Why would one look for inexpensive on this to protect something so valuable? What works best is all that matters IMO.
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Tried one and also bought a Gruv Gear Solostrap Neo as well. The Gruv gear was more comfortable and the material has a little more grip to it so my bass doesn’t move around. The Levi went back. It’s not bad (it’s really nicely made) but the Neo was comfier to wear for long periods.
Plus Josh recommended it.
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That’s probably the best strap I have found for me comfortwise. It would be perfect if it was designed to make micro length adjustments.
I have both straps. The first one I bought was the Gruv Gear SoloStrap Neo because of Josh’s positive comments about it.
I used it with four basses, two short scale; two long scale, for several weeks. The SoloStrap Neo is definitely padded as hell, but I also found it to be way too thick and bulky on my shoulder. In other words, wearing it was obtrusive rather than transparent-feeling for me.
I bought an Anthology strap that was super-soft leather and not nearly as padded as the SoloStrap Neo, and far more unobtrusive for me. But the Anthology is only 3.5 inches wide, so when I used it with my heaviest bass, I felt a lot of pressure focused on my shoulder. That made it difficult to wear it during long sessions
That led me to a Levy’s 4.5 inch strap. It works beautifully, making my heaviest bass playable for hours. I discovered that the soft leather and extra-wideness of it allows me to wear it comfortably on several areas of my shoulder. This versatility extends my playing time even longer.
Granted, different players prefer different straps that fit their particular bodies and playing styles best. A Levy’s 4.5 inch strap is the solution for me.
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I liked the Levy strap but it slipped around on my shoulder more. So for me the Gruv wins.
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Cool. Whatever works, works. Rock on.
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Before I decided on which strap locks to buy, I took a deep dive into strap locks reviews and shootouts online. Overall, Schaller S-Locks ranked number one in everything I found.
The cost difference between the top ten brands/models was negligible. I wanted locks for rock-solid durability and bass safety.
The design, looks and functionality of Schaller S-Locks sold me. I’ve got them on all my straps and basses.
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I use cheap strap washers/blocks to secure my bass 
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That sure works, especially if you have your strap continuously attached to your bass.
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The thing I like about Schallers is that due to their excellent design, even if the lock mechanism completely failed, they would still hold the instrument up and not drop it.
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Carbiners are a great idea. Love that they match.
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This 
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Extreme Bass Player Magazine cover shot.
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I have Schallers on Poison Apple and from what I’ve seen, the Wolfride’s work just as well for almost half the cost.
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