Strap recommendations?

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

So I have my black sparkle stingray 4 outfitted with the nice fender neoprene bass strap with dunlop dual design straploks. Unfortunately the straploks don't prevent the strap from breaking in half when you jump off the stage!

Any suggestions for a good strap? I'm inclined to get the same one I had before, as I like the springy, spongey, squarepantsy feel of it, but I thought I'd fish for recommendations first.

 

[bovinehost]

Does the Fender Neoprene look like this one?

I like that one a lot, but I just picked up a Comfort Strap - haven't gigged with it yet but it seems even more comfy than the neoprene strap. Will test it out this Saturday and report in, unless I decide to censor myself.

 

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

Yeah, along those lines. Not sure if that's the exact one, but very close...Here's the Musicians Friend link for it (though I got mine at Guitar Center):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...4100292770/g=home/search/detail/base_id/53323

The only downside, is that it's not that long, so if you're looking to low-sling your bass, it won't work. But I'm a high-rider, so it doesn't matter to me.

 

[jubjub721]

sacrafice comfort for ruggedness
eb standard strap if u doin crazy stage dives or guitar throwing behind the back kinda thing
yeah
eb standard
black

 

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

It wasn't a crazy stage dive, just a hop down from a stage that was about 1 foot off the ground. Luckily I was able to keep the bass from hitting the ground. Too bad same couldn't be said for the wireless pack. It took a ding, but it still works.

 

[spectorbassguy]

Fuzzy - I love this strap - 3" wide + a pad for your shoulder. Pretty sure it will handle a 1' stage leap. All my basses are setup with them. And DUNLOP Straploks.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...2654943/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/365211/
They are my friend!

 

[Psychicpet]

I've had the same Levy's 3" leather strap for years now, probably not as comfy as the neoprene but quite durable and lo-slingable I believe.

 

[jubjub721]

ill stick with the classic

 

[skabassist13]

i have two i really like, one is a skinny black thing, its got an alien design on one end. that thing is durable like crazy, had it for like three years, with lots of gig time. then i have a blue flame get' get'm strap. the strap itself is very durable, looks awesome, and feels like a bathrobe on one side, however the stitching for the attachment part kinda started comming undone, but a little bit of duct tape fixed that real quick. throw on a set of schaller strap locks and it has never let me down.

 

[jubjub721]

u mean DUNLOP
its the only way to go

 

[johans]

comfortt strapp ..
nothing else

 

[dlloyd]

I use a suede leather strap, not sure of the company, but it's made in canada. Dunlop strap locks. It's not falling soon.

 

[Psychicpet]

I use a suede leather strap, not sure of the company, but it's made in canada. Dunlop strap locks. It's not falling soon.

I would bet that it's a Levy's Leathers strap... eh!

 

[mro]

Comfort Strapp-no regrets

 

[SGMan88]

I have a fender black/red monogrammed strap. Not too bad but, in my opinion definitely not the worst either.

 

[Moondog]

Franklin Strap!

http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?SKU=FFSBKASST

 

[SGMan88]

My Ernie Ball strap holds up nicely!!!

 

[fifthorange]

well i have a fender leather strap and it is comfortable but straplocks are required