Blue Note Tuba Strap

Tubaryan12 · Post by **Tubaryan12** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 9:12 pm

Does anyone have any pictures of a Blue Note tuba strap with images on how it attaches to the horn? Thanks in advance to those who can help.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:17 am

I won't guarantee that this will remain on the server long, so look fast: http://64.225.239.249/BlueNoteTubaStrap.pdf

And, perhaps someday: http://bluenotestraps.com/index.html

Daryl Fletcher · Post by **Daryl Fletcher** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:40 am

While I don't have any pictures that actually demonstrate what it looks like, I have been using one for a few years now and have been very pleased with it. My tuba is a Meinl-Weston 32, which is a bit heavier than other tubas its size due to its thick metal. What I like best about Blue Note straps is that they don't have metal hooks, so they are a lot less likely to cause scratches on the instrument. All pieces are either fabric or plastic. They loop around the instrument rather than hooking to it.

Lately, I've gotten to the point where I just leave it on the instrument all the time and just stuff it between the fourth-valve tubing on the back when I'm not using it.

I find it really handy when performing the National Anthem with my quintet at sports events.

Tubaryan12 · Post by **Tubaryan12** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:17 am

Thanks guys...just what I needed!

Z-Tuba Dude · Post by **Z-Tuba Dude** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:29 pm

I have occassionally noticed a bit of a problem with the straps, that wrap around the bows of the horn, slipping from the position where I originally put them. Has anyone else ever had that problem? If so, how do you solve it?

Tubaryan12 · Post by **Tubaryan12** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:00 pm

Z-Tuba Dude wrote:I have occassionally noticed a bit of a problem with the straps, that wrap around the bows of the horn, slipping from the position where I originally put them. Has anyone else ever had that problem? If so, how do you solve it?

I don't know if it will work, But i'm going to try thin strips of 3M non slip drawer liner. Hopefully that will solve the problem

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 1:05 am

Tubaryan12 wrote:I don't know if it will work, But i'm going to try thin strips of 3M non slip drawer liner. Hopefully that will solve the problem

Careful, this stuff might damage the lacquer if it is left in contact with the tuba too long.

Tubaryan12 · Post by **Tubaryan12** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:59 am

Mark wrote:
Tubaryan12 wrote:I don't know if it will work, But i'm going to try thin strips of 3M non slip drawer liner. Hopefully that will solve the problem
Careful, this stuff might damage the lacquer if it is left in contact with the tuba too long.

I got lucky... I found a spot between 2 braces that keeps the strap in place on the upper bow. The lower strap doesn't seem to move (at least not yet).

sloan · Post by **sloan** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 6:55 pm

Z-Tuba Dude wrote:I have occassionally noticed a bit of a problem with the straps, that wrap around the bows of the horn, slipping from the position where I originally put them. Has anyone else ever had that problem? If so, how do you solve it?

Put the straps just under a stay.

TubaTodd · Post by **TubaTodd** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 7:39 pm

sloan wrote:
Z-Tuba Dude wrote:I have occassionally noticed a bit of a problem with the straps, that wrap around the bows of the horn, slipping from the position where I originally put them. Has anyone else ever had that problem? If so, how do you solve it?
Put the straps just under a stay.

STAY.....good strap!