Hi guys,
I stupidly understimated the importance of a good strap whemn buying my bass (not a great idea when recovering from shoulder decompression surgery) So I’m looking to buy a new strap and these are two I’ve landed on - any thoughts on either? And should I wait until the 4” neo is in stock?
Thanks guys
Gruv Gear Solo Strap Neo 4.0 owner for many years. Only strap I use on all basses. Love it.
I don’t like 4” straps, personally. They’re too wide for me. Put pressure sideways on my neck, and don’t functionally spread out weight further than a 3” strap for me.
I’ve tried a couple different, and I really like the Comfort Strapp. Distributes weight very well. Stays in place. Good range of adjustability and easy to adjust.
5+ years on 4” Neo straps. Fantastic. They get better as they age and soften up.
I’m pretty ripped, so maybe the 4” is only good for people with wide shoulders 
Big +1 to the Comfort Strapp; it replaced my Gruv Gear, in fact. Comfort Strapp is the best strap I have tried yet.
which size? I can see 3 lengths.
That’s on you. If you’ve got a strap now, and have it adjusted for the correct length - measure that and see which one you need.
I use the Large. I’m 5’8” male, medium-muscular build. That can get short enough to lift the bass off my lap. Usually I run it with about 2” of slack when seated, hand position between belly button and belt as a good compromise for finger style or pick playing.
Here in the UK I can’t get another Gruv Gear Solo Strap Neo 4.0 in black for love nor money.
I have a brown one and love it. I got this which is good but not as good as the Solo
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000XPNWU2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
It looks like thomann UK has them available.
Thanks for this, I had seen this but this is a German website and import charges of up to £30 make it a silly
I could only see the 2.5” in the Uk anywhere - on recommendation i went with the Comfort Strapp which arrives tomorrow. Whatever it’s like its going to be so much better than the peice of nylon im currently using 
If only you’d have stayed in the EU?
Mmm
Double edged sword as I work in customs clearance and our company did really well but I had to get Irish 
passports so my son can follow his cycling career in Europe
I have the Ernie Ball. It is nice, the width is good (around 3”), and the locking mechanism is neat. The only issue that I have with it is the minimum length. I find it too long, and the bass sits too low for my taste. For that reason, I got a Levy’s Poly Right Height 3”.
Thanks for all your suggestions guys - I went with the Comfort Strapp - must say its a huge improvement!
