I bought my Medium one when i got my bass online (There is no such thing as Lakland in Australia apparently) an was surprised about how high it comes up.
Thats a good thing for me. As I said, I play super high, so the higher, the better.
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Recommend me a good strap.
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Thats a good thing for me. As I said, I play super high, so the higher, the better.
I've owned a lot of straps -- currently have 15 -- and I've found the Sadowsky straps to be among the most comfortable..... And the come in three different lengths.
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I swear by [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] (which are very similar to Comfort Strapps). I have a 12 pound Yamaha TRB that I could not play with anything else. The strap makes my 8-pound Skjold feel as if there's nothng there at all. However, since you mentioned it - I also play very high up and have had to shorten all of mine.
+1 Comfort Strap
+1 on go to store and try with your guitar
Most comfortable strap i've ever used. Cured ALL shoulder pains.
+1 on go to store and try with your guitar
Most comfortable strap i've ever used. Cured ALL shoulder pains.
Maybe I'm a bit liberal but I don't think this is too gaudy as straps go and it's adjusted at it's second LOWEST setting. It's wide and quite comfortable.
practice lowering your strap little by little, save your wrists.
I played sitting down for just as long as you (if not longer) before gigging, i practiced lowering the strap little by little until i found the ideal height. MUCH better for shows.
Also franklin strap
http://www.franklinstrap.com/
AMAZING
I played sitting down for just as long as you (if not longer) before gigging, i practiced lowering the strap little by little until i found the ideal height. MUCH better for shows.
Also franklin strap
http://www.franklinstrap.com/
AMAZING
I play fairly high and use 4" leather straps from http://www.italiastraps.com/
If you measure how short you need it to be, I'm certain they can hook you up with what you need.
If you measure how short you need it to be, I'm certain they can hook you up with what you need.
About 15 years ago, I found a dissabled vet who did leather work from his home. I had him make me a 3 1/2" wide plain black leather strap. Been using it ever since. Best $40 I ever spent on bass stuff. It's the only piece of "gear" I've had that long. It's a hunk of leather, rounded on each end, with one hole in each end. The guy has since passed.
+1000 for Neotech
I have both the Neotech and comfort straps and of the two i prefer the Neotech
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Neotech-Mega-Bass-Strap?sku=367528
best $30.00 i have ever spent
I have both the Neotech and comfort straps and of the two i prefer the Neotech
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Neotech-Mega-Bass-Strap?sku=367528
best $30.00 i have ever spent
Snake, Im surprised you didnt say Ibanez Weeping Demon.. its the response I see daily of yours here on TB..
I had the same problem so I reversed the way I attach it to the bass thereby putting more of the comfort part on my shoulder
For many years I used a $5 fabric strap. I finally decided to get something nice, so I went out and dropped $50 on a nice leather strap. After six months of telling myself that I was happy with the new strap, I finally swapped it out for another $5 fabric one, and I'm much happier.
Does that mean there's something wrong with me?
Does that mean there's something wrong with me?
There's nothing wrong with playing up high 
I find that the Planet Waves straps work great for me, but you have to get the right ones...they have some that are a more rugged nylon, then there are some that are more cloth-like. I've found that those ones have NEVER hurt my neck at all.
I find that the Planet Waves straps work great for me, but you have to get the right ones...they have some that are a more rugged nylon, then there are some that are more cloth-like. I've found that those ones have NEVER hurt my neck at all.
could always try "the perfect strap" by brooklyn gear
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comes in three lengths
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comes in three lengths
Engine207
Losing faith in humanity...one call at a time.
I also play my bass higher on my chest. It was a recommendation form my teacher because I have had a limited range-of-motion in my left wrist since a skateboarding wreck when I was a teenager. I've found that keeping it up higher allows me to play comfortably way down low on the neck. I practice about 90 minutes a day, and I have no problems with my right hand positioning either. Unless you are experiencing pain, fatigue, or an inability to play what you want, just play where you're comfortable.
One of my favorites, Peter 'Mars' Cowling, of the Pat Travers Band, plays up high, too!
I used to not think much about my strap until my wife got me a Levy ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]) for Christmas last year. I can't seem to get comfortable without it anymore. It's padded with nice, soft leather and the edges are rolled, so it doesn't cut in on my neck. I also use Dunlop Straplocks on all of my basses.
One of my favorites, Peter 'Mars' Cowling, of the Pat Travers Band, plays up high, too!
I used to not think much about my strap until my wife got me a Levy ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed]) for Christmas last year. I can't seem to get comfortable without it anymore. It's padded with nice, soft leather and the edges are rolled, so it doesn't cut in on my neck. I also use Dunlop Straplocks on all of my basses.
Get one of the satriani straps
I have the Planet Waves Satriani strap shown on the left on my J. My Les Paul electric has a standard Planet Waves.
I love both of the straps, but the Satriani one feels really nice; it's like a comfortable bookbag strap. I wouldn't recommend it, though, if the standard strap you have is too uncomfortable.
