what is it with that E string on EB3 and SG basses?

[uwe]

Of course, real men just accept neck dive and get on with it!

[OldManC]

Geeze, you guys need to use different straps.  No bass will neck dive with a suede backed 4" wide leather strap (or one of those homoerotic neoprene "comfort" straps), unless you wear your bass high like a necklace.

Gotta side with Mark on this one. I have a thick leather strap I made in High School that's 4" wide and raw on the underside. Nothing I've ever played while using it has caused me any problems with neck dive.

[Chris P.]

Ì hate suede straps, cos they pull at my shirt. I like straps 'gliding' over my shoulder.

And a +1 for Uwe. I just got used to neck dive on most of my basses. If I play a bass without it, it's just an extra nice thing.


BTW: If a bass has neck dive issues in Holland or Germany, the neck tries to go up in Australia? Am I right?

[barend]

when I practice at home I never use a strap

[Freuds_Cat]

Ì hate suede straps, cos they pull at my shirt. I like straps 'gliding' over my shoulder.

And a +1 for Uwe. I just got used to neck dive on most of my basses. If I play a bass without it, it's just an extra nice thing.


BTW: If a bass has neck dive issues in Holland or Germany, the neck tries to go up in Australia? Am I right?

Yep, Neck LIFT is such a problem here     I think Singapore is a good place to own a Gibson Bass. Neck sits perfectly level.

[Chris P.]