Moody Straps - Really worth the price?

Abemas · #1 06-20-2006, 04:27 PM

I know there are a lot of Moody fans here on the board and because of this I'm tempted to get one. However the price is really warding me off. Seems like a lot of money for a fancy piece of leather. Are these really worth it?

v-12 · #2 06-20-2006, 05:02 PM

to me, yes! i'd love to get another in a different color!

Steve S · #3 06-20-2006, 05:05 PM

That's a lot of money for a strap.

ctbass · #4 06-20-2006, 05:09 PM

Drake Kennedy · #5 06-20-2006, 06:07 PM

There are tons of small custom leather shops in any major city. There's one about an hour from where I live that does great work, just give them dimensions and pick some leather and come back in a week, or have them ship it. They do it for about 80 bucks cheaper than Moody as well.
The only reason I'd get a Moody is because of her experience with straps, and the neat colors.

DrMWP · #6 06-20-2006, 06:12 PM

I absolutely love my Moody strap. Great cushioning, eases a heavy bass on your shoulder, so glad I have one.
That being said, it is alot of scratch for a strap, and its the only good strap I own, so I have nothing to compare it to.

westland · #7 06-20-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DrMWP

I absolutely love my Moody strap. Great cushioning, eases a heavy bass on your shoulder, so glad I have one.

+1 ... worth the price .. I have two ... get one of the TalkBass straps

lbanks · #8 06-20-2006, 07:41 PM

Yep, its worth it. I've a lot straps and only a $80 Levy comes close for softness. The Italias are wide and as thick as the Moody, but much stiffer an the stitching is not as well done.

saxnbass · #9 03-15-2007, 11:13 AM

Alright. I didn't want to start a new thread about this again. I've had my Moody for a while now (a TB one) and it's great on my Jazz basses. However, with my Sterling, my shoulder is getting sore quick. Within 30 minutes. I don't know how much any of my basses weigh. Is the leather backed one for padded or should I get a comfort strap for my Sterling? What about the Sadowsky strap?

pointbass · #10 03-15-2007, 12:07 PM

The Moody 4" strap (I actually have the TB version) is the single most comfortable strap I've ever owned. It distributes the weight extremely well .... I have a 12.5 pound 7 string that I wear for some very long sets and I don't feel any issues at all ....

YMMV, but the Moody strap handles weight better than anything else I've ever owned, including the Comfort Strapp. Your weight issues/pain may be from something else .... how low do you hang the bass?

Xed32 · #11 03-15-2007, 12:28 PM

Hmm, was thinking about getting one of those, then got the extra wide leather Levy for cheaper. Much better that the Comfort Strapps I had, and looks (from pictures) comparable to the moody. Couldt justify the moody when I'v had good experience with Levy.

bongomania · #12 03-15-2007, 12:44 PM

I haven't tried the Moodys, but I can say with certainty that with a heavy bass, my 3" Neotech strap is a lot more comfortable (for me) than my 3.5" padded Levy's strap.

CamMcIntyre · #13 03-17-2007, 02:13 AM

It seems like people swear by the straps. I think i say this next bit in everyone of these threads that come up.

If i had the money-i'd pick one up, if not for anything more than to see if i agree. They seem like they should be amazingly awesome and the end all of straps. However, i have a hard time figuring out a way to logic spending $150+ on a strap.

My main strap is a Levy's M6 that i bought late middle school/early high school [i'm now in my 2nd year of college]. The strap has served me well and is currently my only strap. I'd like to pick up more of these as i feel they are a great strap. 3.5-4 inches wide, black & smooth on the outside, slightly textured with some sheep skin on the inside. I love it. Now the catch-i'm not sure if Levy's is still making them anymore.

So moral of my post: If you have the money for a Moody's-go for it.

HomeBrewTJ · #14 03-17-2007, 09:36 AM

linky?

Joey3313 · #15 03-17-2007, 10:21 AM

I just checked out her site, and while I'm sure they are nice straps, that is an obscene price.

I'll stick to my cheap "Get'm Get'm" strap...

I suppose if I had a heavier bass, I'd be all over it.

barthanatos · #16 03-17-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HomeBrewTJ

linky?

http://www.moodyleather.com/

**ExaltBass** · #17 03-19-2007, 04:25 PM

Have three ... (2) 2-1/2" for my Carvin 5 and '69 P-J & (1) 4" for my (boat anchor '77) Jazz. They are INCREDIBLE! The difference between saddle leather and Italian shoe leather. Well worth it if it is in your budget...but, so is a Porsche. My back is worth it - I'm getting older now and 3-4 hours of playing doesn't feel so great - puts a stress on the back.

Dragonlord · #18 03-19-2007, 05:22 PM

Well, haven't seen/used one, but I can't see a strap working better for me than my Comfort Strapp ($40). Not a big fan of leather anyway, I prefer to stay away from dead stuff.

lbanks · #19 03-19-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonlord

I prefer to stay away from dead stuff.

When does wood die?

Joey3313 · #20 03-19-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lbanks

When does wood die?

I think he's talking about the leather.