Tips for tuba straps?

[mshores]

I have this one and I like it.

https://www.dillonmusic.com/p-5691-blue ... rness.aspx

[swillafew]

This year I bought a horn on the forum with the strap holders both on the bottom bow. This makes the Neotech harness a breeze; It was ok on a horn with no holders, but so nice in this arrangement.

[scottw]

http://neotechstraps.com/tuba-harness.html

Works for me

----------but I absolutely hated that harness! different strokes.

[David Richoux]

One general tip: never trust those metal or plastic snap clips to always stay closed - no matter how solid they look! Maybe something like a carabiner latch design might work, but still - check them every time you pick your horn up!

[scottw]

Works for me[/quote]
----------but I absolutely hated that harness! different strokes. [/quote]


Have one you want to sell?[/quote]
I sold it when I got my M-W harness--a far better rig!

[PaulTkachenko]

http://www.jdmc.com/product/STPH-C.html" target="_blank

Can be handy if you have a comfy guitar strap to hand. I have this arrangement for my tornister.

I use the neotech strap (not the harness) on most of my tubas.

[Tubadork]

Neat looking tuba!
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[scottw]

I couldn't find anything online that showed how small the MW strap adjusts down to, so I ordered the Neotech jr strap.

You should have asked! The answer, in the likely case the Neotech does not work out, is that it depends on where your strap bracket is mounted on the tuba. The strap/harness itself has a lot of adjustment, coming from both shoulders. The "socket" connection also has a lot of adjustment room. That "socket" connection is where the weight is held and nicely distributed upward to the back and shoulders.
I would like to try the belt type favored by Willi B. from Mnozil Brass and Carol Jansch fro the Philly Orchestra. The only drawback I can see with that arrangement is that your hands must stay in place the entire time, vs. the M-L harness--good for page turns.

[pjv]

I have one of these. They are rather cheep and easy to find.
I like it a lot because it doesn't harness the tuba to my body, therefore I and can easily flip the tuba around to empty the slides or put it down to rest. I can also move the tuba around within the pouch to other playing positions if I like. It's almost like having it on my lap (except that the weights on my shoulders, of coarse).
You can also don't have to solder a ring on your fine looking tuba.
These pouches are made for top valved instruments (thus the cut-out) but work perfectly fine on front-valved horns.
I've used it on a Conn 56J (when I used to own one), a B&S F Symphony and a Kanstul 80.
I did punch extra holes in the straps with a leather tool to accommodate the various tuba sizes, but this was easily done.
Good luck.

[Polkahero]

I have one of these. They are rather cheep and easy to find.
I like it a lot because it doesn't harness the tuba to my body, therefore I and can easily flip the tuba around to empty the slides or put it down to rest. I can also move the tuba around within the pouch to other playing positions if I like. It's almost like having it on my lap (except that the weights on my shoulders, of coarse).
You can also don't have to solder a ring on your fine looking tuba.
These pouches are made for top valved instruments (thus the cut-out) but work perfectly fine on front-valved horns.
I've used it on a Conn 56J (when I used to own one), a B&S F Symphony and a Kanstul 80.
I did punch extra holes in the straps with a leather tool to accommodate the various tuba sizes, but this was easily done.
Good luck.

Brand/model of product and possible link to purchase?

[MikeW]

For a small Eb, I have seen postings on TN that suggest a rifle sling. Alternatively, the strap off of a flight bag or lap-top bag is often enough, and you can usually buy them at luggage stores that carry spare parts: you just need to get one with the right type of clips - the cheap pot-metal or plastic ones break very easily, but steel or nylon seem ok.

As usual, Keep It Short & Simple! my expensive, purpose-built, military-grade, chrome-leather tuba sling with heavy-duty stainless steel Karabiner attachments performed perfectly, and for thirty years I trusted it; then one day it got twisted at exactly the wrong angle, and the top Karabiner popped open. Gravity: I fought the Law ...

[pjv]

Sorry I never got back to my post with more info. I live in the Netherlands and I've no idea what the proper name is for this product. Ordering one from here would be ridiculous, since it's probably something available through any marching band shop.
For internet buyers here's an eBay link

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Tuba-Tragehilfe- ... Sw~gRV3ZC5" target="_blank

€39. It's nothing fancy. Unlike the one I have the straps on this one are completely adjustable.
Again it plays very comfortably and it still works after 10 years (for whatever thats worth).

[Tubajug]

Looking good! I added a strap ring in a more ideal place on my little Eb and now I can stand with it all day! Without it, it was just too awkward. Bigger than a euphonium, but too small to sit on my lap, so I even use it sitting down.

[TubaAJ]

Sorry I never got back to my post with more info. I live in the Netherlands and I've no idea what the proper name is for this product. Ordering one from here would be ridiculous, since it's probably something available through any marching band shop.
For internet buyers here's an eBay link

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Tuba-Tragehilfe- ... Sw~gRV3ZC5" target="_blank" target="_blank

€39. It's nothing fancy. Unlike the one I have the straps on this one are completely adjustable.
Again it plays very comfortably and it still works after 10 years (for whatever thats worth).

With my limited imagination, I'm struggling to see how this fits the tuba and is comfortable!? Do you have any pics of this actually on a tuba and person please?

[Sandlapper]

Is this bag from Wessex the same idea? http://www.wessex-tubas.com/category/ac ... alfcovers/" target="_blank

[pjv]

Nice work.
TubaAJ and Sandlapper, sorry I never got back to you.
Sandpaper, the answer is "no", different animal. I've added a picture.
It looks like I'm resting the tuba on my leg but that's not the case. I was just waiting for a que.
I hope this helps

[tubanonymous]

I'm a big fan of the neotech I have. I play the normal size neotech (not junior) with my mphone 188. I sometimes play in the NYC subway upwards of 4-5 hours standing up with no issues. I dont think Ive sat down to play tuba in 5-6 months at this point, as I mostly play in "bands" as opposed to orchestras and quintets now

[tubanonymous]

I'm a big fan of the neotech I have. I play the normal size neotech (not junior) with my mphone 188. I sometimes play in the NYC subway upwards of 4-5 hours standing up with no issues. I dont think Ive sat down to play tuba in 5-6 months at this point, as I mostly play in "bands" as opposed to orchestras and quintets now

I've been told by some old timers that "back-in-the-day" they used to use a marching bass drum strap. I've actually tried this myself. It works well enough, but I wouldn't want to deal with it for more than an hour or so

[PaulMaybery]

I posted this on another thread last evening. But simply put, I had fine results with the strap that came on my hard case. This was back in the 60s when there was not much else available.
It was a black woven "wick-like" strap with a sliding adjustable metal buckle and a metal clasp on each end. (no plastic anywhere on it) It did not look particularly cool, but it did the job. At the time others converted guitar straps that were usually a bit fancier to look at. After a set, it was easy to unclip one of the clips or even just lift the who shebang over my head. We did a fair amount of silly choreography with the Father's Mustache band so having both hands free for "schtick" was not a problem. Were I to need a strap again, I believe "old trusty" is still in the file cabinet drawer out in the garage. I have to confess that all was not perfect. The metal clips did tend to make some heavy scratches around the eyelets soldered to the horn. Today I would probably put some sort of protection on the horn. Finally, I do admit a mild curiosity over some of the new toys. After all I do tend to be a "gear jock" and keep looking for ergonomic contraptions to make life more comfortable while playing. I'm happy to read all your comments and will likely do some investigation based on what has been suggested. That's how we learn folks.