Strap for Heavy 6 string Bass

frankthetank727 · #1 11-29-2011, 08:29 PM

Hey guys, I have a Carvin 6 string Fretless bass, 35 and 1/4 inch neck scale, and I have a strap for it that just doesn't really support it very well. After not that long of playing standing up, my back and shoulders start to ache so I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a good heavy duty strap for this bass. Its nearly 12 pounds, if that helps.

**Ryan L.** · #2 11-30-2011, 03:09 AM

4" wide model from Italia Straps. Very high quality, reasonably priced, and they work great for heavier instruments.

Crater · #3 11-30-2011, 08:28 AM

I got a big, wide strap by Levy from GC. I guess it's a bass-specific strap, it's wider and longer than a typical guitar strap, and is nicely padded too. And it really did stop my shoulder from aching after long practices.

Levy's 4-1/2" Padded Leather Bass Guitar Strap and more Straps & Strap Locks at GuitarCenter.com.

Dirk Diggler · #4 11-30-2011, 09:15 AM

http://comfortstrapp.com/

**baba** · #5 12-01-2011, 06:47 AM

The Comfortstrapp is great. I have a couple and the weight of a bass is completely irrelevant to me....and yes I often to the 4 hour gig thing.

Roscoe East · #6 12-01-2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

Comfort Strapp - Guitar, Computer and Utility Shoulder Strap Comfort

+1
I switched all my instruments to Comfort Strapps several years ago, and I'm never going back!