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#300,523
KB5 said:
It's definitely not a strap issue. The bass rotates along the end pin axis.



I have tried the strap over the bass, and while it solves the problem, I was hoping for a more elegant solution. I figure that moving the strap pin above the centerline of bass would cause it to hang more neutrally.
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I've never had the issue that you describe, but as you can see, locating the strap pin offset to the top has been done. The original Nikki Sixx Blackbirds have 4 pins.


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Gaolee said:
Something about prophets and respect and home towns or something.

I'm always wrong at home, no matter what. Even when it's about things I know a whole lot about. I think it's wives' jobs to keep us in our place and humble. And they are often good at it. Same with children. They are even better at it.
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Haven't used my 370/301 rig in a while, using a 360+300 slave with some smaller cabs on recent shows. But I decided to use the 370 set-up instead of my Sunn or Hiwatt at rehearsal yesterday, and damn I forgot how great that rig sound. Hitting the front end with a Suncoast HD-1 and Chasetone Secret Pre slams the front end of the 370, and gets some of the best grunty overdrive you can get. Need to try out the 360/300 into the 301 to A/B the 360 and 370 front ends, but the cab certainly has a big influence on that grunt. I also usually use a 301 IR when recording into my DAW, in tandem with a Sunn 2x15 IR, which is a great combo.
 
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dagrev said:
They are nice, but I have two (and honestly have more basses than I need or can justify). A limited edition black burst with an undotted ebony fretboard with the K stitching option, and a pretty red bust with natural binding. The limited edition BABE may go. Maybe. Only about 24 of them were made. The '81 L1k isn't going anywhere. That one is a definite keeper and the red burst is just a really pretty bass.
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BABE? Red bust? Ahem!
 
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KB5 said:
I have tried the strap over the bass, and while it solves the problem, I was hoping for a more elegant solution. I figure that moving the strap pin above the centerline of bass would cause it to hang more neutrally.
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I ride my basses mid-height and off-center, toward the upper bout. Those who sling low have no issues with the way a T-bird hangs/balances. The strap over the lower bout solves two problems; it pulls the body into yours and eliminated dive.., a win-win. A more elegant solution?... TETO :)
 
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