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Straps

Clydesauce

Clydesauce

May 12, 2012
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#1
I was wondering, what straps would you guys recommend. I am playing gigs a lot and have been using those cheap nylon ones and I am looking for an upgrade. I was wondering, what kind is the best for bass playing with a lot of movement, ie. Jumping, swinging, and most of all comfort.
Would be used on a fender p bass or a string ray mainly.

Thanks
 
#5
I have used Kepur straps for years. They're 3 or 4 inches at the shoulder and are made from some kind of synthetic material. Those 2 inch $5 nylon straps bit into my shoulder too much. They stay on pretty darn tight so eliminate the need for straplocks IMHO.

I bought mine years ago for I think $15 from MF. They probably still have them.
 
#6
I like cheap straps that slide well across your shoulder, nice, wide, leather ones feel good in the store but later at the gig your shirts wrapped around your neck! I did get a vintage rickenbacher strap in the case with a vintage esp guitar purchase. The strap is a half inch wide made of leather and looks like it came from WWII it has a small expanded leather area right by the shoulder, it looks cool and it slides, but I've never seen another, ever.
 
#7
I have a padded Spector strap for my Spector NS-4 & a few assorted nylon ones, but my favorite strap is a "Sunzeye" model (no longer made) custom built by Eyeland Straps. It has an inlayed glass eye that is illuminated by a blue led, & blinks on & off. Novelty aside, Eyeland hand-builds super comfortable & functional straps using the highest quality materials..

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#19
Add me to the Neotech chorus. Ultra comfort in dignified black. Can't ask for anything more. Be sure to measure your existing strap from hole to hole. There are two Neo lengths. I prefer the Mega Bass strap, the longer of the two offered and just a bit wider, two.

eBay seller woodwindbrasswind sells them for $30 w/free shipping. Just a satisfied customer pointing you to the best value I've found.

Check the length specs at www.neotechstraps.com

iJazz - Neotech supports that jazz.
 
#20
Hardly inexpensive, but strangely more comfortable than any strap I've found. I got the leather and leather. Don't see ever needing another strap...and this ones seen many nights of 4 hr+ gigs

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