How can I secure my cable?

[worldfamousandy]

I recently bought myself a new strap. It's the first new strap I have had in 20 years! I like it, but there is one thing I need to sort out: Looping my cable between the strap and my bass no longer keeps the cable secure. Surely someone makes a product that will answer this, but I can't find anything.

Advice?

[Pilgrim]

I don't know. I buy cables with a 90 degree end for the bass, loop through the strap, and all is well. I also use Dunlop straplocks.

[ga_edwards]

Not an elegant fix but gaffa tape would do it!

What's the huge difference with the new strap that doesn't hold the cable in place?

[worldfamousandy]

The old one was wider on the end, so it was able to grip the cable. This one is narrow, and there simply isn't enough surface to grip.

[eraserhead]

Do you mean something like this "cablecure":

http://www.gravityguitarinnovations.com/

I spotted it on Bass Player here

[lpdeluxe]

I have the old style Dunlop strap locks with the leather loop attached to each of my basses. Apparently they are no longer being made.

Anyhow, I use a cord with a right-angle plug, and I loop the cable through the leather piece on the strap lock. I have basses with top- and side-mounted jacks, and it works well for either one.

[worldfamousandy]

Thanks, I'll probably give the "cablecure" a try. It looks like it will do what I need.