Best bass strap?

[Hopkins]

These are my favorites

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/reunion-blues-merino-wool-guitar-strap

 

[JakobT]

I had huge trouble finding a strap that was comfortable. Most were too narrow and to thin. My brother, who is a guitar player, put me on to Italia leather straps. They do a 4" verson that's perfect for the bass, supremely comfortable, super quality, and reasonably priced. The straps are available in a range of colours, with a smooth outside and a suede inside. My bass feels almost weightless now! http://italiastraps.com/

 

[mapleglo]

I think a lot of it comes down to personal preference. I like Franklin straps. I don't like gimmicky looks, and I like wide straps that don't slip around. They've got a bunch of fit the bill, and they're a lot less expensive than pretty much anything other than the ones that look and feel cheap.

I picked up a Franklin strap a couple of weeks ago and so far, I find it very comfortable. I lasted through a 4 hour band practice with very little discomfort.

I have a 3 1/2" Levy's strap on order which should arrive this week that I'm looking forward to trying. Same kind of low key, standard leather strap that I seem to prefer.

 

[CrashGordon]

Love my Levy's 4" leather strap.

 

[Jefff]

I have finally settled on the Reunion Blues merino wool strap. It adjust easily , it is very comfortable with my 9.5 lb P bass and it looks classy.

 

[JennySuzuki]

I make my own. Dead easy, and cheap to boot.

 

[G On Bass]

I'm planning to pick up one of these. The only negative I've heard about these is that they run a little long, and I'm not one to wear my bass slung low. I suppose I could have it shortened, if it's as comfortable I've heard.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/neotech-mega-bass-strap

Any thoughts on this one?

I got the Neotech Mega Bass Strap about a month ago & absolutely love it! It has just about 10" of adjustment. I'm 6'2 & have my bass just above my waist & there is still plenty of adjustment to go either way.
Being that it's neoprene, it's soft, got some give & I find it quite comfortable.

+2

I've had nothing but these NeoTech straps now for 3-4 years, and they are fantastic, IMHO. I have a bass that weighs ~12 pounds and these work great with that. I also have never had to replace one. None show any real sign of wear and look pretty much the same as the day I got them.

I had a Comfort Strapp, but the padding kinda ended towards the front of my shoulder, so I didn't quite get much support there. It's a great strap if it fits you.

 

[Truktek2]

I like Comfort Strapp http://www.comfortstrapp.com/new/

^yup.

 

[Not yet]

Best Bass Strap? Moody

Hands down best IMO, nothing comes close .... There are cheaper like the Italia that keeps coming up, but you get what you pay for.

 

[Clark Westfield]

Mono Betty is a great strap for the money.

Very comfy for heavier basses.

Also Couch makes a really nice vynal strap if that is your thing.

Neat designs.

 

[PrietoBass]

Levy's 4.5" padded leather bass strap for me. All my basses had them.

I also vote for the Levy's 4.5". Got mine from BSO. Jason is the owner and also a TBer (Slapinfunk); his customer service is second to none!

Order from here and be forever happy; your back/shoulders will thank you:
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[20db pad]

Sadowsky cotton

 

[scowboy]

Though I don't own a Sadowsky bass, I've been using their neostraps for about four years. I have three of them!

 

[neo 7]

This is my favorite

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/levys-leather-guitar-strap

 

[Milk]

Ive also been looking for a strap because for basically all my playing life i've been using a strap that i made longer with a bit of rope. It always looked a bit ghetto (or punk depending...) and i'm kinda sick ot it. I looked at the sites that were linked... Comfort Strapp's longest strap is 61". I measured mine (well including the bit of rope), 64". The lowest part of my bass hangs at about my knee, i'm 5'11" which is normal height. Surely i can't be the only person that wants a 64"+ strap..my question is...where can i find those?

 

[Milk]

OH....it says the levy's one adjusts up to 65". I guess that'll be the one then..... still, if i was above 6 feet tall it probably wouldnt be enough.

 

[xk49w]

Brookwood Leather made my latest one.

Bob also made another one for me.

 

[MisterFabulous]

I had huge trouble finding a strap that was comfortable. Most were too narrow and to thin. My brother, who is a guitar player, put me on to Italia leather straps. They do a 4" verson that's perfect for the bass, supremely comfortable, super quality, and reasonably priced. The straps are available in a range of colours, with a smooth outside and a suede inside. My bass feels almost weightless now! http://italiastraps.com/

I've got 3 of these, and have given a 4th as a gift.

 

[Jeff K]

If you're not a real big guy, I still think the Pro Comfort Strapps are about the most comfortable. But I'm 6', 250, and I find myself right between the "Long" and the "Extra Long" in the Comfort Strapps (as far as length preference). So lately, I've been using the Mono Betty "Long". I have 3 of them now, and really like them. I don't think they're QUITE as comfortable as the Comfort Strapp, but they're pretty darn close.

 

[Pilgrim]

Any wide leather strap with suede underside to keep it from sliding. Nothing special required...but I choose them to complement the bass.