MSS90 Levys. Can you still use strap locks with this one? Or does the strap stay on without locks?
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Best Bass Strap for Weight Distribution?
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I used a wide, padded Levy leather strap when I first developed shoulder pain (caused by severe arthritis chewing up my neck.) Nice at first. Then a Neotech Comfort strap, which was marginally better. Finally a Slinger Waist Strap which I dearly love which ended my neck/shoulder pain. Unfortunately it is not for high waisters or the more portly among us bass players (of which I used to be as well.)
I have used Dare straps for years. Never had any problems holding any of my basses. Very comfortable. Wear a black shirt and the strap disappears.
I still think the Pro Comfort Strapp is the most comfortable I've ever used. However, I've pretty much switched over to the Mono "Betty" because the "Long" Comfort Strapp isn't quite long enough for my taste. And the "Extra Long" Comfort Strapp, while long enough, doesn't sit on my shoulder in the "sweet spot" of the strap. The Mono Betty is a perfect length for me, and almost as comfortable as the Comfort Strapp.
The Levys MSS90 is a comfortable strap, but not long enough for me.
The Levys MSS90 is a comfortable strap, but not long enough for me.
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I use the planet waves nylon. Is cheap and comfy. I have scoliosis in my spine and it works fine!
I have the Neotech, but I've mostly been using Levy's padded wide lately. The neotech is down in the "band room", time to go get it. 
I have a "both shoulders" strap that's a bit like that without the hip attach, but I never got it to fit comfortably. I'm on the portly side at the moment, but think I'll try the slinger anyway, looks interesting.
Yes, the MONO Betty is very well made and very comfortable. It has good distribution of weight.
I forgot my Waist Strap last weekend, and the standard strap (Neotech) and my heavy Line 6 5 string killed my shoulder (arthritis.)\
That will NEVER happen again.
One note, I've mentioned before that the Slinger might not work well on the more portly among us (and I used to be one.) They do now sell a pad that slips over the strap to increase comfort. I'm planning on buying a second Slinger to reduce my chances of forgetting mine.
bholder...I'll make you a deal. If you buy a Slinger and don't like it, or can't use it, I'll buy it from you for $5 under what you pay for the strap and shipping. Is it worth $5 to try?
I have nothing to do with the company. I love the strap because without it, I would no longer be gigging.
I have arthritis chewing through the soft tissue at my joints. My trapezius muscles and the associated tendons are starting to go. All the discs in my neck are gone. I had one cervical fusion, but going further is pointless.
Even the Neotech only slows down the onset of pain. 20 minutes and the pain starts. 4 hours and I can barely move my arm.
No problems since the waist strap.
That will NEVER happen again.
One note, I've mentioned before that the Slinger might not work well on the more portly among us (and I used to be one.) They do now sell a pad that slips over the strap to increase comfort. I'm planning on buying a second Slinger to reduce my chances of forgetting mine.
bholder...I'll make you a deal. If you buy a Slinger and don't like it, or can't use it, I'll buy it from you for $5 under what you pay for the strap and shipping. Is it worth $5 to try?
I have nothing to do with the company. I love the strap because without it, I would no longer be gigging.
I have arthritis chewing through the soft tissue at my joints. My trapezius muscles and the associated tendons are starting to go. All the discs in my neck are gone. I had one cervical fusion, but going further is pointless.
Even the Neotech only slows down the onset of pain. 20 minutes and the pain starts. 4 hours and I can barely move my arm.
No problems since the waist strap.
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Cool! I already ordered one, the both shoulders version (just looks like it has an extra shoulder strap) and both waist and shoulder pads, we'll see.
Interesting. I can kinda relate a little. I'm one month into a sprained AC joint (shoulder-collar bone connection) injury, and had to abandon my music projects entirely. I'm just now getting to the point where I can play an 8lb bass with a 4" strap, but only for about ten minutes. Oddly, playing seated is no better.
This Slinger strap could be a solution for me. I looked on the Slinger website, they're not showing a "Waist" strap, per se.
Are you referring to the "Sling" strap, or the "Harness" strap, perhaps?
Also, has shifting the load down to your hips caused any issues? My damn hips are going bad, too!
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The "waist" strap is: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] The others have that piece, but this one is just the belt contraption, no shoulder strap.
Gotcha, thanks. I think I'll try the "Sling" model. The shoulder portion of the strap can go to either shoulder. Also, no need to drill holes in the lower horn like the Hip Strap shows. $40 shipped from Slinger, not too much to experiment with, and a bargain if it solves my issue.
Yeah, I do most of my playing sitting down at the moment, still use a strap for security, but I do recall why I have an assortment of nice straps downstairs. A lot of the basses I like are heavy, and if I ever start going to jam sessions, let alone gigging, I'd be looking again.
Okay, so I got a "Sling" model off reverb.com for $32 shipped.
Will report back when it arrives....
Will report back when it arrives....
I bought a Dare strap three days ago.
I'm returning it.
The snap keeps coming undone and the thing constricts my neck when I wear it high enough for where I play.
Something with a weight constricting your neck is not good.
I'm returning it.
The snap keeps coming undone and the thing constricts my neck when I wear it high enough for where I play.
Something with a weight constricting your neck is not good.
I use the Waist Strap...not anything that goes over my shoulders. I've tried all manner of shoulder straps (padded, wide, double, etc) and they all hurt me and hurt me bad. Arthritis spurs are chewing up the soft tissue all over my body and my shoulders got bad a couple years ago.
If it were not for the Slinger Waist Strap, I would not be gigging anymore.
I just looked at the Slinger site again. They call the "waist" strap the "hip" strap. I'll call it such from now on. I could swear it used to be called a waist strap. Maybe memories of the Fender waist strap I used in the mid-late 60's.
If it were not for the Slinger Waist Strap, I would not be gigging anymore.
I just looked at the Slinger site again. They call the "waist" strap the "hip" strap. I'll call it such from now on. I could swear it used to be called a waist strap. Maybe memories of the Fender waist strap I used in the mid-late 60's.
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