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Half-cover

Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 8:18 pm
by Dubby
Anyone have any experience with something like this?
http://www.wessex-tubas.com/category/ac ... alfcovers/" target="_blank

I have one now for about a week, and I like it, but I'm curious as to anybody else's opinions on it. How does yours fit? Do you leave it on in the case? Any problems with tarnish? Thanks for any input!

Re: Half-cover

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:31 am
by peter birch
we used them in the past, they are meant for outdoor playing, to protect the instrument from the elements and your clothes form the instrument. They do, however, have an effect on the sound of the instrument, so I wouldn't use it all the time.

Re: Half-cover

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:08 pm
by SousaWarrior9
peter birch wrote:we used them in the past, they are meant for outdoor playing, to protect the instrument from the elements and your clothes form the instrument. They do, however, have an effect on the sound of the instrument, so I wouldn't use it all the time.
How exactly could a half-cover have an effect on the sound?

Re: Half-cover

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 8:18 pm
by imperialbari
Changing the overall weight.

Dampening metal vibration at the contact areas.