i need a super long strap.

xshawnxearthx · #1 05-09-2005, 06:38 AM

help a brotha out.

**Vorago** · #2 05-09-2005, 07:09 AM

define "long"

bassmonkeee · #3 05-09-2005, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vorago

define "long"

Or, better yet, define "super long."

We talking knee length here, or what?

Meyekul · #4 05-09-2005, 07:30 AM

Do you mean longer than your "standard" nylon strap? Personally, I use this one from Musicians Friend. 3" wide, padded, and plenty long enough for me. I don't even use it as long as it can be; I adjust some of the slack up so I'm not playing at my knees. I'm about 6'3" tall, so unless you're a giant, it should be long enough for you.

If you ARE a giant, you can always go the Peter Steele method (he's about 6'7") and get a chain cut to fit you. It's not the most comfortable strap in the world, but it looks cool. I keep a chain on one of my older basses at home, just for the Type O Negative tribute.

Mon Rominee · #5 05-09-2005, 07:31 AM

Do what I've done to accomodate my Thunderbird at acceptable playing position:

get two Fort Bryan style woven nylon straps. cut off one leather endpiece from each strap (I prefer to lop off the end opposite of the adjust buckle). Now, take the ends and melt them slightly with a lighter so they don't fray. Don't go overboard, just til the ends get a tad shiny...

Then go ahead and overlap the "melted ends" about 3", and have someone sew them together with reinforced seatbelt-style stitches. Now you have a strap that is adjustable at BOTH ends, and can get up to 10 feet long if needed. This should cost you no more than 8-9 bucks and a little effort.

bassmonkeee · #6 05-09-2005, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mon Rominee

Do what I've done to accomodate my Thunderbird at acceptable playing position:

get two Fort Bryan style woven nylon straps. cut off one leather endpiece from each strap (I prefer to lop off the end opposite of the adjust buckle). Now, take the ends and melt them slightly with a lighter so they don't fray. Don't go overboard, just til the ends get a tad shiny...

Then go ahead and overlap the "melted ends" about 3", and have someone sew them together with reinforced seatbelt-style stitches. Now you have a strap that is adjustable at BOTH ends, and can get up to 10 feet long if needed. This should cost you no more than 8-9 bucks and a little effort.

Heh, I like the "have someone sew them together" part.

I have an extra long Comfort Strapp that was too long so I shortened the end nearest the upper horn, and sewed it back up with heavy duty nylon. It's not that tough. Anyone with a heavy needle and some black nylon thread can do it in about 5 minutes.

If you want "super long" this is probably the cheapest way to go.

xshawnxearthx · #7 05-09-2005, 07:49 AM

hmm, the melting and sewing sounds like it would be my best bet.

thanks guys.

Mon Rominee · #8 05-09-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bassmonkeee

Heh, I like the "have someone sew them together" part.

Let me expand, as that was not a sexist remark, I just don't have a sewing machine...but I DID take home-ec...

sorry to sound potentially sexist...

"What's wrong with being sexy?"

Brendan · #9 05-09-2005, 08:29 AM

I dunno man, Ernie Ball makes some rediculously long straps. If I max mine out, the controls on my Stingray sit below (below!) my kneecap. I don't think you could ask for much longer.

Matt Till · #10 05-09-2005, 09:00 AM

I hope you are like 12 feet tall or something and aren't one of those "it isn't rock if it isn't below the knees" types.

bassmonkeee · #11 05-09-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

I hope you are like 12 feet tall or something and aren't one of those "it isn't rock if it isn't below the knees" types.

Why? If he wants to play it below his knees, how does that affect you in any way, shape, or form?

Mon Rominee · #12 05-09-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bassmonkeee

Why? If he wants to play it below his knees, how does that affect you in any way, shape, or form?

Dee Eye Tee Tee Oh.

Brendan · #13 05-09-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

"it isn't rock if it isn't below the knees"

Well, it isn't. Moron.

snake · #14 05-09-2005, 09:28 AM

I read earlier on here about someone going to a tack shop and having a custom leather one made at a fairly reasonable price.

Mon Rominee · #15 05-09-2005, 09:32 AM

That was prolly me, but the nylon route is even cheaper.

Matt Till · #16 05-09-2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

Well, it isn't. Moron.

touche.

No, it doesn't affect me... but it affects him. If you need to bend over to play your bass, it really limits your musical abilites... and it usually looks really stupid. IMO

**Adam Barkley** · #17 05-09-2005, 11:32 AM

I wonder if you could make a tow rope out of straps?

Mon Rominee · #18 05-09-2005, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by abark000

I wonder if you could make a tow rope out of straps?

I don't think they're NEARLY as tight woven as towstraps, I could be entirely wrong...what are you look to pull?

Or is ya just thinkin all hypothetical-like?

**Adam Barkley** · #19 05-09-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mon Rominee

I don't think they're NEARLY as tight woven as towstraps, I could be entirely wrong...what are you look to pull?

Or is ya just thinkin all hypothetical-like?

Just comtemplating insane ideas running through my head.

bassmonkeee · #20 05-09-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Till

touche.

No, it doesn't affect me... but it affects him. If you need to bend over to play your bass, it really limits your musical abilites... and it usually looks really stupid. IMO

So, as long as he's not going for the demographic that includes "Matt Till," and he's pleased with the musical abilities available to him, he's golden.