One Strap per bass or one for multiple?

[AdamR]

4 basses, 2guitars, 2 straps. Dimarzio clip locks. You can buy extra clips separate.

 

[T-MOST]

Every gig bag (4) is stocked and ready to go. That means every bag has a strap, 2 cords, 1 tuner, extra set of strings, fast fret, guitar polish, spare batteries etc... and of course a bass!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Each bass has a strap. I've never used strap locks. I've been playing over 50 years and never dropped a bass or had a strap come loose.

 

[joeaba]

Neoprene straps with Dunlop locks.. one on each bass. These straps are comfortable.

 

[wmhill]

I have a separate strap for each (with shaller strap locks). I have seen guys show up with their instrument, only to find that they left the strap on another guitar/bass> also you may have the strap length different for each bass.

 

[rtslinger]

All of my bass have there own strap. I have thought about the same strap lock buttons on all of the basses but I never ended up doing that, so none have the same strap lock system.

 

[BluesWalker]

Two straps per bass for my two basses. For each bass, I have a primary strap and a backup. I keep them in the gig bag.

 

[Lifeonthestrings]

There is a company called hogjim that has a unique easy on/off locking rubber slide system and you can remove the strap in a second. I think the leather ones are not available any longer but the webbed material is. It's pretty cool. $25. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[tmw]

One Strap for each bass.

 

[joeaba]

I have a separate strap for each (with shaller strap locks). I have seen guys show up with their instrument, only to find that they left the strap on another guitar/bass> also you may have the strap length different for each bass.

Having a good strap is often overlooked. I can't say I've had any good experiences with players who would forget straps or cables. As simple as it is, not having a strap is an indicator of someone's inattention to detail.

 

[mikeyjm2]

I have several straps, but one I like particularly so I switch it between basses. Exception would be the couple basses I have with strap locks - those have dedicated straps which stay with them.

 

[lavmonga]

This should have been a poll.

 

[Bob_Ross]

One strap per instrument.

 

[bassliner50]

I change basses frequently. I managed to buy 8 new/used bass comfort straps made by Planet Waves from ebay for $16 or something. Every bass has its own strap with Dunlop strap locks. Don't fool around, be fully equipped. Once when I was younger and foolish, I showed up to play a wedding. To my horror, I forgot to move the bass strap to the hard Fender case I toted at the time. What did I do? I found a white table cloth to rip to a semblance of a strap. I made knots as best I could. I got through the gig, didn't drop the bass (that was subsequently stolen, a true story and lesson for another time). The table cloth strap, met its purpose but was unusual to use and witness. Learned my lesson then. Be prepared. Bring everything you will need to the gig....Forget having one strap. Would you squeak by with one pair of pants?

 

[Sterrrling]

9 Basses, 9 Ernie Ball black straps each with black or chrome Shaller strap locks.

 

[SpanishDave]

It gets expensive. I like a strap for each bass, I have like 50 basses...........some of my straps are over 35 years old or more and going strong!

Where can we see the family portrait?

 

[dave64o]

I only have four basses, so each has its own strap.

 

[Pyrat]

Oh gosh, I dunno...just FINDING a strap that doesn't suck is pretty hard...I kinda hate them all. I'd love to find just ONE that I could live with. That being said, every bass has it's own horrible thingy that I fight with often.

 

[Doner Designs]

Years ago I priced strap locks and decided it was better to just buy a strap for each bass.

 

[Aqualung60]

I have six Basses, each one has it's own strap.