What is your favorite bass strap?

[Frampton]

My new fav is Couch Straps. Beautifully hand made from recycled materials.

 

[James Collins]

I need to find the most comfortable strap for my new fender bass. My old strap Makes me feel like I worked out in the gym. Thanks

I have a couple 3" padded Levi leather straps. By far my favorite. Never had a problem, though like real leather, they are stuff to start.

 

[BtaylorTheRogue]

I use Get'm Get'm animal print straps, and I really like em. However, after my last interaction with them, I'm considering finding a new brand. These Mono straps look pretty schwifty.

 

[cazclocker]

I have to admit - this thread has got me looking pretty hard at the MONO straps...

 

[R&B]

I have to admit - this thread has got me looking pretty hard at the MONO straps...

Only disadvantage I've found with Mono is that the synthetic material doesn't hold up like leather. Holes get loose, so your bass can fall off if you're not careful.

 

[cazclocker]

Only disadvantage I've found with Mono is that the synthetic material doesn't hold up like leather. Holes get loose, so your bass can fall off if you're not careful.

I would be mounting straplocks on the strap, I was hoping that would last longer than just stretching the hole over the matching button on my basses. Do you think a MONO would hold up under those circumstances? Or am I way off base?

 

[BtaylorTheRogue]

Or am I way off base?

if you are, you might end up with a way-off bass!

 

[fhm555]

seat belt straps

 

[cazclocker]

seat belt straps

I did that once! I left the buckle on and positioned it so it would show just above my '72 P-bass's upper horn. The material is ultra-strong.

 

[mcclurer16]

My basses are all under 9 lbs and I am happy with the ESO strap from Seattle..

 

[GemJam]

There is only one.... The Fretsling! They made these back in the mid 70's, I have found one other on eBay. They have a unique cut that makes any bass hang tight to your body and reduces any neck heaviness. If I ever lose one, I will copy the pattern onto a new piece of leather.

 

[Steveaux]

Franklin Saddle Cinch.

Oh, and I also have a Fretsling.

 

[Ddshel]

El Dorado hand tooled leather straps. Beautiful but expensive. They will not wear out and I find them to be comfortable. It's such a personal thing (beauty and comfort).

 

[bigfiddle]

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Neotech Mega Bass Strap

This!

 

[Bassworship1]

These are 2 of the Ethos Leather straps I've ordered. Best looking and best made straps I've ever seen.

 

[Kinky Afro]

Colonial Leather Neo Comfort Strap. Seriously the best strap I have ever owned. They are so good I have bought 2 of them.

 

[Craig Webber]

This one is amazing -
Levy's Leathers M4GF-BLK 3-1/2-inch Garment Leather Bass Guitar Strap with Foam Padding and Suede Backing, Black

 

[Aidil]

Used to use the 3" wide Bass Guitar strap from Planet Waves, but then preferred the Gruv Gear DuoStrap Neo when there was time I solely owned 6 string basses, since it could distribute the heavy weight to both shoulders.

Next I got a bunch of 4" wide leather straps made by local craftsman, but didn't satisfied with them as they were not padded enough and the worst was some had bumps in the middle of the straps caused by non-dry gluing process. The craftsman wouldn't take responsibility repairing them despite they were still newly bought.

And quite recently I'm back using Gruv Gear straps: the Duo Neo SoloStrap Neo 4.0 for bass and 2.5 for guitar. Got some of each, mainly the two available black and chocolate colors. The padding is just perfect for long hours of usage and they were reasonably priced especially during seasonal sales.

 

[catcauphonic]

I took a look at it today & it's not images of Saul, but it does have the boléro strap on the hat & his nickname:

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When I saw and liked your first post about it, I thought you meant it had a picture of whatsisname from Better Call Saul

 

[Thornton Davis]

My Fretsling is the best and most comfortable strap I've ever owned and I've owned many over the past 50 years. I bought this one new in 1977. I use it exclusively with my Burgundyglo 4001.

TD