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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: bassvirtuoso on January 28, 2010, 02:36:18 PM
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DISCLAIMER:I'm doing this to help out Glenn Cronkhite after he and "The Dude" had differences of opinion. I'm not gaining anything from this venture, but I thought that maybe you guys would be interested in these straps.
Now that that is out of the way:
I'm trying to help Glenn Cronkhite sell the rest of his "S" Shaped straps to us Gibson-ites who might want them.
I had originally bought one of his straps from "The Dude" after he had Glenn custom make them for VBTC. I love it to death and I get ZERO neck dive from any of my birds.
Here's a pic of the strap, I promise to put up more:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Thedudepit/Dudestrap.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Thedudepit/Dudestrap.jpg)
After I gained another bird to my flock, I decided I wanted another one and was able to do some detective work finding Glenn as the original creator. I emailed him to see if he still had the pattern, and came to find out he's got about 10 of these made. So I thought I'd share this with our group of guys (and gals) here.
I believe Glenn quoted me $34.00 plus actual shipping charges.
If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll send you Glenn's email address.
EDIT:
Glenn said he's busy right now, but will get back to me with all of the details of the strap (material, length, etc). He said it would not be possible to add any padding to the strap because of the shape.
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Here are two live shots, notice the slight bend of the strap:
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/bassvirtuoso/Misc/VSDave01.jpg)
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/bassvirtuoso/Misc/VSDaveK.jpg)
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What is the maximum length of the strap, eye to eye?
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Just emailed Glenn, I'll post his results when I get a reply. I'd measure mine, but I had it shortened and put Dunlop strap locks on it, so I don't want to take it all apart to check.
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Could you also include some details about the strap..i.e. materials (leather, pvc etc), padding, colors, adjustability. Thanks.
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I'll get those deets too. I do know that the material is leather, but a special kind of leather that he can't use in his gig bags, so that's why I'm trying to help him out. The only color is black. I asked him about adding padding but haven't gotten a response back about that yet, otherwise it'll just be straight leather without padding like mine is.
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I'm curious. Never seen them before. Do they make a difference? If they do, I'm in for two. (How that even rhymes!)
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I'm curious. Never seen them before. Do they make a difference? If they do, I'm in for two. (How that even rhymes!)
You're curious and you may be in for two. Does that make you bi-curious?
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Are you trying to tell me something here? I must say that for the bi-curios, this forum offers a wealth of information already!
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Are you trying to tell me something here? I must say that for the bi-curios, this forum offers a wealth of information already!
I guess that depends on how you intend to use the strap.
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I like the way it bends over.
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I'm curious. Never seen them before. Do they make a difference? If they do, I'm in for two. (How that even rhymes!)
To be honest, I'm not sure if there's a huge difference. I've only used this strap on my Thunderbirds since I've had them. I've never had the "neck dive" problem with my 'birds. I originally bought it back in the day to help with my Epiphone T-bird, and it made a difference on that bass. I'll get out another strap tonight and test it side by side.
EDIT:
Ok, I took pics of the straps together:
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/bassvirtuoso/Misc/IMGP0297.jpg)
And just the "S" alone:
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm76/bassvirtuoso/Misc/IMGP0298.jpg)
I tried on all three straps and couldn't tell much difference. I'm not sure if that's because my 'bird is lightweight (it weighs a little under 9 lbs), or if because the other straps are wide leather straps. The Cronkhite "feels" better, but I guess I'm just used to using it too.
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It looks just like my Fretsling strap. I highly recommend this type of strap for neck divers. I just might have to get another one at this price.
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I would be interested in one of these.
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Everyone get their straps, and are we happy with them?
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I wish it would have been a little longer, but other than that, I like it. It's a definite improvement in the balance. I'm sure I can find a way to extend it a little more.
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Haha and I complained about it being too long for my needs. Then again, I wear it up higher like JAE so that I can rest my right arm on the "wing". (As seen in the photos I posted)
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Do you know if there are any left? I might have a use for a couple of them.
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I find your conversation instructive ...
"I wish it would have been a little longer, but other than that, I like it ... I'm sure I can find a way to extend it a little more."
"Haha and I complained about it being too long for my needs. Then again, I wear it up higher ...".
and am relieved to find that you both don't take your physical impediments too, errrm ... hard.
There is room for everyone in mother nature's kingdom. :)
Letting issues of length hang for a moment, I have three of those straps and can attest that they stabilize a TBird more than a regular strap would. That to me is more important than the neck heaviness cure as I don't find TBirds excruciatingly neck-heavy. Even the hilariously neck-heavy Epi Embassy sits more stable with it though.
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I bought one of these from Glenn in February, but then left for a month long business trip to Korea before it was delivered. I finally had a chance to try it out today and I really like it. It pulls the whole bass a couple of inches to the right, so I don't have to reach so far to reach the end of the neck, basically it is in the same position as it is on basses with an upper horn. That makes it a lot more comfortable to play, and it doesn't hurt my back. I'll play the Thunderbird more often now.
I had been looking for a solution for this problem for a while. I've seen some basses on TB with an extension on the strap button (with the button on top like an Epi or a 70s Gibson) but that didn't seem like a good way to do it. This is such a simple and elegant solution.
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Do you know if there are any left? I might have a use for a couple of them.
I'd buy one too if there are any left. Do we contact Glenn directly? If so, who has his contact info? Thanks!
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I'll PM you his email.
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Thanks!
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He said he originally had enough material for 30 and I didn't give out his email to more than 10 guys so far, so he should still have enough.
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I'm interested in one of these as well.
Did anyone do the maximum length measurement?
/rick
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I ordered two of these on saturday. Glenn said he has "a bunch" of these made and ready to go. He shipped them yesterday. They're $32 + shipping.
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I'm interested in one of these as well.
Did anyone do the maximum length measurement?
/rick
I've misplaced my imperial ruler, but among sensible cultures the strap is 135 cms long if you extend it all the way. That is plenty long unless you want the bass at your knees which with the S strap wouldn't make sense.
It's also comfortable with other basses - I tried it with a Ripper.
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I'm really happy because:
A) We've been able to help out someone who had been stuck with product he didn't normally sell
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B) That these have worked so well for everyone!
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If there are any of these left, I'd be interested.
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I bought two a few weeks ago and Glenn said he had plenty. And they work great. Using this strap the first fret on my Greco TB doesn't feel like a long reach at all.
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I just bought two more from Glenn and now my BaCHbird reach is much easier! I used the second one and made it longer than my original and I am starting to like wearing the Thunderbird down a little lower than normal, probably looks "cooler" too.