Size definitely matters

[catcauphonic]

That's what she said!

Now that that's out of the way , I just switched from a 1-3/4" to a 3" wide solid leather, and IT HAS MADE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE in comfort and helping with a slight dive on my Spector X. I got the first one thru eBay from some gal down in LA who does custom leather work. The quality is top notch and I liked it so much (until I got my heavier Spector) that I asked her if she could make me a 3" wide one to my specs ... which she did ... and very inexpensively! $75 for the thicker one below. The damn thing must have close to $50 worth of hardware on it alone. She's the bomb and I totally recommend her for various kinds of leather work. No, I am not affiliated with her in any way other than a very satisfied customer. Her website and contact info is below the photos. She (they?) make all kinds of fun stuff

Maybe you can see where I contact cemented some black sheepskin on the thinner one, before I decided to go bigger. It helped a little, but nothing like an unpadded fat one does. I am now a believer!

Obviously, the strap alone has some weight to it compared to a plain one - but it is not even noticeable! I went from practicing in only 10-15 minute stretches to be able to hang for hours ... no joke.

Apeleather.com
Her name is Ellen. [email protected] or [email protected]

Tell her Louis from Seattle sent ya

 

[JohnMCA72]

Make sure you don't let it get inside-out on you!

 

[Nev375]

Headbang front to back.... never side to side.

 

[Munjibunga]

Make sure you don't let it get inside-out on you!

If he did, he wouldn't have to worry about neck dive any more.

 

[ggunn]

I totally agree about the width of the strap but I will pass on the spikes.

 

[catcauphonic]

May be the best strap for metal ... though that's not even what I usually play

She can do plain too. My new go-to gal to get my strap on

 

[mjbing]

Strap should always be wider than your fret board

 

[Rockin Mike]

It's not the length of the strap, it's the width.

Some say it's how you use it, but we all know that's just what some people tell themselves.

 

[InternetAlias]

All the sexual innuendo aside, I got a used 3.5inch levy's strap for around 20$, it really nails it Yeah, it kills all the sub 3 inch straps I've been using for years.

 

[elgecko]

Yay for physics!

 

[SirMjac28]

I contacted her and told her "Louis from Seattle" sent me she charged me $90.00

 

[Rockin Mike]

This is good.
4.5" wide, feels real nice.

Levy's Leathers MSS2-4-BLK 4 Garment Leather Signature Series Guitar Strap,Black

 

[t77mackie]

Pu$#y!!

Just kidding - it looks great!

 

[InternetAlias]

If you're half the man Steele was it would be a tad uncomfortable

 

[catcauphonic]

Make sure you don't let it get inside-out on you!

I may try that if I ever get into a GG Allin cover situation

If he did, he wouldn't have to worry about neck dive any more.

If you're half the man Steele was it would be a tad uncomfortable

I'm about a 1/3 of the man Steele is I've seen his spread in Playgirl

I contacted her and told her "Louis from Seattle" sent me she charged me $90.00

Nawww

 

[InternetAlias]

I am approximately 1/4 the man Steel was, so my bass is heavy for me

 

[JEDI BASS]

Lose the strap, play naked and "excited", and support the bass with the important "member" of the band.

 

[Nephilymbass]

I've got a wide leather "Levi's" strap. Been using them for years. I started using them with my warwick thumb basses and they really did help with neck dive. My conklin has no neck dive but the wide strap distributes the wieght a lot better than a narrow one making it more comfortable on my shoulder.

 

[pflash4001]

This is good.
4.5" wide, feels real nice.

Levy's Leathers MSS2-4-BLK 4 Garment Leather Signature Series Guitar Strap,Black

I have 2 of these. These kick butt! I have found my straps for life. I put strap locks on them so the only reason I'll have to replace them is if I ever lose them. They are VERY comfortable and don't slide around. I don't know how much they cost. They were gifts from my family.