Guitar strap over both shoulders

fobster · 21-06-2008 1:43pm #1

Saw this strap while browsing thomann. Anybody have one? It could do with a bit more padding on the shoulders though. It would help with back problems and the like, I think.

http://www.thomann.de/ie/planet_waves_50dare000_gitarrengurt.htm

Here's the website of the guy who patented it.
http://www.darestrap.com/guitar.html

Rigsby · 21-06-2008 2:28pm

I've seen then for sale in Dublin. Have n't got around to getting one though. I suppose they should be better than the ordinary straps as they distribute the weight evenly over both shoulders.

Having said that, I've never seen anyone use one. Dont know why they have n't caught on.

Maybe they dont look cool enough.

Dord · 21-06-2008 3:03pm

They look a bit gimmiky to me.

I prefer to use a really wide thick leather strap (4"), much more comfortable as it spreads the load.

corkstudent · 21-06-2008 3:45pm

Thanks for this! My left shoulder is ****ed so this will really help.

Karl Hungus · 21-06-2008 4:50pm

It's an interesting idea, but it looks as if pulls the guitar off center, taking it more to your right from where it would normally hang. I would imagine it could make as many comfort issues as it solves, and make upper fret access more difficult. For comparison:

Rigsby · 21-06-2008 5:22pm

Karl Hungus wrote: »

It's an interesting idea, but it looks as if pulls the guitar off center, taking it more to your right from where it would normally hang. I would imagine it could make as many comfort issues as it solves, and make upper fret access more difficult. For comparison:

That's interesting ! ........ and probably why it has n't caught on.

Voodu Child · 21-06-2008 6:03pm

One of the straps is cutting into his neck in that picture. From the design, it looks like that no matter which way it hangs, its going to be chaffing at least one side of your neck. Actually, the whole thing looks pretty annoying.

But i'll admit ive never used one, so I could be 100% wrong.

fobster · 23-06-2008 1:06pm

Ah I've ordered one anyway, won't have it for month though, getting it sent to my brother in Germany for the free shipping!

I'll give my verdict when it arrives...

-=al=- · 23-06-2008 2:15pm

It looks ridiculous though

smellslikeshoes · 23-06-2008 8:07pm

That looks completely uncomfortable, Looking at the picture has given me a real good idea for a strap though, but I won't be saying it until I patent it

-=al=- · 23-06-2008 9:23pm

still looks ridiculous

Karl Hungus · 23-06-2008 10:53pm

I don't care if it looks ridiculous, it just throws the guitar completely out of position, and alters the angle of your picking hand, it looks like it would take some serious adjustsments just to use a strap like that. I don't think you're going to beat a nice wide comfortable strap any time soon.

Dord · 23-06-2008 11:05pm

Karl Hungus wrote: »

I don't think you're going to beat a nice wide comfortable strap any time soon.

QFT. I said it before, and I'll say it again. A nice thick wide leather or even a neoprene strap will work much better.

Alanstrainor · 23-06-2008 11:07pm

Karl Hungus wrote: »

I don't care if it looks ridiculous, it just throws the guitar completely out of position, and alters the angle of your picking hand, it looks like it would take some serious adjustsments just to use a strap like that. I don't think you're going to beat a nice wide comfortable strap any time soon.

+1. I have the most comfortable wide leather guitar straps at the mo', i definitely can't see myself buying one of these.

fobster · 24-06-2008 12:27pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

+1. I have the most comfortable wide leather guitar straps at the mo', i definitely can't see myself buying one of these.

What strap is it you have? Where did ya get it?

At moment I have a crappy nylon Fender strap with a shoulder pad I made out of a few hiking socks. So just looking at options.

Alanstrainor · 24-06-2008 5:04pm

fobster wrote: »

What strap is it you have? Where did ya get it?

At moment I have a crappy nylon Fender strap with a shoulder pad I made out of a few hiking socks. So just looking at options.

Actually i picked these up in my local guitar shop, they're a no name brand and were cheap but they're easily the most comfortable i've found, well considering the price.

Rigsby · 24-06-2008 5:51pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Actually i picked these up in my local guitar shop, they're a no name brand and were cheap but they're easily the most comfortable i've found, well considering the price.

I'm on the look out for a new 4" strap and to my surprise I could n't find one that size in any of the major instrument shops in Dublin. :rolleyes:

Alanstrainor · 24-06-2008 5:54pm

Rigsby wrote: »

I'm on the look out for a new 4" strap and to my surprise I could n't find one that size in any of the major instrument shops in Dublin. :rolleyes:

I bought them a while ago, and it wasn't even an instrument shop as such, mostly just a music shop, cds and the likes, with about 5 guitars for sale.

feylya · 24-06-2008 5:57pm

Greatest Strap Ever

Rigsby · 24-06-2008 5:57pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I bought them a while ago, and it wasn't even an instrument shop as such, mostly just a music shop, cds and the likes, with about 5 guitars for sale.

Thanks. I'll try further afield.

Rigsby · 24-06-2008 6:01pm

feylya wrote: »

Greatest Strap Ever

Maybe so, but that's only 3". My bass is quite heavy so I'd need wider.

Dord · 24-06-2008 6:42pm

Rigsby, I have the same problem as you. The Aria's are both 11lbs+ each so it's a pain without a good strap. I bought a black 4" wide leather strap last year from Italia Straps and it's wonderful, so comfy and really well made. The best part was opening the packet though, lovely smell.

Rigsby · 25-06-2008 1:34pm

Dord wrote: »

Rigsby, I have the same problem as you. The Aria's are both 11lbs+ each so it's a pain without a good strap. I bought a black 4" wide leather strap last year from Italia Straps and it's wonderful, so comfy and really well made. The best part was opening the packet though, lovely smell.

Thanks Dord

I'll give them a try.

EDIT : Had a quick look. They 're nice straps alright....... but 94 euros shipped..... :eek: As far as the lovely smell..... I'd expect a bottle of expensive aftershave included for that price.

My old strap will do for now.

Thanks again anyway for the link.

Dord · 25-06-2008 2:55pm

Rigsby wrote: »

Thanks Dord I'll give them a try.

EDIT : Had a quick look. They 're nice straps alright....... but 94 euros shipped..... :eek: As far as the lovely smell..... I'd expect a bottle of expensive aftershave included for that price.

My old strap will do for now.

Thanks again anyway for the link.

Haha yeah, they're pricey alright. I got my last year when they had a sale on. 30% off, that was around October. I put a post up on HCBF then. Maybe they'll do another sale in October this year.

Guitar strap over both shoulders

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