Höfner H65/50

I bought this because with the strap mounted to the fitted pin on the heel of the violin bass I find that the instrument rolls forward.

This strap definitely helps alleviate this problem as it hangs the bass from a more forward position with a much better balance.

Whilst the strap is extremely well made I shall never use it, simply because the underside of the leather is extremely rough and it would be like wrapping a piece of coarse sandpaper around the body and would cause damage to the finish. Also, the metal parts will rub on the bass at the tail-piece end and cause damage.

So, this strap, whilst very well constructed, for me will be consigned to a cupboard and never used, but it has given me the idea to make my own, using it as a template, but using a much softer leather.

This is a vintage style Höfner strap that will fit a vintage (or German re-issue) Höfner Violin without the need for an extra strap button at the neck heel.

It'a a very thin strap and not the most comfortable by modern standards. But if you don't want to drill a hole for an additional strap button in your Höfner this is the strap you'll need.

Apart from being a bit thin the quality is top notch.

Of course, some of the cheaper Asian Höfners already have a strap button at the neck heel so there's no need for this strap. If you've got one of those Höfners you will probably be better off with a more comfortable, modern guitar strap.

Highly recommended if you want to keep your Höfner historically correct.

I got this strap for my Hofner Icon beatles bass, and modified it to be used with the icon bass, not the more expensive ones.

This enhances my playing experience and makes me feel more like Paul McCartney when playing my Beatles bass lines. It looks very great, and gives a vintage feel.

The strap is very open for modifications, if you are creative, but once you do it, it's done, no turning back. I specially like the dog-clip end so I can take on end off when I put my bass in a case or something.

overall, it is a very nice looking, vintage strap, brings back the 60s and the Beatles feel when playing your bass. 5/5 would recommend.