Strap for Acoustic Bass

[rlb8987]

Hi all,
I just picked up a fretless Breedlove acoustic bass that sounds and looks awesome, but I’m looking for a new strap that both feels good and fits the guitar’s aesthetic.

I have a Levy’s strap that has a suede lining on the underside that seems to prevent the strap from sliding on my shoulder, so it can be hard to adjust while playing. I’d love a strap that has the classic Levy’s look but has a smoother leather finish on the underside.

It also needs to be pretty long to accommodate the larger body of the acoustic bass.

Any recommendations or experiences with straps that have worked well on your acoustic bass?

 

[MD]

Post here as well.
Acoustic bass fetish club Part 2

I sit, whether at home or on a gig.

 

[rlb8987]

Post here as well.
Acoustic bass fetish club Part 2

I sit, whether at home or on a gig.

Sitting with the acoustic is definitely comfortable, but I also like to move around when I'm playing live.

 

[rlb8987]

Post here as well.
Acoustic bass fetish club Part 2

I sit, whether at home or on a gig.

And thanks for the recommendation for that other thread, I just posted the question there.

 

[vindibona1]

A lot depends on what you like and how much you want to spend.

The one company that I've order from a couple of times is Walker and Williams www.walkerandwilliams.com
They have a large variety of guitar and bass straps of all widths, construction and design. I've got a couple from their "G series" for under $35. The G series comes in different widths, but the padding is nice and not too grippy. In fact, I like the underside to be a little grippier, so I go over them with a course grit sand paper to roughen them up a little, but some would find it unnecessary. I've got a G-13 and a G-15. I used them on my acoustics, but they'd be fine for any of my basses. G-Series Archives - Page 2 of 5 - Walker & Williams

I just looked up Levy's on Amazon and was surprised to see these straps for $30. Also in black and two tone tan.