'the squid' strap shoulderpad

[andysvec]

Anyone tried one of these items from planetwaves? I saw a review a few months ago in bassplayer, I don't remember them really going either way on it. I've been having some shoulder pain lately, partly from getting old and partly from gigging more nights a week than I'm used to. I bought a comfortstrap but it isn't helping much. Just curious if anyone has any firsthand experience with 'the squid' shoulderpad.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...base_id/112657

[Broach_insound]

Ive never heard oof "The Squid" but I have a strap I just bought made by planet wave and its like 4 inches wide and its really thickly paded very very comfy but sadly it doesnt go highe enough for me, cuz I wear my bass high.

[QORC]

I use a wide, padded strap. no way I could go back to a regular, nylon one now.

[Nickthebassist]

I recently bought the most monsterous strap I have ever seen....it's a Levys and it's like 4 inches wide, with a padded lether shoudler pad. Pricey though.

[fraublugher]

looks like a good design

notice the "feet" where the strap rests on your shoulder?

this would theoretically spread the downward pressure from [the usual] one place to many places ergo less pressure in one spot.

[cheezewiz]

I tried it. It's ok, but nothing special. I think it hurts that you have to use a small strap (no more than 2 inches wide) with itl

[chips]

Originally Posted by Nickthebassist

I recently bought the most monsterous strap I have ever seen....it's a Levys and it's like 4 inches wide, with a padded lether shoudler pad. Pricey though.

i just bought the same strap a cpl of weeks ago. genuine leather IS COSTLY.... it was $100 AUD. the fender ones are about the same, maybe a bit cheaper

Peace
Chips

[Martybass]

I've got a Neotech 'super axe strap' (I think that's it). the shoulder pad is made out of neoprene which makes it easier on your shoulder