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stupid question

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by eupharies, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. Jul 20, 2009 #1
    eupharies

    eupharies

    Jul 3, 2007
    Leeds UK
    Bassist - Chasing Dragons
    my girlfriend bought me a lovely fender strap for my birthday, and 1 end has like rope attached to it... i assume its for attaching to 1 of the bass saddles to make the strap longe but....
    Whats the correct way to attach it, i dont get it lol
     
  2. Jul 20, 2009 #2
    lousybassplayer

    lousybassplayer

    Jan 30, 2009
    J-Actionville, NC
    I do not believe this is the correct strap for your application
     
  3. Jul 20, 2009 #3
    Noonan768

    Noonan768

    Jul 6, 2009
    St Johns, FL
    Take out the string and just attach the strap to the button like normal.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2009 #4
    RickenBoogie

    RickenBoogie

    Jul 22, 2007
    Dallas, TX
    The string is to tie around the end of an acoustic guitar. Not needed with your bass, Use it for a shoe lace or something. PS There are no stupid questions.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2009 #5
    lousybassplayer

    lousybassplayer

    Jan 30, 2009
    J-Actionville, NC
    yeah I forgot to ask if the string came off. If so you are right back to a normal strap.
     
  6. Jul 20, 2009 #6
    eupharies

    eupharies

    Jul 3, 2007
    Leeds UK
    Bassist - Chasing Dragons
    thing is the strap is just say an inch or 2 to short comparedto how i like it....
    Would it be safe to use it on a bass or, is a bas to heavy
     
  7. Jul 20, 2009 #7
    lousybassplayer

    lousybassplayer

    Jan 30, 2009
    J-Actionville, NC
    Most that I have seen that come with a string are intended for an acoustic. It is probably safe if you are careful, but its probably to thin and will be uncomfortable if its designed for a much lighter instrument.
     
  8. Jul 20, 2009 #8
    Oren Hudson

    Oren Hudson

    Dec 25, 2007
    Gastonia, NC
    I wouldn't trust it except possibly for a small hollow body. :cool:
     
  9. Jul 20, 2009 #9
    eupharies

    eupharies

    Jul 3, 2007
    Leeds UK
    Bassist - Chasing Dragons
    yeh true, i suppose the leather will stretch over time, its just cos im not use to it! My american jazz is way to heavy for the lace!! :(
     
  10. Jul 20, 2009 #10
    lousybassplayer

    lousybassplayer

    Jan 30, 2009
    J-Actionville, NC
    I would get a real padded strap designed for a bass. You will thank yourself later.
     
  11. Jul 20, 2009 #11
    nutso42

    nutso42

    Jul 6, 2009
    Your location can be this long
    Can't you just extend the strap? There's a spot where the strap doubles over, and if you shorten that you get a longer strap.
     
  12. Jul 20, 2009 #12
    MIJ-VI

    MIJ-VI Inactive Supporting Member

    Jan 12, 2009
    +1 All hail the inquiring mind! :)