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Rickenbacker strap?
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:09 pm
by rudi_remme
I have Fender straps on my Fenders, so I need one for my 4001 too. Anyone knows where to get one? Online.
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 9:15 pm
by marty
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2005 9:17 pm
by doctorwho
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
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:50 am
by ilan
I wish they made wide padded "modern" straps for bass players. Until they do, I'm using my Fender strap.
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 4:03 am
by bob_atherton
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.
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2005 5:31 am
by rickenbrother
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.
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:23 am
by greg_mitchell
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.
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:28 am
by iamthebassman
3" straps are too wide and should only be used by aging heavy metal dudes.
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:27 am
by atomic_punk
I use a piece of metal chain.
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:33 am
by beatlefan
I use barbed wire..
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:49 am
by thx1955
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 !!!
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:36 am
by jnbass
Concertina wire here!
IF I ever decide to play...