Classy, wide straps?

nato101010 · #1 08-21-2010, 10:27 PM

I just bought a Warwick, and its heavy. It also like to sit perfectly level, which i'm used to with my Gibson. I searched the forum and couldn't find any wide straps.

My question is, what are some wide (more then 2 inches) that don't get stuck to your shirt (are "slippery"), and are simple in design, or classy that will compliment my purple bass.

thanks!

**bassybill** · #2 08-21-2010, 10:31 PM

I like my Moody 4" straps - not cheap, but worth the cash imo.

nato101010 · #3 08-21-2010, 10:36 PM

Yeah, those are a little out of my price range...lol.

Nice looking straps though.

jumbosilverette · #4 08-21-2010, 10:37 PM

Italia makes 3" or 4" straps for bass. I have one and not only is it nice looking and well made, but it was pretty inexspensive.

Atomic Cow · #5 08-21-2010, 10:41 PM

Another vote for Italia Straps. I've got a couple of their 4" straps and they're excellent.

N.F.A. · #6 08-21-2010, 10:45 PM

Italias all the way.. They usually have some kind of 2 for 1 sale going too.

LongHairFreak · #7 08-26-2010, 11:14 AM

Certainly 'classy' is quite subjective--Personally, I believe there's nothing classier than a heavy leather/shearling strap. Saying that, one of my basses wears a WideRides (http://www.widerides.com/newwebsite.html) strap that is very sturdy and comfortable. They have both a 'slippery' and 'sticky' surface too.

Lorenzini · #8 08-26-2010, 01:11 PM

For me it's Moody. If I were to buy a strap today, I'd get Italia because it's cheaper.

But you get what you pay for with Moody straps. They are amazing. I've had mine for over 7 years and it looks like it'll last me for another 70. I can't vouch for Italia.

Look at it this way, it has to last you a long time, and Moody's will.

Munjibunga · #9 08-26-2010, 08:15 PM

Levy's makes some nice wide leather straps. I have a 3" one and a 4" one.

AnchorHoy · #10 08-27-2010, 05:20 AM

Depending on how much you want to spend, Nick might have what you're looking for

http://doubletreble.com/index.html

I've got one of his 3" Buffalo Hide models with some custom embroidery and am one Very satisfied customer. Top-notch leather and outstanding workmanship

tony_clifton · #11 08-27-2010, 05:22 AM

I have a PRS strap. No logo visible.

HaMMerHeD · #12 08-27-2010, 06:23 AM

I don't know if you would think it is classy, but this strap catches my eye every time I see it: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...rap?sku=500030

namraj · #13 08-27-2010, 07:55 AM

I rock a 4" leather strap made in liverpool. No idea what the brand is, but they're a leather good manufacturer rather than a guitar accessory brand. But it is fantastic, comfortable, classy and goes very nicely with my Warwick.

Oh and it only cost me £30

the_man_dan · #14 08-27-2010, 08:00 AM

Neotech Mega bass strap is nice, wide, comfortable and i think pretty classy. and its like $30 or so

AwkwardBass · #15 08-27-2010, 08:01 AM

I use Levi Polyesters, they work very well.