Strap suggestions

blahblahblake · #1 07-01-2010, 08:12 AM

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions/favorites in the way of straps. My main bass is fairly light and pretty well-balanced, but the strap I'm using just isn't comfortable at all.

I was considering the Betty from Mode: http://www.monocase.com/mono-gs1-betty.asp

Any other suggestions?

stflbn · #2 07-01-2010, 08:21 AM

I have several Comfort Strapps I rotate between whatever basses I take to gigs.

Jeff K · #3 07-01-2010, 01:15 PM

I've been using Comfort Strapps almost exclusively for about 16 years. They're great.

But those "Betty" straps from Monocase look pretty intriguing. They look like they'd be comfortable like a Comfort Strapp, but have more color options. If you DO get one, post back and let us know how you like it. Thanks.

James Hart · #4 07-01-2010, 01:26 PM

I'm pretty set and happy with my 4" Italia straps. I've got them on 3 of my 4 basses currently.

9mmMike · #5 07-01-2010, 02:28 PM

I 2nd the Italia's. I replaced my Comfort Strapp with these and I have not bothered to shop for straps since.

Stumbo · #6 07-02-2010, 08:09 PM

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**bassybill** · #7 07-02-2010, 10:28 PM

Moody for me. Expensive, but worth it for quality and comfort. I'll use my Moody straps for the rest of my life - that sort of puts the price into a positive perspective.

Muaguana · #8 07-02-2010, 10:48 PM

I have a Perri's padded leather strap. 4" wide (could be more) and very comfortable; I use it with my fiver.

mambo4 · #9 07-02-2010, 11:33 PM

+1 to comfort strapp.

Turock · #10 07-03-2010, 06:59 AM

4" Italia straps

Rodger Bryan · #11 07-03-2010, 07:10 AM

Mono "betty" and the Comfort Strapp are excellent. I have both for my heavy Modulus. The Comfort Strapp has more give- stretches a small amount under the weight of my bass. i found the Mono to be a little more firm and slightly better at evenly distributing the weight; no sliding around. The strap holes are a little stiff when new, but they are secure. The Mono construction quality is better, IMO.

AMp'D.2play · #12 07-04-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bassybill

Moody for me.

+1 About a month ago, Moody's online store had a sale on straps. I picked up a 4" black/black leather strap for $100!

I was interested in an Italia, 'til I noticed the Moody sale.

I own 2 bass guitars and 3 straps. The Comfort Strapp is the one collecting dust. Great reviews, but I'm not crazy about it.