Rickenbacker strap?

rudi_remme · Post by **rudi_remme** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:09 pm

I have Fender straps on my Fenders, so I need one for my 4001 too. Anyone knows where to get one? Online.

marty · Post by **marty** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 9:15 pm

Here you go:

http://www.pickofthericks.com/cart32_ric_accessories.htm

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 9:17 pm

The Ric straps should be available from an official dealer in your area. Here in the U.S., Mike Parks has them for US$25 on his website:

http://www.the-music-connection.com/ricpart.htm#accessories

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:50 am

I wish they made wide padded "modern" straps for bass players. Until they do, I'm using my Fender strap.

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:03 am

For all my basses I use straps made in the UK by Overwater. I first got one for my Overwater bass and nothing else comes close IMHO.

They are quite wide , about 3 1/2 inches at a guess & have 'suspension' in the form of about 2 inches of elasticated section near the top horn of the bass. They are made of a black padded canvassy type of material & tend not to make me sweat as much a leather.

I often play for 4 - 5 hrs at a time with these straps and it never feels uncomfortable on my neck or back.

They cost about 28 UKP and are worth every penny. I own four of them.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 5:31 am

A bass strap, or a strap holding any heavy guitar like a Les Paul, should be 3 1/4" wide or more. The width of a strap and the material the strap is made of, is much more important than padding, IMHO. I like wide straps made of leather.

greg_mitchell · Post by **greg_mitchell** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:23 am

I use a 3" Levys strap on my 4003. I've never had a problem with back or neck pain from it. Everybody in my band uses these straps. They're really professional looking and quite comfortable.

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:28 am

3" straps are too wide and should only be used by aging heavy metal dudes.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:27 am

I use a piece of metal chain.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:33 am

I use barbed wire..

thx1955 · Post by **thx1955** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:49 am

Wusses all of you ... I use electrified Razor wire, trimmed with Gorse .... !!!!

Naw ... really nice black ballistic nylon Dunlop straps with a floating gel cusiion, very comfortable, and the strap locks keep everybody safe !!!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:36 am

Concertina wire here!

IF I ever decide to play...