Strap length

[strummer]

This is a scientific break through!
The lab at SSTRI (Scientific Strap Technology research Institute) announced today that there are three basic strap lengths, ans quite surprisingly all three are named form ppl we know and love

The short starp is called "Jack". The purpose if this height seems to be that the fingers of the left hand are close to the brain, as described by Mr Bovine himself.

The medium strap is called "Sterling". The main purpose of this strap length is, again according to the person lending his name, is that navel lint can be conviniently removed without moving the bass. Mr ball also claims this strap pength is comfy.

The long strap is called "Mark". The main purpose it of course that it looks damn cool to have the bass down by your knees, and as Mark put it: Monkey arms makes it real easy too.


Any strap lenght in between those are simply "transitional", or so the SSTRI tells it.

That's it, I just thought I'd share

 

[saxnbass]

That's crazy. I didn't even know the SSTRI existed. They don't even have a website, that's how cool they are.

 

[Rano Bass]

I think i'm in transition between Jack and Sterling.
I tried the Mark but it was too much for me.

 

[strummer]

I think i'm in transition between Jack and Sterling.
I tried the Mark but it was too much for me.

I'm exactly the same rano

 

[KennethB]

And me.

 

[Dr Stankface]

I'd say i'm also between Jack and Sterling. I don't see how Mark and Travis keep 'em so low. Feels like i'm playing hacky sack with my bass.

 

[bovinehost]

I have evidence that my strap is getting longer:

But my arms aren't long enough for Aussie Mark Length.

 

[tiffles]

i like jack/sterling length. my arms are short too.

 

[Big Poppa]

jack that strap is not lower...you are wearing a bigger shirt

 

[1Echo]

Since only senior members seem to be chiming in here, how about the perspective of a forum newbie (note the post count)......

I have always played at the same strap length as our fearless moderator in the picture above. I'm a tall guy and my arms are long enough but I just don't get how anyone plays with any semblance of technique down around their knees. Sure it looks cool and the arms are comfortable but it adds a lot of work to the hands. Maybe if I was to reduce all my music to I-IV-V I could pull it off.

 

[bovinehost]

Chicks dig a guy with bigger shirts.

Maybe if I was to reduce all my music to I-IV-V I could pull it off.

I've done that and still can't lower the thing to my kneecaps.

BTW, welcome, Chris.

Jack

 

[tkarter]

There is more than I IV V? Dang you hang out here long enough you are bound to learn something.

Any where I can play while keeping my left wrist straight is going to be where I strap one.

tk

 

[AnthonyD]

I am clearly in the Sterling/Modified-Jack zone.

I've tried 'em at different lengths - just to see what it was like.


Way down low and "bass in the same position as when your sitting down" high...

Not for me. Not an issue for others, just not for me.





Oh, and Welcome Mr. Echo...

 

[SteveB]

There is more than I IV V?

Yes, but there's no money in it!

 

[leftymike]

I definitely hang my strap low. So low in fact it's hard to find a strap long enough!

 

[tkarter]

Yes, but there's no money in it!

It ain't jazz without the ii.


tk

 

[rhythmCity944]

my upper horn is at my belt...is that considered MARK? haha

 

[Aussie Mark]

Technique? Playing anything more than I-IV-V? Clearly you're not talking about this Mark. Playing I-IV-V with no technique is my bread and butter. Heck, even my forum CD contribution was I-IV-V

http://deayton.com/photos/bongonewyear.jpg

 

[tkarter]

Technique? Playing anything more than I-IV-V? Clearly you're not talking about this Mark. Playing I-IV-V with no technique is my bread and butter. Heck, even my forum CD contribution was I-IV-V

http://deayton.com/photos/bongonewyear.jpg

You rock and roller you.


tk

 

[Psycho Ward]

I suffer from “Dunlop disease”, I’m so fat my belly done lopped over my belt, if I hang my bass too low I can’t see it… I’ve been thinking of working out some sort of Velcro arrangement, but I’ll have to find a fuzzy shirt first.