I have a serious problem!

[Reku]

I seem to have misplaced my strap and am wondering if its a good idea to like.....tie some string onto my bass and use that as a strap or....use my old strings as a strap. I need ideas!
(I'm not joking this is an actual first world problem).

 

[kokorollc]

Duct tape. Fold it back on itself a couple times to an appropriate length and punch holes through with nail/ pen, etc. I did this many years ago and ended up using it for almost a year

 

[PlungerModerno]

I seem to have misplaced my strap and am wondering if its a good idea to like.....tie some string onto my bass and use that as a strap or....use my old strings as a strap. I need ideas!
(I'm not joking this is an actual first world problem).

Whooops!

If it's for a show you can probably borrow one for a little while or at least find a stool!

In all seriousness you can use a strip of canvass, leather or any fabric if it's used right. I guess it depends on how crafty you are...

An spare instrument cable and some old string eyelets at either ends might work. Try some prototypes immediately. After one last search.

 

[hdracer]

Why not buy a new strap?
Ann Arbor has a few music stores.

 

[Reku]

It's Okay guys! I got this. I turned some 16 gauge speaker wire into a strap. its all good!

 

[Floyd Eye]

Ooh, I bet that's real comfortable.

 

[PlungerModerno]

It's Okay guys! I got this. I turned some 16 gauge speaker wire into a strap. its all good!

OK . . . . . . I hope it's insulated! Happy playing. Keep the wire of bare skin if you can. It'll suck if the bass is heavy.

 

[Reku]

Its about as heavy as.....18 cans of beer. I covered the wire in duct tape.

 

[paparoof]

I'm using 1/2" cotton rope as a belt for tonight's gig. It would make a pretty good strap too.

 

[PlungerModerno]

Its about as heavy as.....18 cans of beer. I covered the wire in duct tape.

Good. Prepare for serious pain. If you can, slip a T-shirt around the shoulder area of the strap/wire. It may help.

 

[1SHOT1HIT]

Man, just go buy a strap, I mean even if its a desperate middle of the night situation you can go to a 24 hour Wal-Mart and get a real cheap one from the small music area in the toys section.
It'll cost like $5 bucks or so. Problem solved.

Use a heavy guys belt and just cut slits into each end to hook onto the strap buttons.

Play seated.

 

[neo 7]

cut the seat belt out of your car

 

[elgecko]

How about a belt? It already has holes and buckles you can tie into and will distribute the weight much better...only the Marquis de Sade would use a strap made from wire.

 

[skychief]

I used the serpentine belt off my F-150. cut to proper length and used a pocket kniffe to cut holes for the strap buttons. Pretty comfortable actually, but leaves dark stripes on my shirt.