Best Bass Strap for Weight Distribution?

[faulknersj]

Can anyone recommend a wide strap that distrubutes the weight of a bass accross the shoulder evenly? I play with my bass a little higher up than some...between the top of my chest and my stomach. I need a strap that will make 4 hour sets 5 nights a week a little easier on my body! Thanks for the recomendations!

[The Diaper Geni]

I'm interested in this as well as I've got a bad lower back.

To the OP: My go-to strap () is your basic 4" wide, good quality leather strap. I'm able to do 2-3 4 hour shows/week without too much discomfort.

I did try a weird lookin' strap that I saw in the classifieds of Bass Player mag some yeas back. But it just wasn't for me.

Slightly off-point, but I think worth mentioning is some upper body/core excercises if you're lacking. Even a moderate amount of effort will yield positive results, IMO/IME.

[darkstorm]

Something like the clayton Buy Clayton 3-1/2" Leather Guitar Strap | Guitar & Bass Straps | Musician's Friend The softer the leather strap the better. Yes I know more expensive leather straps are often a bit stiff. You dont want that. Soft works better. Lowering bass so it points a bit upward and arms arent so scrunched up to play would also help, but wear your bass as you do if you like it that way.

[JDJen]

This is what I used on my BTB1005 and BTB5CRW.

MSS90 - Levy's Leathers

[MN_Bass]

I just picked up a Levys Strap at GC for $40 that is similar to the Neotech Mega Strap, its amazing how much it makes a difference. I have a bad lower back and it really did the trick with my heavier basses. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Levy-s-3...20-i1668602.gc

[jordak]

if you don't mind looking like a tool

[Hifiguy]

Moody straps are expensive, but have a great rep for comfort and gorgeous leatherworking.

[JimmyM]

Levy's MSS2-4. I've tried 5 or 6 expensive straps, and the MSS2-4 is the only one that works for me on heavy basses. Ultimately, though, you'll find that a heavy bass is a heavy bass, and you might consider lightening your load for the ultimate solution.

[faulknersj]

Thanks for all the help! Some good suggestions here!

[StrangerDanger]

If you want the best, dont settle for the rest:

Moody Leather: Home of the World's First Luxury Guitar and Bass Straps

I have the 4" Leather with suede backing. Its the best strap in the known galaxy. It may be pricey but it will probably only last you about 30 years.

Peace.

[Grateful]

I've got a couple of 11+ pound basses that just sound too good to be let at home. After finding the Comfort Strapp to not quite fit based on how I wear me basses (my shoulder always ended up just at the outer edge of the padding) I got turned on to these Neotech straps. Buy Neotech Mega Bass Strap | Bass Specialty Straps | Musician's Friend

Best. Strap. Ever. At least that I've used. I use nothing else and do not suffer any ill effects from 4+ hours with one(and I'm no spring chicken...).

[synaesthesia]

Gerald Reese.com - Productinfo - Slapstrap

[StrangerDanger]

Originally Posted by Grateful

I've got a couple of 11+ pound basses that just sound too good to be let at home. After finding the Comfort Strapp to not quite fit based on how I wear me basses (my shoulder always ended up just at the outer edge of the padding) I got turned on to these Neotech straps. Buy Neotech Mega Bass Strap | Bass Specialty Straps | Musician's Friend

Best. Strap. Ever. At least that I've used. I use nothing else and do not suffer any ill effects from 4+ hours with one(and I'm no spring chicken...).

Just goes to show, different strokes for different folks. I had one of those and I felt like the bass was on a bungee cord. Very distracting. The OP needs to try out a bunch but I cant recommend Moody's more strongly. I got mine here off the classifieds for $55!!!

[JxBass]

Mono GS1 Betty strap is pretty comfortable.

[nostatic]

I have Comfort, Neo, Sadowsky, and most recently Levy. I have to say that I vastly prefer the Levy for everything except maybe my MB-2 (which is 6.1 lbs). I have a pair of these for the Fenders:

M4GF - Levy's Leathers

Highly recommended. I use my Sadowsky on the Deep5 and that works. The Comfort and Neo (stock one) flex too much for my taste. ymmv

[The Diaper Geni]

Originally Posted by jordak

if you don't mind looking like a tool

LOL!

Well....Tool or not, if it helps my lower back, then I'm in!

[bThumper38]

Comfort Strapp - Guitar, Computer and Utility Shoulder Strap Comfort Icould never use any other strap, and they have every size whether you wear your bass like a neck-tie or not

[deb]

+1 to JimmyM's recommendation.

I've tried the Comfort Strap (Comfort Strapp - Guitar, Computer and Utility Shoulder Strap Comfort), Sadowsky's NeoStrap (https://secure.sadowsky.com/store/pr...35eed5c494bf54), Eyeland Enterprises Bass Xtra Clef Strap (Custom Guitar Straps and Bass Guitar Straps Page 1), and Levy's M29 Ergonomic Strap (M29 - Levy's Leathers). All are good straps.

The strap that worked the best was Levy's MSS2-4. It's 4" wide. Does a heck of a good job taking stress away from my back and shoulders.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by synaesthesia

Gerald Reese.com - Productinfo - Slapstrap

I have one of these and it's pretty good, but it ain't cheap anymore. Back when I got mine I think I paid $50 or $60. A year ago I asked if I could just get a new tail for it since mine got lost, and he wanted $25 for it. $25? I'll get a piece of raw leather and stick velcro on it myself!

[faulknersj]

Lots of good options! I really appreciate all the links and suggestions!