Straps & harnesses
The most important things about a neck strap or harness are:
- It is comfortable to wear.
- It does not stretch.
Point #2 rules out the very popular Neotech neck strap. Below is a list of excellent neck straps and harnesses that adhere to both rules. (List is not in any particular order.)
Neck Straps

Cebulla Neckstrap
by Musicmedic


Pro Tec Less-Stress Saxophone Neck Strap
Also available in a “Tall” version

Marmaduke “Feather” Strap IV Premium
A neckstrap/harness hybrid.
Optional side “webbing” (straps) to make it into more of a harness.
Non “premium” version also has a “slim” size for smaller people.

Protec A305 Alto/Tenor Saxophone Neck Strap
As basic as a neckstrap gets. Lightly padded. Dirt cheap.


Vandoren VSS223 ‘V’ Neck Deluxe Sax Strap
Dr. Timothy McAllister suggests this strap plus a Libero bar as an alternative to the (very costly) Breathtaking harness.

Harnesses

Jazzlab Saxophone Harness (SAXHOLDER)
SAXHOLDERXL for tall people (6'3’’ and taller)

Breathtaking Premium Saxophone Strap
with optional wraplift
Further Reading
A Pain in the Neck: Finding the Right Neck Strap
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Download PDFBy Paul Harr