Fat Strap for my Jazz

paulos · #1 04-24-2007, 02:57 AM

Hiya Guy's

Not sure if this is the right forum but......

I do a lot of gigging with various different bands and I suffer from a painful shoulder after gigs normally.

I'm looking for a strap that is comfortable, padded and wide.

Unfortunately, none of the music shops locally (Mid's, UK) sell anything thats suitable. So i'm confined to the internet really and I don't want to buy a rubish one.

Has anyone got any recommendations?

BassyVick · #2 04-24-2007, 03:04 AM

you could get a comfort strapp (tm)

its 4 inches wide and its neoprene

i have one i but i cant get used to the bouncing of it

but it does make the bass seem lighter

google it you might dig it

peace

Jimoleon · #3 04-24-2007, 03:05 AM

http://www.thetalkbassstore.com
http://www.medinamade.com
http://www.levysleathers.com/

I've heard good things about them.

Edit: The talk bass store seems to be offline for now.

remo · #4 04-24-2007, 03:06 AM

I have a comfort strap but got rid of it... I found the top neoprene pad to heavy and if I ever moved my bass and took the weight off the strap the neoprene pad would flop down my back... nasty. It's fine if you just stand still and don't rock out but if you do any bass lifting (steve harris style) it's not the best buy..

BassyVick · #5 04-24-2007, 03:08 AM

yeah i use it sometimes
i have a planet waves one that i like right now

i like a somewhat wide strap but anything too wide has always cut into my neck

go figure

Fishbrain · #6 04-24-2007, 03:11 AM

i use a strap from www.italiastraps.com

i got two 4inch leather straps for £20 when they had some crazy deal on, doubt they've still got it on but nice straps none the less

bongomania · #7 04-24-2007, 03:48 AM

I use the Neotech strap: http://www.neotechstraps.com/product...RODUCT_SUB_ID=
and I love it. It's more stable (and better looking) than the Comfort Strapp, and it is more comfortable to me than a wide padded leather strap.

Mr_Dave · #8 04-24-2007, 03:53 AM

I've been using the comfort strapp for about 3 years now without problems... i do wear the bass pretty high though, and don't 'rock out' too much. Ha.

darthplagis · #9 04-24-2007, 03:57 AM

+1 for the neotech, they are in the UK just look on ebay thats where i got mine.

it really sits nice on the shoulder and being neoprene stretches a little as you move so the strap wont pull you down as the bass moves, saving the shoulder ALOT of stress.

i also use a soft leather/suede strap too depending on what im doing/whats at hand and that is a little less forgiving but still comfy (its a cheap 'guvnor' leather strap but its nice and comfy)

gillento · #10 04-24-2007, 04:03 AM

You can get Comfort Strapp in Germany at Marleaux: http://www.marleaux-bass.com/eng/zub...rt_strapp.html
That might save you some money vs ordering from the US

I am definetly a fan of these straps. They are better than the Sadowsky neo Strap.

Siggy_Bass · #11 04-24-2007, 04:11 AM

Go for moody straps I say. They are terrific, and it distributes the weight perfectly! Quality all the way!

bassicinstinct · #12 04-24-2007, 06:57 AM

+1 on the ComfortStrapp!!

SGT. Pepper · #13 04-24-2007, 07:13 AM

Levy's are one of the best. I own 3 of them.

sb69coupe · #14 04-24-2007, 08:06 AM

I have three of the 4" wide Italia straps that I bought off Ebay. I really like them and they do a great job distributing the weight across your shoulder. If you take your time and pick the right auction, you can usually get one for the minimum bid of $23.99.

Fishbrain · #15 04-24-2007, 08:35 AM

i got mine off their website but i think i'd signed up to their newsletter or something an they emailed me a deal, dont know if thats worth a try? good strap though.

**Chef** · #16 04-24-2007, 08:55 AM

http://www.italiastraps.com/

they sell on ebay as well.

BullCityBass · #17 04-24-2007, 09:08 AM

I have both a Moody and a Comfort Strap and although the comfort strap is nice, it does not even come remotely close to how comfortable the wide Moody strap is!

The Moody is just so comfortable and probably the best looking due to its simplicity.

marcopalla · #18 04-24-2007, 09:14 AM

levy's MSS2-4

dark brown with Tortoise pickguard is very stylissimo ;-)

vince a · #19 04-24-2007, 09:18 AM

After trying four straps . . . I purchased an Onori-L9P . . . wide, distressed leather, sheepskin padding, etc. The straplocks were tough to install, but they are on!

The search was over!!! Got mine from Music 123 - $50 . . .

**DougD** · #20 04-24-2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef

http://www.italiastraps.com/

they sell on ebay as well.

+1 I have the 5 inch strap

doesnt get any better than that. Moody straps are excellent. For some reason the comfort straps realy kill my sholder