Best Straps for Unbalanced Basses.

[Asomodai]

Hey guys.

I am having problems with trying to get a good balance (Unsuprisingly) With my BC Rich Ironbird, I bought the bass knowing i would need a decent strap so here i am!

I need a strap, Preferably with velcro or other grippy material, Wide etc.




I will not move the the strap pins.

Bare in mind i am in the UK so i need to be able to order it at a place which ships to the UK.

Rob.

[steve21]

One of them 4" leather Levy's straps'll do ya.

[Thinkarogadum]

Look for a strap that has suede on the underside, or something like suede that won't slip. A nylon strap won't make a difference in balance.

[kdlunde]

Originally Posted by Thinkarogadum

Look for a strap that has suede on the underside, or something like suede that won't slip. A nylon strap won't make a difference in balance.

I'll second that... I use a Levy's suede strap with my Warwick Thumb 5. Thumbs are known to have heavy necks, but I've never experienced neck dive when using a Levy's suede strap.

[iamoldschool]

Originally Posted by kdlunde

I'll second that... I use a Levy's suede strap with my Warwick Thumb 5. Thumbs are known to have heavy necks, but I've never experienced neck dive when using a Levy's suede strap.

Yeah, what they said. Mine is a Franklin brand from GC. It's soft glove leather on the top and suede on the bottom. Any bass I hook it to stays put.

[Thangfish]

Yep.
A wide suede strap absolutely works.

[ThunderLizard]

There's an 'ergonomic' strap made by Levy that has a contour that fits over your shoulder. It's petty pricey, but it holds my Epi Thunderbird (another balancing nightmare) in one position pretty well.
Good Luck To You!

[T-Bird]

Hi, Rob.

I'm using these with my basses including Epi Thunderbird, and have been satisfied with the balance/friction.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_bent...wl_schwarz.htm

Regards
Sam

[bassdriver]

Italia Straps makes some nice ones that are suede backed. I've had good luck with their 4-inch models on my heavier basses....