Leather strap that is NOT lined with suede?!
 

I am having a hard time finding a 3" strap that is leather and is NOT lined with suede, and would prefer it to be smooth leather on the underside.

I discovered I hate the suede-lined straps when I recently received my order of a couple of Italia straps. I like more freedom of movement with my basses and the suede just sort of locks the bass in place. Also can't stand the 4" wide strap, and am looking for a 3" wide strap, as 2.5" seems a bit narrow.

So are there any strap makers out there that make a 3" wide leather strap that's smooth leather underneath that are on the shorter side (43" long?)

Thanks!

Levy's.

Which model??? The make dozens of straps, and pretty much all of them I have seen are suede backed, or aren't 3" wide.

+1 on Levy's I have a 3 inch black leather smooth all the way around. I bought it at GC last year
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Levy-s-B...48-i1129754.gc
mines all black
this one is 4 1/2 wide
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Levy-s-4...42-i1130949.gc

strap is too long.

Moody? Do they make a 3"?


Edit: nope. 2.5 or 4.

Moody and Italia only do 2.5 & 4" unfortunately. The 4" is just gigantic on my shoulder.

FWIW, although it won't help the OP, Italia does also make smooth backed straps in 2.5 and 4 inches. I've had one for a couple of years now, and do prefer it to suede backing for the particular bass it's used with.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f129/f...-strap-962478/

;);):):):););)

Or try this guy: csernistraps.com

I just received a custom strap from him yesterday and am really pleased with it. The best price for the quality I found. I will take photos and post tomorrow

http://lmproducts.com/newhome.htm

PLENTY of straps at many price points that fit what you're looking for!

There was someone in the classifieds making custom straps. He might be able to help you.

This guy makes a nice, comfortable, handmade padded leather strap that is smooth on both sides:

http://www.hellforleather.tv/index.p...&limitstart=30

I have the Guy Pratt/Duck Dunn model and it is a really nice strap.

Thats me

Levy's for the win. PM32. It's all I'll use now.

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Lev...32_p_1451.html

It says 2.5", but keep in mind that's the leather strap itself (the colored part). The padded backing gets it to right at 3". Love these straps.

sorry I didn't know that one inch would be a deal breaker(that's what she said:scowl:)
you could mod it punch a new hole a inch or two up on the tail of the strap?? their very comfortable straps :hyper:

this is the strap you want!! forget what I said in my other post. aside from (that's what she said) where I was being funny!!

You should give this one a try.

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Lev...-4_p_1453.html

he best price for the quality I found. I will take photos and post tomorrow

Another vote for Italia.