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Post by Taildragger on May 14, 2022 17:40:55 GMT -5
Just got one of these through Sweetwater and am pleased with the purchase:
Well-padded, real leather of good quality. Almost got their 4.5"-wide one, but glad I decided on this one instead.
Just thought I'd give a thumbs up to a moderately-priced, no-frills strap that does the job well.
Made in Canada.
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tmc
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Post by tmc on May 14, 2022 20:49:33 GMT -5
I'm using a Neoprene strap that's really easy on the shoulder and gives a bit of grip to hold the bass in place. But I've been looking for a leather strap for a while and just might give the Levy's a try.
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Post by Taildragger on May 15, 2022 11:11:38 GMT -5
Your Neoprene strap may be a bit softer/cushier. This strap I just bought is probably midway between yours and, say, those those single-layer Fender straps that are about 2-1/4" wide. My new one is 3 layers thick in the middle and 3-1/2" wide, which tends to provide extra padding and distribute the weight on the shoulder. I thought their 4-1/2"-er might be too wide since I like have the strap over my right rather than my left shoulder, because... I mostly play Guild Starfire basses which, though they are short scales, have the bridge located further away from the bottom strap pin (towards the middle, rather than the edge of the body) than, say, most P or J basses. So if I put the strap over my left shoulder when standing, it pushes the "money" frets to the left from where they are situated when I play seated, thereby kind of negating some of the ergonomic reasons for an old, arthritic geezer to play a shorter length scale. Years ago, I was watching Freddie King play one time and noted that he always slung the strap of his ES-345 over his right shoulder so I started doing that with my ES-335 and found that it made the guitar hang in a (for me) "more-playable" position. When I first started playing the Starfire basses (similar body size/style and bridge position to the 335) and noticed the discrepancy between playing it seated and standing, the solution seemed immediately obvious.  Thanks for the music and strap idea, Freddie! |
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Post by Leftee on May 15, 2022 12:23:03 GMT -5
I’d never considered doing that with a 335. 🤔
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Post by Taildragger on May 15, 2022 12:57:24 GMT -5
One caveat: a down side of slinging over your right shoulder is the possibility of the strap sliding off your shoulder (because your neck isn't there to stop it) with disastrous results. For that reason, extra vigilance (including always keeping one hand on the guitar/bass) may be advised when this strap positioning is employed.
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Post by hushnel on May 15, 2022 13:22:22 GMT -5
Thats a good deal.
I don’t think I own a store bought strap, I’ve been using inkle loom straps, (cotton, no stretch) with leather button hole ends, Now a days I prefer to sit than stand when playing. I take a folding stool, places my head just a bit shorter than standing.
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