| Author | Message | ||
| neurotictim
New Username: neurotictim Post Number: 10 Registered: 1-2008 |
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 | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6012 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well, you could get the real thing. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1864 Registered: 4-2004 |
a new batch are on the way into the mothership per mica | ||
| neurotictim
Junior Username: neurotictim Post Number: 11 Registered: 1-2008 |
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? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6013 Registered: 5-2002 |
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. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2861 Registered: 7-2004 |
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 | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1865 Registered: 4-2004 |
i concur | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 624 Registered: 12-2003 |
As do I. Only Moody's for my Alembics. | ||
| neurotictim
Junior Username: neurotictim Post Number: 12 Registered: 1-2008 |
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. ;) | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2866 Registered: 7-2004 |
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 | ||
| neurotictim
Junior Username: neurotictim Post Number: 14 Registered: 1-2008 |
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... | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 625 Registered: 12-2003 |
Also check out: http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/html/straps.html I love my strap from them. Like fine saddle leather with wonderful brass hardware. | ||
| glocke
Advanced Member Username: glocke Post Number: 286 Registered: 9-2002 |
There are also these: http://www.scoopstraps.com/ | ||
| 5stringho
Intermediate Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 197 Registered: 11-2006 |
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 | ||
| neurotictim
Junior Username: neurotictim Post Number: 19 Registered: 1-2008 |
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. | ||
| harald_rost
Intermediate Member Username: harald_rost Post Number: 147 Registered: 6-2002 |
Anybody knows their straps? http://www.heartwoodes.com/ I'm thinking of an order. Harald | ||
| neurotictim
Junior Username: neurotictim Post Number: 20 Registered: 1-2008 |
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. | ||
| pas
Intermediate Member Username: pas Post Number: 108 Registered: 3-2003 |
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. | ||
| dfung60
Advanced Member Username: dfung60 Post Number: 300 Registered: 5-2002 |
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/ 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 |
