Jerry-rigging a strap extension

honestjohnny · #1 02-12-2009, 09:09 PM

I've got an acoustic bass that has a strap button at the neck joint. It's about 4" from the 12th fret. Anyone have any ideas about how I could extend the strap out? I had thought about some sort of bracket with a screw and washer in the neck and bolt for the strap button. I think I'll go to Lowe's and dig through the bins.

robert43 · #2 02-13-2009, 03:44 AM

Do you mean extend the strap if so like the used to do acustic guitar in 60 / 70s with a shoe lace

honestjohnny · #3 02-13-2009, 05:13 AM

No I was thinking of attatching something like the Steinberger Synapse Strap Hook or Rick Tuner's REN-4D Dingus. I found some threads re: this, but am looking for the specific part name(s).

JustDavid · #4 02-13-2009, 03:17 PM

What issue do you want to address with the strap pin extension? Neck dive? Even out sitting & standing positions of the bass?

honestjohnny · #5 02-15-2009, 07:37 AM

I'd like to address the neck dive, I suppose. I have to tighten the strap up so the body rests against my chest, which makes my wrists bend at uncomfortable angles when playing. Otherwise, the neck points to the ground.

JustDavid · #6 02-15-2009, 12:29 PM

I do find my AEB will neck-dive, but not much. A rough-sided strap takes care of it for me; cheap leather strap with as rough a 'down' side as you can find & a cotton shirt does fine here.