Short straps for short chaps

lwrthnwhalepoop · #1 02-16-2009, 06:19 PM

I'm a somewhat sawed-off lad (5'6") and I find that most straps, even at their minimum length, leave me wearing the bass too low. With the six-strings in particular, I need to get the bass up higher so I can wrap my left hand back up under the neck to get at the "B" string which, on a Roscoe, is where so many yummy notes are. I'd like to find a strap that was comfortable and that would get the bass up where I like it without the necessity of maiming the strap. I'm less concerned with price than with quality, if that helps. What do you guys use?

lowfreqman · #2 02-16-2009, 08:52 PM

I really like the Comfort Strapp. You can order them in different lengths to match your needs, and like the name suggests, they are very comfortable!

elgecko · #3 02-16-2009, 08:54 PM

Yup, Comfort Strapp short. I'm the same height

VroomVroom · #4 02-16-2009, 09:35 PM

My go-to is the Ken Smith strap. I'm not tall by any means - 5'9" - and I wear my bass quite high. Even at that, there's a little bit of adjustment still left, and the sheepskin pad makes it very comfortable.

Second-in-line is the Sadowsky strap. This would be my favorite except for one serious shortcoming...the openings on each end are too large to hold Dunlop straplocks. Aside from that...which is unfortunately a showstopper for me...it's the most comfortable strap I've ever worn.

Big Mother · #5 02-17-2009, 08:42 AM

I think the Sadowsky is a standard design that can be had with different logos.
Sadowsky:
http://www.bassemporium.com/item.php?sku=NEOSTRAPMEDIUM

And the same (I think) with Fender Logo:
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y

I have one and like it just as much as my Comfort Strapp.

My .02

BM

elgecko · #6 02-17-2009, 09:18 AM

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And the same (I think) with Fender Logo:
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y

I have one and like it just as much as my Comfort Strapp.

My .02

BM

I also have on of those and like it as well. They're cheaper than Comfort Strapp too!

lwrthnwhalepoop · #7 02-19-2009, 07:09 PM

Guys, thanks for all the info. The Ken Smith and Comfort Strapps are on order. I decided to try one of each.

-whalepoop

dataBASS5 · #8 02-19-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VroomVroom

My go-to is the K** **ith strap. . . Second-in-line is the Sad***** strap.

BOO!!! *HISS* Both cuss words in the same post in this wonderful pure ROSCOE forum!

*spins around twice and spits on the ground*

VroomVroom · #9 02-20-2009, 08:31 AM

Oh, cool your jets. Besides, you know you want to buy one of each...from me...at ridiculously high prices.

Does make me wonder if Roscoe will consider putting their name on a strap? I'd be first in line to buy one. Right after my t-shirt and baseball cap.

JOME77 · #10 02-20-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lwrthnwhalepoop

Guys, thanks for all the info. The Ken Smith and Comfort Strapps are on order. I decided to try one of each.

-whalepoop

You can't use a Smith strap with a Roscoe!

Smith straps, like Smith strings & Smith polish, are custom designed for Smith basses!

You just wait until Ken hears about this! Oh, and he will hear about it!

VroomVroom · #11 02-20-2009, 04:06 PM

Uh oh. Right now I'm running Ken Smith medium taper-cores ... and his straps ... on both of my Roscoes.

And I'll still happily tell Ken he's full of crap.

Baird6869 · #12 02-20-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Mother

I think the Sadowsky is a standard design that can be had with different logos.
Sadowsky:
http://www.bassemporium.com/item.php?sku=NEOSTRAPMEDIUM

+1. Best strap EVER!!! I have one on my SKB-3006 now (medium size.... I am also 5'6"-ish but like my 6ers up high).

I would have one on my SKB-3005 too if it wasn't for the really expensive (and painful) Levy's strap my dad bought me for Christmas (he matched the colour of the bass to a strap).

The Sadowsky neo strp is AMAZING!

lwrthnwhalepoop · #13 02-20-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JOME77

You can't use a Smith strap with a Roscoe!

Smith straps, like Smith strings & Smith polish, are custom designed for Smith basses!

You just wait until Ken hears about this! Oh, and he will hear about it!

I've got plenty of work lined up for you. Get on the horn to Ford and tell 'em I don't use Motorcraft plugs, oil, batteries, or filters in any of my Fords. Then call Dell up and tell them I've got over 30 of their servers running Linux (that ought to drive them bat-sh*t crazy). If you've still got a quarter left, call the GOP and tell them that the minute they nominated Sarah Paleface for VP I became a Democrat.

JOME77 · #14 02-21-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lwrthnwhalepoop

I've got plenty of work lined up for you. Get on the horn to Ford and tell 'em I don't use Motorcraft plugs, oil, batteries, or filters in any of my Fords. Then call Dell up and tell them I've got over 30 of their servers running Linux (that ought to drive them bat-sh*t crazy). If you've still got a quarter left, call the GOP and tell them that the minute they nominated Sarah Paleface for VP I became a Democrat.

OK, OK! I think that I get your point!

Maybe it is OK to use Smith accessories on other Brands but you just can't use other Brand accessories on Smith basses!

...I know that I've been told that a Smith bass doesn't live up to it's potential with other than Smith strings on it .....

P.S. At least Sarah Palin gave us some great moments to laugh about together! There's not much that the democrats are doing right now that makes me laugh or even smile!

dataBASS5 · #15 02-21-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Mother

I think the Sadowsky is a standard design that can be had with different logos.
Sadowsky:
http://www.bassemporium.com/item.php?sku=NEOSTRAPMEDIUM

And the same (I think) with Fender Logo:
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y

I love love LOVE that the Sadowsky version of this strap is more expensive than the Fender version. That kills me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwrthnwhalepoop

I've got plenty of work lined up for you. Get on the horn to Ford and tell 'em I don't use Motorcraft plugs, oil, batteries, or filters in any of my Fords. Then call Dell up and tell them I've got over 30 of their servers running Linux (that ought to drive them bat-sh*t crazy). If you've still got a quarter left, call the GOP and tell them that the minute they nominated Sarah Paleface for VP I became a Democrat.

Despite all his fairweather tendencies, he is still pulling for the Cubbies to go all the way in 2009!

lwrthnwhalepoop · #16 02-21-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JOME77

P.S. At least Sarah Palin gave us some great moments to laugh about together! There's not much that the democrats are doing right now that makes me laugh or even smile!

Palin's antics inspired Tina Fey's riotously funny impersonations, so I guess it wasn't all bad.

Not much to smile about in this "stimulus" plan for me either. It doesn't offer much to those of us who've worked hard, lived responsibly, and played by the rules. I might feel differently if I'd lost my income, I suppose. Unfortunately, at this juncture, I don't think we can risk doing nothing.

I hope they're saving the Bernie Madoffs of the world a special place in hell. Extra hot, right next to the furnace. I hope they make him wear a snowmobile suit and the zipper gets stuck right up tight under his chubby chin.

(stepping down off soapbox)

VroomVroom · #17 02-23-2009, 09:54 AM

The Cubbies will go all the way in 2009.

I actually prefer MTD strings on the Roscoes, and now that supply is finally matching demand, I'll be switching back soon. For folks that like a bit of brightness and zing, I do recommend the Smiths, at least as a backup.

Good luck with the straps - I'm anxious to hear your thoughts. If the Sad/Fender/Whatever strap was designed to accept straplocks, I'd definitely have at least one.

Gard · #18 02-23-2009, 10:08 AM

Straps: For me, Comfort Strapp and nothing else.

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Originally Posted by VroomVroom

The Cubbies will go all the way in 2009.

Then the Saints will win the Super Bowl...

...just as that is completed, the earth will split into 3 pieces...

(...I'm a Cubs fan too...imagine being me as a sports fan...sigh...)

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I actually prefer MTD strings on the Roscoes, and now that supply is finally matching demand, I'll be switching back soon. For folks that like a bit of brightness and zing, I do recommend the Smiths, at least as a backup.

I always found those to be a bit rough, but they do sound good. I'm still stickin' with my DR BB's....

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Good luck with the straps - I'm anxious to hear your thoughts. If the Sad/Fender/Whatever strap was designed to accept straplocks, I'd definitely have at least one.

I haven't tried one of those yet, maybe I should...I do have a really nice Zon strap lying around...

VroomVroom · #19 02-23-2009, 11:03 AM

Cubs & Steelers, Gard. While I've enjoyed some great moments with the latter, it's been a tough road with the former. I feel your pain.

It's awesome that you're a Cubs fan, though - now we can say, "Just wait 'til next year!" together.

Zon straps are great. I have an F that is wonderful too - it was shortened to fit me by a friend who has one of those industrial sewing machine thingies that can handle thick leather.

Strings...I would like to try those BB's sometime. I've run FatBeams on my Sadowsky, and I really like them.

Gard · #20 02-23-2009, 01:28 PM

Jerry, the Steelers are my #2 team, and have been for even longer than they were "good". My mom is from just outside of Pittsburgh (Mars Township), plus they're ALMOST black & gold like my favorite football team.

The Zon strap is good, but once I got used to the Comfort Strapp, everything else just went on the shelf.

The BB's are pretty killer, the thing I dig about 'em is that they last FOREVER. If you like how they sound when you put 'em on, you'll STILL like 'em a year later (at least for me)....