Tall guys who hang their basses low: Where did you get your strap from?

TrooperFarva · #1 02-20-2007, 04:57 AM

The longest strap that I've been able to find is about 4 and a half feet long. I estimate that's about a foot shorter than I need it to be. I'm tall, and I have really broad shoulders, so I need a really long strap to hang the bass where I want it. Any ideas where to find such a strap?

No, I'm not interested in raising my bass. No, you're not better than me because you already do. Just looking for help here.

vindy500 · #2 02-20-2007, 05:03 AM

im 6 foot 3 and my dunlop strap is hanging with my bass at the buckle, can go a lot lower to

saxnbass · #3 02-20-2007, 05:35 AM

There is a Yamaha padded strap that goes pretty low. Or look at a Moody with the extension piece.

Matt Till · #4 02-21-2007, 07:40 AM

I heard Rob T from Suicidal/Grooves/Metallica sews 2 straps together! Just a thought.

Bryan316 · #5 02-21-2007, 08:07 AM

I'd custom make one! Go get creative. Go find some raw leather belts, like from a biker shop, or something.

XtraLongScale · #6 02-21-2007, 08:10 AM

I've been using a Comfort Strapp that I bought here on TB. I'm 6' tall, wide shouldered & wear my basses a little below hip level. It could go another 6" if I wanted the option. I also use a Levy's black suede one which does about the same.

misrule · #7 02-21-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm by no means tall but I had an extra-long strap made by:

Eyeland

They'll do any length you like -- and they have some stunning designs.

Nice people, too.

Cheers

Mark

canopener · #8 02-21-2007, 11:54 AM

From Bowflex

Matt Till · #9 02-21-2007, 01:21 PM

I actually LOLed. I love that commerical... You can only play bass if you work out/play topless. So, all you fat/shirted bass players, hang it up, your band doesn't want you.

Get a Bowflex, the only way you can play bass.

rkejeepin · #10 02-21-2007, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canopener

From Bowflex

haha

... and holy &%*^ to eyeland's prices for a strap. Some of them are kind of cool, but damn man.

On the last strap...

I can see it now. I trip over the drummer's cymbal stand, fall backwards and impal myself in the back of the head with antlers. Does that come in large treble hooks? Good times...

Slinky17 · #11 02-22-2007, 12:06 AM

i'm 6'1 tall and lankey. i have been using kepur straps over a year now and will not use anything else. if you can try it in person do that before buying, some pull don't like the way they feel.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...+202504&page=1

misrule · #12 02-22-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkejeepin

I can see it now. I trip over the drummer's cymbal stand, fall backwards and impal myself in the back of the head with antlers.

I've got that one -- a Straposaurus, I think they call it. It's a monster, a work of art. Pricey but good.

Cheers

Mark