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what kind of bass strap?!

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by iceblinko, Dec 20, 2004.


  1. Dec 20, 2004 #1
    iceblinko

    iceblinko

    Jul 15, 2003
    Ny
    hey all... i want to get a new strap, so i was wondering if any of you could reccomend something for me. i have a DiMarzio strap, and the thing is like a seat belt! does not hold my bass up AT ALL! anyone know of any good sturdy straps to hold my beast up? thank ya!
    -tom
     
  5. Dec 20, 2004 #2
    JMX

    JMX Vorsprung durch Technik

    Sep 4, 2000
    Cologne, Germany
  10. Dec 20, 2004 #3
    Sundogue

    Sundogue

    Apr 26, 2001
    Wausau, WI
    I've got a very nice Levy leather strap. Very wide and comfortable. About $50 or so though.

    I've had it for years and it's still in great shape.
     
  14. Dec 20, 2004 #4
    floydbass

    floydbass

    Jun 6, 2003
    The Dark Side of the Moon
    Get a Jerry Garcia Strap. Their textured (compared to a seatbelt) so they stick to your shoulder and support the bass. Also very beautiful(Jerry's Artwork) about $20.
     
  18. Dec 20, 2004 #5
    RevGroove

    RevGroove Commercial User

    Jul 21, 2002
    Burlington ON Canada
    Manager, Account Services: Long & McQuade Ltd. (Burlington); MTD Kingston Basses International Emerging Artist; Bartolini Electronics Emerging Artist
    Get Neoprene, at least 3" wide...your back will thank you...
     
  22. Dec 21, 2004 #6
    buzzbass

    buzzbass Shoo Shoo Retarded Flu ! Supporting Member

    Apr 23, 2003
    NJ
    The wide leather padded strap that Zon sells is a must have in my book.
     
  26. Dec 21, 2004 #7
    kaboom133

    kaboom133

    Oct 19, 2001
    Latrobe PA
    I like my Planet Waves Comfort Strap. I believe it was around $20, it's a 3" padded strap. Great for heavy basses, or for playing a long time.
     
  31. Dec 21, 2004 #8
    Bob Lee (QSC)

    Bob Lee (QSC) In case you missed it, I work for QSC Audio! Gold Supporting Member Commercial User

    Jul 3, 2001
    Costa Mesa, Calif.
    Technical Communications Developer, QSC Audio
    Comfort Strap +1!
     
  35. Dec 21, 2004 #9
    Eric Cameron

    Eric Cameron

    Mar 24, 2000
    6.02 x 10^23 microns away
    Either Rlph Marlin or Levys. Both have texture to the strap, so it won't slide around on you. Levys are the more "classical" kind of strap, usually just some form of leather. Marlin's are more graphic, with all sorts of cool designs on them. My flag-motif-ed bass has the Uncle Sam strap, which looks great with the bass.

    Rock on
    Eric
     
  39. Dec 21, 2004 #10
    The Golden Boy

    The Golden Boy

    Jan 2, 2004
    footballscannotbekickediguess
    A sign at the local music store said it:

    "Straps made from dead cows are better"
     
  43. Dec 21, 2004 #11
    CamMcIntyre

    CamMcIntyre

    Jun 6, 2000
    USA
    I use a Levy's M6 in black. I bought it from bass northwest a few years back for i think $40 or so shipped. It's 3.5 Inches wide, has the sheep skin backing, and to me-feels awesome.

    That's all