Best strap for heavy bass?

[Justin Urry]

This may be in the wrong forum, if so, sorry!
I am in need of a new strap, my bass is 13.2 lbs. The strap i am using now is broken and it hurt my shoulder. Any suggestions?

 

[Winfred]

Anything wide and padded will help. Try straplocks too. It's bad enough to drop a light bass, dropping a heavy one is even worse.

 

[KaseOfBass]

Though I've switched back to leather straps (I like the looks of leather better and none of my current lineup are in the "boat anchor" weight category), I'd look into a Neotech strap. Used one for years (still have it) and they are easily one of the most comfortable straps available.

http://neotechstraps.com

 

[elgecko]

...my bass is 13.2 lbs...

The Neotech Mega is pretty cushy.

 

[Pilgrim]

Anything wide and padded will help. Try straplocks too. It's bad enough to drop a light bass, dropping a heavy one is even worse.

Wide...like 3-4 inches...
Padded...

Look for a wide strap with a sheepskin pad on the underside. I can't imagine playing a 13-pound bass, but if you must, then I'd go for the extra padding provided by sheepskin.

Something like this! (image found via Internet search...)

 

[/\/\3phist0]

+1 on the neo tech

 

[GregT]

Yep, the Neotech Mega Bass Strap is what I used when I had a 10 1/3 pound Lakland. I sold it and my Precision is 9 1/2 pounds. They are really great in distributing the weight better. Edit: Here's a picture.

 

[Poncherello]

I use this Minotaur strap, with Schaller locks.

 

[Clark Westfield]

Mono makes a nice padded Betty strap.

Works well for all my basses especially a 9 lb Squier.

 

[Doner Designs]

In my experience, the width helps more than the thickness of the padding but both are good.

 

[wild4oldcars]

Yep, Neotech for sure. Make sure the length accommodates you though.

I also have a mono betty, but don't like it near as much.

 

[marko138]

My jazz bass is 11.5 lbs. I just bought a 3.5" Levy's padded leather strap. In a word it's AWESOME. Really makes the weight of the bass very manageable.

Here it is: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M4GFXLBLK

Ask @DwaynieAD, he was just here playing it.

 

[DwaynieAD]

My jazz bass is 11.5 lbs. I just bought a 3.5" Levy's padded leather strap. In a word it's AWESOME. Really makes the weight of the bass very manageable.

Here it is: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/M4GFXLBLK

Ask @DwaynieAD, he was just here playing it.

I just left an hour ago, you already ripped stills off the go-pro? lol. yeah that strap is pretty nice except for the piece that hits mid back, but all in all not too major, it definitely distributes the weight well, I'll have to try it on the fiver, see if it helps with that monstrosity. for those of you around here that don't know by 5 string weighs 14.5 lbs

 

[marko138]

I just left an hour ago, you already ripped stills off the go-pro? lol. yeah that strap is pretty nice except for the piece that hits mid back, but all in all not too major, it definitely distributes the weight well, I'll have to try it on the fiver, see if it helps with that monstrosity. for those of you around here that don't know by 5 string weighs 14.5 lbs

I do have the XLong so that hump could move fore or aft depending on height...which could be better or worse.

 

[Bombadil]

The Comfort Strap--- http://www.comfortstrapp.com/new/

 

[ShredderMaximus]

Geez man, what are you playing, a cinder block?
But years ago my grandpa gave me his old 3 1/2'' wool lined leather strap, and its ridiculously comfortable and makes my Destroyer feel like nothing. Not the coolest looking strap but who cares. The one bummer about it is that the holes got a bit stretched out because every time I'd leave it on my bass at my guitarists house by the time I got back it was always on his guitar.

 

[bluesdogblues]

I never use them.. but from the pictures seem like comfortable

... or maybe not

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http://www.slingerstraps.com

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[Goatrope]

I've got a few of these. Like them a lot. Very wide and padded. I tried the foam straps and hated the springiness. Plus it seemed like I just couldn't get the pad located correctly. These Levy's straps immediately felt right.

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[Stevorebob]

Mono Betty.

 

[tastybasslines]

I never use them.. but from the pictures seem like comfortable

... or maybe not

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http://www.slingerstraps.com

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That has to be the worst product promo photo I've seen.