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Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: neurotictim on January 14, 2008, 09:10:13 AM

Hey guys, I stumbled across this looking for a strap for my new addition, and I'm thinking about BIN, and having ALEMBIC spelled out on it.
 
Do you think that would be snooty, or a classy touch?  As a musician or as a spectator at a show?
 
Custom tooled strap (http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-TOOLED-LEATHER-GUITAR-STRAP-WITH-YOUR-NAME_W0QQitemZ230211096443QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230211096443)

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: David Houck on January 14, 2008, 09:15:31 AM

Well, you could get the real thing (http://alembic.stores.yahoo.net/straps.html).

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: flaxattack on January 14, 2008, 09:47:38 AM

a new batch are on the way into the mothership per mica

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: neurotictim on January 14, 2008, 09:49:03 AM

Mwah ha!  How 'bout that?  Guess I should have looked at the source.
 
;)
 
All the wide straps say they're out of stock.  What do you think would match Zebrawood?

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: David Houck on January 14, 2008, 10:23:48 AM

Jeff just posted as you were making your last post that there is a new shipment of straps on order.  So you may want to wait and see what they get in.

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: lbpesq on January 14, 2008, 10:35:34 AM

Allison (Moody Straps) has gone big time and raised her prices, so expect the Alembic prices to go up accordingly.  Nevertheless, her straps are still the nicest, most supple, softest, well made straps I've seen.  
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: flaxattack on January 14, 2008, 01:00:01 PM

i concur

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: jalevinemd on January 14, 2008, 01:36:36 PM

As do I. Only Moody's for my Alembics.

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: neurotictim on January 14, 2008, 04:16:08 PM

I'm still trying to decide on that or a Talkbass clef note strap.  I'd like to find something that will complement the zebrawood...  Call me picky, but over $100 for a strap, it better be exactly what I want.
 
Yeah, I realized after I posted that Jeff posted just before me.  Weird.
 
;)

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: lbpesq on January 14, 2008, 04:43:30 PM

Tim:
 
Personally, with something as out front as Zebrawood, I'd go for a subtle strap, one that matches either the light parts or the dark parts, but doesn't fight the bass for attention.  Zebrawood is very dramatic.  I say, let it have the spotlight all to itself.  As for Moody, you won't be disappointed.  To quote one reviewer, the supple leather feels as if it was tenderly broken in by Victoria Secret models bathed in scented oils.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: neurotictim on January 14, 2008, 06:44:16 PM

If you find one strapped on a Victoria's Secret model, I'll take it, BIN you name the price.
 
(It does come with the model, right?)
 
:D
 
Otherwise, I'm going to continue looking.  TalkBass' straps are also Moodys, so I'm going to have to decide whether I want the clef or the Alembic logo on it... Decisions, decisions...

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: jalevinemd on January 14, 2008, 07:00:03 PM

Also check out:
 
http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/html/straps.html (http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/html/straps.html)
 
I love my strap from them. Like fine saddle leather with wonderful brass hardware.

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: glocke on January 17, 2008, 06:11:53 AM

There are also these:
 
http://www.scoopstraps.com/ (http://www.scoopstraps.com/)

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: 5stringho on January 17, 2008, 07:16:31 AM

I must concur with Jonathan. I have an Eyeland X-Tra Clef strap, and it's the most wonderful strap I've found. The 4' wide, padded strap takes a BUNCH of perceived weight off of the shoulder and neck. Besides that, they are well made, soft, gorgeous, and they'll make them with a lot of options of your choice ( sorta like our friends here do :D !!
Have fun, Mike, tho

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: neurotictim on January 17, 2008, 08:16:53 AM

I think I'll be ordering the X-tra clef strap myself, brown pad with black leather strap, brass rings...  Right after I get my tax return.  That, and two cabs, and my money's wisely spent.  
 
For now I've strapped on a decent Guitar Center strap - not particularly great, but better than the nylon crap I had on.  You'll see it when I post my cleaning pics.

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: harald_rost on January 17, 2008, 08:33:32 AM

Anybody knows their straps?
 
http://www.heartwoodes.com/ (http://www.heartwoodes.com/)
 
I'm thinking of an order.  
 
Harald

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: neurotictim on January 17, 2008, 10:14:17 AM

They don't look very comfortable... maybe with some sort of padding underneath, but I don't think I could handle that after a couple of sets, with another one to go.

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: pas on January 17, 2008, 12:02:06 PM

I tried the heartwoodes...and I'm glad I tried before I bought.  They slide like crazy.  Not recommended.  I have an Alembic/Moody's wide strap - highly recommended.

Title: Snooty strap?
Post by: dfung60 on January 19, 2008, 01:50:52 PM

I think the Moody straps are really nice.  Alison (the owner of Moody) occasionally shows up at the Vintage Guitar Shows like the one that was in San Rafael last weekend.
 
Another insanely fancy strap is El Dorado (the owner of this company also shows up at the guitar shows):
 
    http://www.eldoradostraps.com/ (http://www.eldoradostraps.com/)
 
They have the tooled/engraved straps and plain ones as well.  The regular straps are comparable to Moody and in the same price range.  The wild ones are really expensive.  The hardware on these El Dorados is especially nice.  
 
David Fung