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#122 - 05/27/09 05:43 PM Need A New Guitar Strap
Eddie newbie Registered: 05/23/09 Posts: 25 Loc: United States	I have one made out of the nylon webbing type stuff and it is rubbing my neck raw. What does everyone else use and is it easier on your neck?
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#123 - 05/28/09 10:49 AM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Eddie]
poptart newbie Registered: 05/24/09 Posts: 26	I use a wide leather guitar strap with my bass and I find that this helps the most to distribute the weight. As a material leather is less irritating, too. Hope this helps!
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#131 - 05/28/09 03:02 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: poptart]
ShackMan addict Registered: 03/14/09 Posts: 561 Loc: Pittsburgh Area	Especially if it's padded. I have an old padded Peavey strap from I don't know when. My uncle handed it down to me when he gave me my first bass. In a pinch, belts can also work when modified a little bit haha. _________________________ Music Gear Review - Keyboard/MIDI and Songwriting Editor/Mod "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." - Erwin Schrodinger, on Quantum Physics Keys: Nord Stage 88, Nord Lead 2, Yamaha W7 Upton Bass Custom Upright, BSX Allegro EUB, '80s Peavey T-40, MIM Active Jazz Bass, Godin BG-5, Fender Bassman 100, `68 Fender Bassman 50 head, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 550, SWR (pre-Fender) Goliath III 4x10, Markbass 2x10 Traveler
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#180 - 06/07/09 05:47 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: ShackMan]
Eddie newbie Registered: 05/23/09 Posts: 25 Loc: United States	That padded Peavey strap sounds like what I need. Although just the leather would probably be easier on me than the nylon though. I've thrown the thing away anyway and I've been searching the shops for something that I like but everything is to "new". I guess I'm going to have to start looking around the second hand shops for something that's been broken in a bit.
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#184 - 06/07/09 08:30 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Eddie]
Chris member Registered: 03/02/09 Posts: 188	Hey Eddie, another thing I would recommend is (at least consider) shopping around for a nice used leather strap with a widening around the neck area. I have an old leather strap that just gets more and more comfortable as time goes on. You could probably find something cool and vintage on ebay and not pay much for it - and it's already broken in... just a thought.
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#235 - 06/17/09 11:23 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Chris]
Eddie newbie Registered: 05/23/09 Posts: 25 Loc: United States	Sounds good Chris. I don't mind second hand, as a matter of fact I prefer it in some things. I like things to have a good "feel" and vintage things already have that feel.
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#308 - 06/22/09 06:41 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Eddie]
jillian newbie Registered: 05/14/09 Posts: 30	Along with ebay, you might try Craig's List. I have found a lot of good second hand music effects. I also found a classical guitar on ebay that I really liked.
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#363 - 07/07/09 12:26 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: jillian]
Grenalda stranger Registered: 07/05/09 Posts: 20	I'm sure you could find something somewhere. I like to cruise the local flea markets and even when I travel I try to find a flea market to go to. You can find some of the coolest things at flea markets (amid the myriad of junk). Poking around in corners is a good thing at flea markets!
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#367 - 07/07/09 03:50 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Grenalda]
ShackMan addict Registered: 03/14/09 Posts: 561 Loc: Pittsburgh Area	Rogers, Ohio has one of the largest and best flea markets I've ever seen, bar none. If you can't find it there, it probably doesn't exist. _________________________ Music Gear Review - Keyboard/MIDI and Songwriting Editor/Mod "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." - Erwin Schrodinger, on Quantum Physics Keys: Nord Stage 88, Nord Lead 2, Yamaha W7 Upton Bass Custom Upright, BSX Allegro EUB, '80s Peavey T-40, MIM Active Jazz Bass, Godin BG-5, Fender Bassman 100, `68 Fender Bassman 50 head, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 550, SWR (pre-Fender) Goliath III 4x10, Markbass 2x10 Traveler
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#431 - 07/17/09 08:21 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: ShackMan]
Sasha stranger Registered: 07/07/09 Posts: 20	We have two large flea markets within an hour drive from my home. I have found just about anything imaginable there, including a guitar, guitar strap and an amplifier. Of course, I always manage to find a guitar pick to add to my collection.
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#433 - 07/18/09 08:27 AM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Sasha]
chitzy stranger Registered: 07/06/09 Posts: 20	It's funny you mentioned used straps because that's what I own too. The older the leather the better it feels. If I borrow a friend's guitar it's just not the same because it doesn't have my strap on it.
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#685 - 10/02/09 10:41 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: poptart]
teeter newbie Registered: 09/28/09 Posts: 39	Originally Posted By: poptart I use a wide leather guitar strap with my bass and I find that this helps the most to distribute the weight. As a material leather is less irritating, too. Hope this helps! that same goes with me too..leather straps are more comfortable and not really that heavy .. i mean the weight as what you've mention above..
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#686 - 10/02/09 10:45 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: chitzy]
teeter newbie Registered: 09/28/09 Posts: 39	Originally Posted By: chitzy It's funny you mentioned used straps because that's what I own too. The older the leather the better it feels. If I borrow a friend's guitar it's just not the same because it doesn't have my strap on it. well i guess you're kind of used to your straps and its understandable since i feel the same way too..kind of an awkward feeling ..
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#733 - 10/06/09 06:56 PM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Sasha]
savvyeyty stranger Registered: 10/03/09 Posts: 10	I use the standard guitar strap for electric guitars whether I'm using an acoustic or not. They're really strong you know.
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#957 - 12/19/09 09:46 AM Re: Need A New Guitar Strap [Re: Sasha]
Dave Molter addict Registered: 11/25/09 Posts: 691 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA	For quality Straps in a variety of styles, Levy's is the go to manufacturer. They have everything from glitzy to basic black utilitarian. I've been using a 3 1/2" wide black Levy's strap for six years with no visible signs of wear, and I have a cool retro-looking strap with a sliding pad that's perfect for my Hofner Icon bass. Figure on spending anywhere from $40-$60 for leather. _________________________ Dave Molter, MGR Managing Editor/Bass Guitars Editor ----------------------- "Bass is the foundation of the band." -- William Murderface, Dethklok bassist ----------------------- Lakland 55-94; Hofner Icon; Kala U-Bass acoustic & solidbody; Stagg EUB; Genz-Genz Shuttle 6.0; Line 6 Lowdown Studio 110
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