[LazySaxman]

I've been playing for a few years, and every time I wear a polo or dress shirt (Every concert and performance...) the neckstrap is terrible to try and wear, I'm constantly squirming and adjusting it trying to make it comfortable, but it just messes up the collar.

How do YOU wear your neckstrap? What kind of neckstrap works best for a shirt with a collar?

 

[Carl H.]

Depends on the horn. The heavier the horn the wider the strap - but I don't play neotech, too wide. Basic Ray Hyman model for sop & alto, DeJacque for tenor. I had a neotech for outdoor gigs, but it was uncomfortable for many reasons. I gave it away.

I put the strap under the collar where the tie goes.

 

[fballatore]

If I'm wearing a tie, the strap is outside the collar. No tie, under the collar. Obviously, if you're going to wear the strap under the collar, then a thick strap is out. I use a Planet Waves strap which is comfortable either way. (Man I wish I had bought a few more of those before they stopped making them!) Rico has a very similar strap to the Planet Waves, but they're not thick at all, and not very comfortable with a tenor.

 

[Jonathan C.]

I use a Neotech on my Alto, becuase I like to move it around when I play.
But for Tenor I like the neckstrap that came with the horn a Ray Haymen. They just go outside the collar.

 

[Grumps]

Ray Hyman.

 

[Agent27]

If I'm wearing a tie, the strap is outside the collar. No tie, under the collar.

Same here. I use an Oleg strap.

 

[BariSaxzinger]

Ray Hyman is what use on everything from soprano to bass

 

[hakukani]

I'm a slob. I never pay attention. I don't think I put it under, ever, and it's very expensive to get me to wear a tie

 

[Jonathan C.]

Do you do Funerals in that shirt?

 

[hakukani]

Do you do Funerals in that shirt?

The next Funeral I plan on attending is my own. So the answer is--I might.

 

[Face Ache Mike]

My usual attire is polo shirt and jeans so my Neotech strap goes over the collar. When I have to wear a normal shirt the strap goes over the collar too but its not too comfy. Worst is with a bow tie but those days, (community band), are over now thankfully.

 

[Jonathan C.]

Aww, I hated Bow ties. I don't know why Band directors make heavy Sax players wear them. Heavy Sax meaning Bass, Bari, and Tenor.

 

[Bootman]

The Ray Hyman straps will fit under or over the collar, do whatever way feels comfrotable for you. I use the Hymans on tenor and I find no hassles with using them at all.

Every time I use my Hyman I keep thinking of that band Buster ****an and the Pentrators!

 

[Bill Mecca]

Spinstrap over the right shoulder

 

[JL]

I just put the strap over my head and clip the horn on the end. I've never even thought about the shirt collar and it's never been an issue, regardless of the strap.

 

[martysax]

If I'm not wearing a tie and the collar is open, I always wear the neck strap around my neck like a necklace inside my shirt. Otherwise it's spread too far across my shoulders and it causes the horn to sit too high.

I need a longer strap. Both my tenor and alto straps are at the end of their lengths.

 

[Tharruff]

I use Hyman's. If I am playing both Alto and Tenor I use two straps, one set for my Alto and one set for Tenor. My Alto strap is white...my Tenor strap is black. If I am wearing a tux, they go outside the collar, if open collar, then inside.

 

[JL]

After reading this thread, I'll be damned if I noticed some slight discomfort with my neckstrap on the gig the other night! Never noticed it before. I actually had to adjust my collar a bit. Thanks guys, lol......

 

[barefootsax]

I use an oleg strap, they work great for collared shirts!

 

[martysax]

After reading this thread, I'll be damned if I noticed some slight discomfort with my neckstrap on the gig the other night! Never noticed it before. I actually had to adjust my collar a bit. Thanks guys, lol......

Must've been some of the Filet Mignon and Cabernet.