Strap for combatting neck dive???

nowontonsforme · #1 01-09-2006, 10:20 AM

I just recently purchased an MTD Saratoga 5. LOVE the bass, my only complaint so far is that it's pretty neck heavy and has a tendency to dive. Is there some sort of grippier strap anyone could recommend or any other ways to battle this problem? thanks!

**Vorago** · #2 01-09-2006, 11:00 AM

Broad leather straps tend to do the trick.

mrpackerguy · #3 01-09-2006, 05:04 PM

I agree. I have an ASAT (notorius for neck dive) and I found a 3 1/2" padded strap really helps out.

Earthday · #4 01-09-2006, 05:34 PM

If its really bad you can also move the peg to a different location, which can really help out on certain basses.

P. Aaron · #5 01-09-2006, 05:48 PM

All your neckdive are belong to us.

EASonBass · #6 01-09-2006, 05:51 PM

The Squid strap pad from Planet Waves works well

nowontonsforme · #7 01-10-2006, 09:23 AM

like this?
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/360548/

fretlessrock · #8 01-10-2006, 09:40 AM

I use a Levy's leather with the suede backing and it stays wherever I put it. My J with the Moses neck dives a bit (basswood body) and the suede makes it very manageable.

#9 01-10-2006, 03:54 PM

The wet suit foam material on the Comfort Strap helps to avoid slippage.

George