FWIW - I just got one. I'm amazed. I've spent money before on $60-$70 straps that cannot compare with the SBL strap. I have a jazz bass that is close to 9-pounds. Standing for more than a short time was a challenge on my back and shoulder. I was (reluctantly) considering a short scale bass solely because of the weight issue. This strap makes a big difference in at least a couple ways. First is the perception of weight. Seriously, the bass now feels light! Second, with the right length adjustment my bass now sits right where I want it to without any balancing or counterbalancing on my part. Although this strap costs more than some others, the price is much less than a different bass that I didn't really want anyway. Very pleased! Oh, I am not affiliated with SBL in any way. I am just so happy with the big difference the strap makes for me. And, I fitted it with the Schaller strap locks (newer versions are great!), so I can use this strap with any other bass that I might get later.