Got a heavy bass? What strap do you use?

[garmenteros]

Actually I've used some planet waves thick wide straps, and I've found the higher I have the bass with a shorter strap, the more comfortable it is to play. I have easier access to all the notes, and its pretty much less of a strain.

I just focus on doing lots of low back excercize at the gym, which is where I've had the most trouble.

I use short straps, any brand, now a days, as long as its suede.

 

[Jeff K]

I gotta get me a comfort strapp

Whered you guys get yours?

G.C. sells them. Or I think you can order them online.

 

[Robf]

I can't find it on-line but it's sold at Guitar Center. Planet Waves Comfort Strap, $22. It's 3" wide but made of nylon and has built in padding, feels pretty nice and I like the adjustable length. I'm a smaller person and I had some issues with leather straps and the limited amount of adjustment.

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http://store.daddario.com/category/154812

 

[Flaneur]

I've used a Levy's 3" strap for some years. It's extremely comfortable.

 

[sturmvogel]

I've used a Levy's 3" strap for some years. It's extremely comfortable.

+1 I use a Levy's 3" leather on my RD Artist---the 3" width distributes the weight enough to ease the burden. I got mine from Sweetwater.com.

 

[cigi]

I use the neotech superbass. It's not really long so if you're a big guy or just like to hang it low then you should look into longer ones. For neotech the super axe is longer.

If you're on a bigger budget comfort, moody and levy's seem good options. The best option still is a lighter bass. Some people around here say that their heavy bass feels like a feather with a good strap. I don't agree with this. A better straps divides the pressure and weight better, but at the end of the day every single pound is still hanging on your shoulder and starts to weigh after a while. If you really have problems with your back and shoulders I would suggest getting a lighter bass.

 

[psychotiger]

Another back surgery survivor here. I really like the Sadowsky strap and use it pretty exclusively although I also have a Comfort Strap.

For the Sadowsky:
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For the CS:
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[redstrand]

Souldier 3" strap...got mine for a T-40. $30 can't beat it.

 

[dcr]

For my heaviest bass (Stammie SC5 bubinga) I use a 4-inch Italia. Or for my next-heaviest (SRMM5) I use an old Ernie Ball 4" leather strap. It's 25+ years old, but I still love it!

Anything else, I have really good luck with the Sadowsky neoprene straps. I prolly like them than the Comfort and Brooklyn Gear neoprene straps I've owned.




dcr

 

[psychotiger]

Also, madbassplaya, some of the weight you may be feeling could be due to you being a La. Tech Bulldog fan. That must be a heavy load to shoulder.

Geaux Tigers

 

[madbassplaya]

Also, madbassplaya, some of the weight you may be feeling could be due to you being a La. Tech Bulldog fan. That must be a heavy load to shoulder.

Geaux Tigers

DAWG CHOW!!!

 

[franchelB]

I had a Guitar Center gift card that was "burnin' a hole in my pocket". And I bought their "Rock Steady RSSL01 Suede With Black Edge Guitar Strap" to use with my Peavey T-20. Better than the old Doctor Song strap I've been using...

 

[ezstep]

Also, madbassplaya, some of the weight you may be feeling could be due to you being a La. Tech Bulldog fan. That must be a heavy load to shoulder.

I gotcha back....



(Met the little misses at LaTech...back in the 70's. Daughter graduated there.)

 

[psychotiger]

I gotcha back....



(Met the little misses at LaTech...back in the 70's. Daughter graduated there.)

I had a girlfriend that went there, too. In the mid-80s

 

[ProfGumby]

I have 2 straps made by Brooklyn Gear. Both are very comfy, though one is wider than the other and I use the wider one on the heavy basses....

 

[REAPER52]

look into MOODY - a woman in cali makes. them- handmade and top notch quality - i have a 3in and love it

 

[bassman_rob]

+1 for Neotech Bass straps. I've got a mega and a super, I can't really feel any difference between them. $25 isn't bad for a sweet high-tech strap: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Neotech-Super-Bass-Strap?sku=367504

 

[byoung]

Moody's 4"-- it's the only way I can hope to lug my 13.5lb Alembic around.

Suede backed, so it doesn't slip.

 

[jollygiantchris]

I'm curious but does anyone know of any really long bass straps? I'm talking like 68"-76"? I'm 6'6" and fat and I'd really like to play my 6xer at more of a 45 degree angle but my strap which is a nice levi's suede one is not nearly long enough. I'd say its 52" and its about a foot short minimum.

 

[Jim C]

Too bad on the thread move; bad judgement IMO; especialy after a few days, 1,300+ views and a lot of posts.

More visible and searchable in the bass guitar section and is very relevent due to what looks like a fair amount of mature players here; the misc. has much less interest and is sometimes just a freak show.
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