The divorce of Ernie Ball and those ...

[pwayboy]

I know it's an old topic, but I'm still dealing with the divorce of Ernie Ball and those wonderful black leather guitar straps. I haven't found another strap that even compares; and I don't do nylon.

I bought my only EB strap in 1994 for my old bass, now I use it exclusively with the SR4. It's the perfect width -- anything wider would be too corny.

Now with my newly-acquired Axis, I feel nothing less than an EB black leather strap would suffice. However, I don't have the moneybags to afford 6 Axes, 4 Petruccis, and 3 Silos -- each equipped with EB black leather. Please EB, consider making them again!

If marketed as "Historic Reissue," I'm sure the EB black leather strap would be an instant success. ;-)

And, after (multiple) viewings of the thread on Bassbara's hot pants, I got an idea: Ernie Ball signature black leather pants. HOT!!

... would offer a different look from my usual orange jumpsuit:


Why did EB stop making these things? Was it a Velco design patent or something that went with Eddie Van Swollen to Peavey?

[Mick]

No they got rid of them because they made you look like a rabbit with orange trousers:-))

[edensdad]

Maybe you could find one on Fleabay?



Love the outfit, but I'm not one to talk . . in the late 1990's I wore high heels and makeup. . .

[Tim O'Sullivan]

If you do, they cost a small fortune!

I would love them to start making them again, I have already been hassled by BP for owning a Fend*r strap!

BP - any chance of re-issuing them? I would buy 4 at least!