The great strap shootout thread! Post your strap reviews here.

[Watchootognbout]

I neglected to post that my fretless has less dive than my fretted.
Naturally!
It has no frets and has Ultralite tuners.
So the Neotech is a keeper.

But my fretted gets the Comfort Strapp.

 

[Playbyear]

My contribution to the thread:

LM Products X-Clef Worn Leather strap-bought it from Sweetwater a year ago. I didn't like the chemical smell of the foam padding so I put it out in the garage to off-gas. I probably should have returned it but then I gave it a relative of mine. I asked to check it out again and trying it I found it's not going to work for me.

Pros:
-chemical smell dissipated over time
-very thick padding

Cons (IMO):
-the padding is so thick that the strap is stiff. You can only fold it at the metal loop connector.
-maybe it's my own pickiness but I feel the metal loop that connects the adjustment strap on my back
-the smooth underside slides around on my shoulder
-some reviewers note that the strap is not for tall players. I am short and I had the adjustment at its shortest length. There is only one strap hole and I could have shortened it even more!

I had high hopes for this as it was very well padded and not too expensive so it was a disappointment. Onto the next strap!

Well, I like the look and features of the LM so I ordered one from Guitar Center.
It’s not very long at 50”, but I measured my current strap and it’s at 48”
I’ll report on it when I get it. (Including if it has a chemical odor)

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The LM arrived today. I played for about an hour. So far, I’m really liking it. It seems very comfortable and the bass hangs well.

I pleased to say that there is NO unusual odor, just a mild “new leather” smell.

A quick update on the L&M

Pros: Very comfortable on the shoulder. I played for two hours and it felt great.

There is enough friction to stop or slow neck dive... unless wearing a slippery fabric
shirt.
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Cons: The thinner part of the strap from the ring to the bass needs to straightend every time you don the bass (over the shoulder) or its not comfortable. The thin strap seems to make a half roll.

I feel the metal ring when sitting leaning back against a hard chair. (No issue standing)
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Overall: it’s a plus because of the shoulder comfort.

 

[grimjim]

Picked up a strap from L&M at NAMM two years ago. VERY well made, very comfortable with a good sized shoulder pad. The model I bought had extra straps and buckles so it looked cool and could be adjusted in front or behind the pad. It was a bit pricey, $80 at the show, $160 street price, but I went back on Sunday to buy another one and it had someone's name on it already.