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alanbass1
Junior
Username: alanbass1

Post Number: 39
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 5:13 am:   Edit Post

Well, I finally got to use my MK at some gigs this past week. Despite being low key bar/club affairs, I was extremely impressed at how the bass cut through the mix without ever swamping the sound. Also, I got some good feedback and comments about the sound from the audience which doesn't usually happen. Reckon I need a thicker strap though as these things aren't light!
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 544
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 5:25 am:   Edit Post

If you're using a regular guitar strap, try one that is WIDER. A thicker strap is perhaps more comfortable, but a wider strap actually lessens the pressure because the weight is resting on a larger surface. So a wider, thicker strap would be ideal.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 432
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 6:36 am:   Edit Post

Alan:

You might want to try the Moody straps that Alembic sells. They are wonderfully soft and supple, excellent quality, and come in the wider 4" version for bass. (I have three of the narrower ones for guitar.) By far, the most comfortable of the numerous straps I have.

Bill, tgo
rover
Junior
Username: rover

Post Number: 22
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 7:39 pm:   Edit Post

I've tried Comfort Strapp, Moody, Brooklyn Gear and too many others to mention. The best, at least for me, is the NeoTech Super Bass strap. Don't know how it works, but it does. It's also not uncomfortably wide and is reasonably priced.

Good luck.

Rob
alanbass1
Junior
Username: alanbass1

Post Number: 41
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 11:39 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the suggestions, I will dig out some of the mentioned straps and give them a go.

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