted to go for substance over style, I just couldn't escape from the fact that they look a bit cack! Sorry to all comfort strapp owners, I'll eat my words when my minotaur strap eats it's way into my shoulder flesh during the first set....... I really love these straps [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GEG25-DSL-Leather-2-5-Padded-Strap-Saddle-Brown-Beige_W0QQitemZ370367831974QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item563ba49fa6"]DSL[/url] They've got loads of lovely looking padded straps, but only up to 2.5" wide. Doh! Thanks to everyone for the advice. Edited April 26, 2010 by cameltoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='cameltoe' post='820042' date='Apr 26 2010, 10:14 PM']Cheers, I went for a minotaur![/quote] The Minotaur is a good strap, I have one myself. Its well made, comfortable and oh, no plastic bits to break.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 comfort straps here [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Comfort_Strapps.html"]click me for COMFORT STRAPS[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) [quote name='cameltoe' post='820042' date='Apr 26 2010, 10:14 PM']Cheers, I went for a minotaur![/quote] Me too... But I would have expected you to go for the Camel Bass Deluxe! Edited April 26, 2010 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 I did want that one..... but I don't think it'll go with the colour of my basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) [quote name='cameltoe' post='820235' date='Apr 27 2010, 08:41 AM']I did want that one... but I don't think it'll go with the colour of my basses [/quote] Same here! It's uncanny... I went for the padded Brown/Black 11cm X 145cm 'vintage' one: [attachment=48348:3B_Vinta...ack_Bass.jpg] Forty quid including registered delivery and insurance. EDIT: Spelling Edited April 27, 2010 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I think Im off for a Mono one....£29.95 from Strings Direct (incl postage). Their cases are amazing, and the strap has, from the description, no plastic. I imagine it will be really good. Just waiting for stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Very nice black/brown vintageness there.....! Who are Mono anyway? sounds like a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) [quote name='cameltoe' post='821191' date='Apr 27 2010, 09:12 PM']Very nice black/brown vintageness there.....! Who are Mono anyway? sounds like a bargain.[/quote] Thanks! Like Musicman20 says, they make amazing gig bags (and straps). I'm GAS-ing for the M80: [url="http://www.monocase.com/mono-bass-guitar.asp"]http://www.monocase.com/mono-bass-guitar.asp[/url] Edited April 27, 2010 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='cameltoe' post='821191' date='Apr 27 2010, 09:12 PM']Very nice black/brown vintageness there.....! Who are Mono anyway? sounds like a bargain.[/quote] I didnt know they existed until I looked for a proper lightweight but strong case, (one of the new hybrid types). All I can say is the gig bag/case is incredibly well made and very high attention to detail. Super useful, and light/strong. Expensive, but worth it. [quote name='discreet' post='821200' date='Apr 27 2010, 09:17 PM']Thanks! Like Musicman20 says, they make amazing gig bags (and straps). I'm GAS-ing for the M80: [url="http://www.monocase.com/mono-bass-guitar.asp"]http://www.monocase.com/mono-bass-guitar.asp[/url][/quote] Yep those are the Mono products. The strap even has a pick holder! How cool is that?! Im waiting for the stock to come in then Im ordering one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 (edited) [quote name='discreet' post='820309' date='Apr 27 2010, 09:41 AM']I went for the padded Brown/Black 11cm X 145cm 'vintage' from Minotaur: Forty quid including registered delivery and insurance.[/quote] UPDATE: Arrived this morning and is easily the most comfortable strap I've worn. And I've worn a few. Makes my 76 Precision seem much lighter. Can't recommend it highly enough: [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/index.php?cPath=28&osCsid=8e574d176fe1ebcd1dd2d55782e5ccd1"]Minotaur Bass Straps[/url] Edited May 1, 2010 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I might go for one of these Minotaur straps. Plain black with padding: [url="http://minotaur.gr/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=52"]http://minotaur.gr/catalog/product_info.ph...;products_id=52[/url] Well, its their deluxe one so Im expecting it to be awesome. How short and long will they get? Lastly, daft as it sounds, has anyone found the leather 'rubs' onto their light coloured instruments? A lot of mine are white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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