algmusic Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Hi all, I've recently bought an old jazz US bass it's lovely but quite heavy on a long gig.. all my old basses were quite light so I could use my dad's lovely old vintage strap was fine.. however, I think his strap won't help my back.. Function on sat.. any recommendations? I live in London Edited June 24, 2010 by algmusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 These work for me, try a search - there a couple of threads on here with far more info... [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Comfort_Strapps.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...rt_Strapps.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85640"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85640[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I am a fan of Comfort straps myself but the wider issue here with basses and lifting heavier stuff is that we need to make sure we give our posture a decent break. People should not neglect their core as heavy basses and standing up on gigs for a duration are trouble in waiting. Seriously. Sorry for the tangent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Thanks fellow bassists.. I'll either go for the comfort strap or if I get time the levy tan one looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I have one of these which I don't use: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50da...itarrengurt.htm[/url] It's not new and it does have 1 or 2 marks on it, but you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage. PM me if you're interested. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 [quote name='solo4652' post='876658' date='Jun 24 2010, 05:40 PM']I have one of these which I don't use: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50da...itarrengurt.htm[/url] It's not new and it does have 1 or 2 marks on it, but you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage. PM me if you're interested. Steve[/quote] Just tried making a "ghetto" version of this using a spare nylon strap in addition to the thick padded leather one I use normally- seems to be surprisingly effective, and my bass is a serious boat anchor. Thanks for the inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 I went to the bass gallery and picked up a mono strap [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/BassProductListingTemplate.cfm?Brand=Mono%20&type=Strap&Cat_ID=14"]http://www.thebassgallery.com/BassProductL...p&Cat_ID=14[/url] I would have bought the comfort straps but I heard about one that broke.. I guess like the old saying ' they don't make them like they used to'. Stitching is stronger than plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 [quote name='solo4652' post='876658' date='Jun 24 2010, 05:40 PM']I have one of these which I don't use: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_50da...itarrengurt.htm[/url] It's not new and it does have 1 or 2 marks on it, but you're welcome to have it for the cost of postage. PM me if you're interested. Steve[/quote] Hi Steve, If no one else wants it, I would certainly appreciate it. I currently use 2 straps to get a similar result. Cheers, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 [quote name='redstriper' post='877022' date='Jun 25 2010, 12:39 AM']Hi Steve, If no one else wants it, I would certainly appreciate it. I currently use 2 straps to get a similar result. Cheers, Steve.[/quote] Hi Steve, Looks like algmusic has bought a new strap. Pm sent to you. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 [quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='876968' date='Jun 24 2010, 10:57 PM']Just tried making a "ghetto" version of this using a spare nylon strap in addition to the thick padded leather one I use normally- seems to be surprisingly effective, and my bass is a serious boat anchor. Thanks for the inspiration.[/quote] No problem! I like inspiring people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 [quote name='solo4652' post='877111' date='Jun 25 2010, 08:54 AM']No problem! I like inspiring people![/quote] Brilliant! I love this site!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 This one: [url="http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM1Blk/"]http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM1Blk/[/url] Wide, heavy leather, won't slip around on you (backside is raw leather), won't come off strap buttons, not expensive. tg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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