Right side strap?

[darwin-bass]

Standing, strapless. Probably not, though, right?

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

The bassist from Montrose (Bill Church, I think) wore the bass over his right shoulder. I have seen other bassists do that as well.

BBB

 

[monsterthompson]

Slinger does offer a hybrid waist/shoulder strap, which I don’t think has been suggested yet.

Sling Strap Guitar or Bass Strap

An ergonomic guitar strap that reduces the shoulder weight of your guitar or bass and gives you the option to switch which shoulder carries the weight! Click here to learn more!

slingerstraps.com

 

[porkynuggets]

Yesterday I broke my left collarbone. I'm having surgery in a few days and would like to start playing again as soon as it's possible, but the bone itself might still be fragile for a while. So I was thinking to carry my bass on my right shoulder. Is there such a contraption, preferably one that is available in Europe? I found the Sling Strap which looks great but has to be imported from the States. Does anyone here have other tips?

Ouch.. I've had a broken collarbone, rest up friend. Hope yours heals up good n quick

 

[Five or Six]

You've got a bunch of "do this do that" already. My advice to you is, take 2 weeks off! Standing, sitting, whatever is going to hurt. Don't ask me how I know"? Everybody is different and if you choose to take it out of the sling and attempt to play, good luck.

 

[RattleSnack]

Couple of years ago, when I started playing long one-block gigs, my left shoulder would hurt after two hours, and I would just transfer the strap to my left shoulder for a couple of songs. At first, it's a little awkward to play that way, but actually it's the same thing, position is just shifted to right. Try it.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Yesterday I broke my left collarbone. I'm having surgery in a few days and would like to start playing again as soon as it's possible, but the bone itself might still be fragile for a while. So I was thinking to carry my bass on my right shoulder. Is there such a contraption, preferably one that is available in Europe? I found the Sling Strap which looks great but has to be imported from the States. Does anyone here have other tips?

I just saw an old video the other day with a guy playing a guitar (Les Paul=heavy)with a right shoulder strap. I’ve never tried doing that so I’m no expert.

One thing I do know playing bass you are going to be moving your left arm at the shoulder joint. I would check with the Doc before proceeding, mainly in case that strap comes off your shoulder, the only thing that is going to prevent your bass from hitting the floor is your left arm.

 

[ardgedee]

I just saw an old video the other day with a guy playing a guitar (Les Paul=heavy)with a right shoulder strap. I’ve never tried doing that so I’m no expert.

I've tried it at home. For me it works kind of middling-OK but it's much less stable and shifts the bass to the right and the neck swings forwards a bit. If you aren't an energetic player it might work, otherwise you might run the risk of the strap bouncing off your shoulder. I'm not sure it's something I would want to rely on. Over the left shoulder means your head and neck keep the strap from sliding off.

 

[Hurricane Jimmie]

So Anyway, get well soon.
I use a Slinger Strap and have all my basses set up for them. If you can't import one, you might look for something similar and consider using it from now on.
They really do help your shoulder and back.

Before I had the SS, I'd simply switched the shoulder strap from left to right for the last few songs of the set just to get some relief.
I didn't notice much difference.

Good Luck with your search.

 

[poochiecheeks]

Playing a set of Green Day songs on a stool doesn't feel like an option hehehe

Derek Boyer can still look badass sitting down on stage with a broken leg, I think you can too

 

[trevcda]

 

[mellowgerman]

You CAN just use a normal strap for the right side! My left shoulder has been giving me a little trouble occasionally recently so I just throw the strap over my head to the other side and keep playing.

 

[RattleSnack]

Couple of years ago, when I started playing long one-block gigs, my left shoulder would hurt after two hours, and I would just transfer the strap to my left shoulder for a couple of songs. At first, it's a little awkward to play that way, but actually it's the same thing, position is just shifted to right. Try it.

Damn it, I am getting demented. I wantes to say "transfer strap FROM my left shoulder to RIGHT shoulder".

 

[BassAgent]

Thanks for all the advice and well wishes, people I will be taking two weeks off anyway because surgery is in two weeks, and after that will be playing sitting down when it's possible. Playing seated is still an option but I just like playing standing up way better. The waist/shoulder strap suggested by @monsterthompson is what's on the top of the list, currently. Might just order that.

You've got a bunch of "do this do that" already. My advice to you is, take 2 weeks off! Standing, sitting, whatever is going to hurt. Don't ask me how I know"? Everybody is different and if you choose to take it out of the sling and attempt to play, good luck.

It's my second collarbone fracture so I know what to expect, unfortunately. Only this time it's my left side (and I'm left handed) soooo yeah. That sucks.

 

[vanderbe]

The Fearless Flyers are not only fearless, they are strapless. Maybe a similar performance stand would work for you?

Yep…and it helps if you’re an extraterrestrial

 

[LakeEffect]

Think you’ll be happy with it!

 

[klyph]

You CAN just use a normal strap for the right side!

Heh, I see what you did there…

It’s worth noting he’s a)playing a short scale that b) he’s modified to not hang from the factory button location.

So much of this is body/instrument dependent, it’s almost not worth the amount of experimentation for a temporary situation. Freddy King played his Les Paul slung over his right shoulder. Is this gonna work for a 110 lb. guy playing a strat? Probably not.

I’m scheduled to get a chilectomy (foot operation) in October. I plan on focusing my energy into putting on the best show I can from a stool. Hopefully it heals quickly and I only have to do it a couple of times. I wish the same for you, OP

 

[monsterthompson]

The waist/shoulder strap suggested by @monsterthompson is what's on the top of the list, currently. Might just order that.

If you do, please post a follow up. I wish that design had been around when I was in the market for a solution. I’m not playing out these days, so it isn’t something I’d try myself, but there are always requests on TB for suggestions to help with neck/shoulder/back/arm issues.

Keep in mind that the bridge connection to the belt doesn’t behave like a normal strap in terms of how the bass moves when you step forward with the right leg. The "pivot point" is in a different location and you might feel more resistance than with a standard strap. I got used to it but it is a change I noticed.

 

[klyph]

I just checked out the product @monsterthompson linked. I tried a duo strap thirty years ago when that was their only product. It was okay, but I didn’t find it to be a huge improvement over a standard strap. The belt strap looks like a game changer, as I still have left shoulder pain on occasion, and I sometimes play “no break” gigs. It seems like Dunlop style strap locks would be a necessity, since you have to remove the strap from the instrument every set, instead of just leaving the strap on the instrument.

 

[BassAgent]

If you do, please post a follow up. I wish that design had been around when I was in the market for a solution. I’m not playing out these days, so it isn’t something I’d try myself, but there are always requests on TB for suggestions to help with neck/shoulder/back/arm issues.

Keep in mind that the bridge connection to the belt doesn’t behave like a normal strap in terms of how the bass moves when you step forward with the right leg. The "pivot point" is in a different location and you might feel more resistance than with a standard strap. I got used to it but it is a change I noticed.

I have ordered it and will definitely post a review!

I just checked out the product @monsterthompson linked. I tried a duo strap thirty years ago when that was their only product. It was okay, but I didn’t find it to be a huge improvement over a standard strap. The belt strap looks like a game changer, as I still have left shoulder pain on occasion, and I sometimes play “no break” gigs. It seems like Dunlop style strap locks would be a necessity, since you have to remove the strap from the instrument every set, instead of just leaving the strap on the instrument.

I use so many different basses that removing the strap is no issue for me