Normally I use padded leather 4” straps. I see a lot of neoprene straps out there. Comfort Strapp, Neotech, GruvGear... What’s your fav?
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Neoprene straps... talk to me
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Been playing with a Neotech for 15 years. Very comfortable. I just bought another one for my other bass even if they are light weight. Both with strap locks.
I like mine. I highly recommend the Neo Tech. Some claim to be neoprene, but the vinyl is doing all the work which kind of defeats the purpose. Here’s mine:
I've been a staunch user of The Comfort Strapp for at least 12 years.
I've got several Comfort Strrapps. One is really old, just the neoprene w/o the nylon, given to me by a bassist because of its 'bungee' effect. It's unusable with most basses because of that, but I love it with my lightweight Stickerbass, it's just under 7 lbs., stretchy but not bungee, very comfy.
I've never seen another, emailed Comfort Strapp but they never replied. Does anyone make these?
I've never seen another, emailed Comfort Strapp but they never replied. Does anyone make these?
I've been using Comfort Strapps and NeoTechs.
They are both quite good but TBH with my heavier basses there's only so much they can do to help. Compared with a good 4" leather strap (4" is a lot BTW) I doubt they will add much in terms of comfort.
I do recommend you try them - just saying don't count on them being silver bullets for this
They are both quite good but TBH with my heavier basses there's only so much they can do to help. Compared with a good 4" leather strap (4" is a lot BTW) I doubt they will add much in terms of comfort.
I do recommend you try them - just saying don't count on them being silver bullets for this
The GruvGear 4" strap is comfortable and distributes the weight nicely. I have two negative things to say about it. For a strap it's heavy so you're adding weight. And the leather/pleather parts are so stiff it almost needs its own case.
Neotech for me. I’ve got three of them. One is at least 8 years old and has done hundreds of gigs.
I have three 4” GruvGears on my basses and one 2.5 on guitar. In fact I retired all other straps.
As noted, they’re sturdy, so a bass with attached strap does not fit every case. I’m able to put a bass with strap in my Vertigo, but not in RoadRunner. And yes, in pocket it takes space (it folds like in three parts and fits the big pocket on my cases).
I however like their feeling, weight distribution and absence of buckles (Planet Waves straps have plastic buckles that did a ding-dong on my hollowbody every time I pulled the guitar from my stand or put it away). How long will they last? IDK yet, it’s been a couple of years since I got them.
As noted, they’re sturdy, so a bass with attached strap does not fit every case. I’m able to put a bass with strap in my Vertigo, but not in RoadRunner. And yes, in pocket it takes space (it folds like in three parts and fits the big pocket on my cases).
I however like their feeling, weight distribution and absence of buckles (Planet Waves straps have plastic buckles that did a ding-dong on my hollowbody every time I pulled the guitar from my stand or put it away). How long will they last? IDK yet, it’s been a couple of years since I got them.
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I have 4" Gruv gear, and a Comfort Strapp, and a Sadowsky Neo strap. Gruv gear takes the cake, although a little bulkier than the comfort.
if a strap doesn't extend from one end of itself to the other it could spell trouble. but if it does that right: i like them to be at least 3" wide. 4" is cool too, but on some instruments, it might be too wide for me. i like leather, but anything which reduces 'slipping around' = good.
I've used Comfort Strapps for as long as I can remember. Hard to find them now in Canada. I spoke with the company and they told me to go to long and mcquade. No one at the montreal store had a clue about them. I contacted the company again and they basically told me "Well, we ship them to them every month" End of conversation. 
I've always said.
If you have a "bungee" problem with a Comfort Strapp,it's because YOU are"Bungeeing"around.
If you have a "bungee" problem with a Comfort Strapp,it's because YOU are"Bungeeing"around.
Neotech ++100
I been use planet wave wide bass strap, wide levy leather strap and finally only Neotech mega strap.
This awsome material use and very comfort strap virtually reduce your bass weight .
Here is my 4th mega strap receive just now.
Oh... my slogan again..
“ Lets the Neotech Treat your shoulder well since the first day you start playing bass guitar.”
I been use planet wave wide bass strap, wide levy leather strap and finally only Neotech mega strap.
This awsome material use and very comfort strap virtually reduce your bass weight .
Here is my 4th mega strap receive just now.
Oh... my slogan again..
“ Lets the Neotech Treat your shoulder well since the first day you start playing bass guitar.”
