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Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: howierd on June 17, 2009, 01:23:04 PM

I have an old Reunion Blues strap I've had on my SI for the last 30yrs. Since my birthday is coming up I told my wife she could get me a new strap, but she said that's something personal and for me to pick out one and buy it. How many have purchased the Alembic straps?.. Especially the rosewood leather..... I notice that it is out of stock. I like wide straps so maybe the black one ....or maybe the amber one ..........
 
Howierd

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: lbpesq on June 17, 2009, 02:40:30 PM

Howierd:
 
The Alembic straps are made by Moody Leather.  If Alembic is out of a particular style or color, I believe you can order direct from Allison at Moody (http://www.moodyleather.com).  She's licensed to do the Alembic logo on the strap.  She makes about the best straps around, certainly as good as any other I've seen.  Tell her the Alembic Club sent you.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: howierd on June 17, 2009, 03:09:33 PM

Bill
Thanks for the info. I think I'm gonna get the Amber strap and that's in stock..
 
Howierd

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: kungfusheriff on June 17, 2009, 05:46:28 PM

Moody straps are GREAT. I have two of the 4 models.

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: jazzyvee on June 18, 2009, 02:31:29 AM

Anyone tried the wooden straps?
 
http://www.heartwoodes.com/ (http://www.heartwoodes.com/)
 
I'm curious about these straps but because they are wood, i wonder if they would dig in with the weight of a guitar?
 
Any experience with them?
Jazzyvee

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: jacko on June 18, 2009, 08:11:02 AM

stanley was using one for a while but he's since gone back to a wide leather one.
 
Graeme

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: jack on June 18, 2009, 10:04:49 AM

Jazzy, I don't know anything about them wooden straps but a couple of the bass players in their hall of fame get two thumbs up!  Yowsers.
 
An aside, interesting how many country guys (and gals!) are playing the 5 str these days.

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: howierd on June 18, 2009, 01:29:38 PM

I ordered the Amber Strap. Should be here by my birthday..... maybe..
 
Howierd

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: pas on June 18, 2009, 07:40:32 PM

I tried a wide heartwoode strap with my MK and glad I did before I bought...that thing slid around all over the place.
 
Conversely, I'm very happy with my wide Alembic/Moody's strap - very comfortable & it doesn't slide at all.  
 
Howard...you should have run it by me...I'd have been happy to let you take mine for a test run... ;)

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on June 19, 2009, 06:27:29 AM

Yeah, I can see where it would slide, Paul - but was it as painful as it looks?
 
Peter

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: pas on June 19, 2009, 09:35:31 AM

I tried the widest one they had - probably 4 at the apex - and would have to say it was not the most comfortable strap I ever tried.

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: olieoliver on June 19, 2009, 09:48:17 AM

I have about a Dozen straps, wide, narrow and in between and the most comfortable strap I have is my Alembic strap. It happens to be the rosewood. $150 bucks sounds like a lot of money for a strap but well worth every penny to save my shoulder.
 
OO

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: howierd on June 19, 2009, 01:40:46 PM

Thanks Paul,  
  I haven't tried out or bought a strap in over 30 years. I guess it's about time. Even though there's nothing wrong with my strap other than the ink that was accidentally sprayed on it, but thats another story.
Howierd

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on June 19, 2009, 02:29:31 PM

Happy Birthday!
 
Vann-Di

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: howierd on June 19, 2009, 04:43:19 PM

Thanks Vann

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: svlilioukalani on June 23, 2009, 02:06:56 AM

I've been using a comfort srap. It's the one recomeded by the BassNW staff. I love mine. Check em out. Won't last 30 years, but they feel great.
 
http://www.comfortstrapp.com/ (http://www.comfortstrapp.com/)

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: southpaw on June 25, 2009, 03:58:54 PM

I am a big fan of Mosby Straps. I have two that Jeff made me and they are great. The leather is much thicker than Moody or others so it is not broken in from day one but it forms nicely with use. It is top grade 4 leather and comes with a suede back and thick lambs wool pad for the shoulder and customized for Schaller or Dunlop strap locks if needed.  Jeff is a very nice guy and though most of his designs on the website are country style, he will make whatever you want.  I have a plain black and a plain burgundy with my initials. The strap has a different adjustment method rather than the traditional loop through the slots, very ingenious... Definately worth a look, it is especially great for heavy basses...
http://www.mosbyguitars.com/index.html (http://www.mosbyguitars.com/index.html)
 
(Message edited by southpaw on June 25, 2009)

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: howierd on June 27, 2009, 03:54:09 PM

i got my new Amber strap on Friday and used it last night at Madigans Waterfront in Occoquan Virginia, and did I look good.  
I'm playing there again tonight ( The Jeff Carmella Band) 9:30 til 1:30.
Howierd

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: David Houck on June 27, 2009, 07:19:17 PM

So you're saying that you looked so good with that strap that they asked you back the next night???

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: elwoodblue on June 27, 2009, 07:31:31 PM

Everytime I see this thread I think of Huey Lewis and the News.
 
I want a new strap,
 one that doesn't slip,
..one that's good for my back,
I want a new strap,
...that keeps my shoulder from aching...
 
...well I think you get the idea  

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: howierd on June 28, 2009, 08:36:36 AM

Dave,
I wish that were true but alas it must have been the music....

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: briant on June 28, 2009, 10:41:44 AM

I've been using a comfort srap. It's the one recomeded by the BassNW staff. I love mine. Check em out. Won't last 30 years, but they feel great.  
 
http://www.comfortstrapp.com/ (http://www.comfortstrapp.com/)
 
FWIW:  I was given a comfort strap by the fine kids at BassNW when I bought my JPJ from them.  I dug it until I played a gig with it.  I'll preface this with I move around a lot when I play.  It was too bouncy.  The bass was hopping all over the place whenever I'd run to the other side of the stage or bounce around.  Jumping off things was out of the question.
 
I went back to using a standard 2 nylon strap and couldn't be happier.  In fact I even went so far as to put one of  these (http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/DiMarzio-Cliplok-2Inch-Strap?sku=364661#new) on my Essence.
 
(Message edited by briant on June 28, 2009)

Title: I want a new strap!
Post by: jacko on June 28, 2009, 04:16:55 PM

Just been watching the E street band on the Glastonbury coverage and Nils was using an Earthwoode strap. Mind you, he only had to support the weight of a strat and that's what? 1/2 a pound or something?  ;-)
 
graeme