Protecting Horn Hands on Upper Bow

Alsuite · Post by **Alsuite** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:46 am

My hand rests on the upper bow of my horn. What should I wrap around the upper bow to protect the finish?

Dylan King · Post by **Dylan King** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:20 am

Leather.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:41 pm

A black leather piece (lined), just like pro horn players and many trumpeters use (to see examples, look under accessories in most on-line brass music stores.

Dylan King · Post by **Dylan King** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 1:57 pm

I meant something like this...

Mike Finn · Post by **Mike Finn** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:11 pm

Wow, that's nice MSM! which side goes towards the tuba?

I've always had good luck with those wrap-around steering wheeel covers. Just cut it to the appropriate size and shape, wrap it around, and tie it off with the provided strings. They come in lots of colors and textures, too.
If you're worried about condensation, and don't want the hassle of attaching anything to the tube, try a Googalie (tm) here http://www.ibowtie.com/xcart/product.ph ... 252&page=1
I love mine, it's super soft and cleans anything. Just hold it in your left hand, not only will it protect contact points but you can clean the whole tuba with it!
/sales pitch
MF

dtemp · Post by **dtemp** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:45 pm

Tennis racket tape has always worked well for me. I stole the idea from a horn player friend of mine. It's cheap, it lasts forever, and you can find it anywhere.

Alsuite · Post by **Alsuite** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:46 pm

Thanks - most all great. Can't find a mall brachlet.

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:45 pm

http://www.leatherspecialtiesco.com/
These guys can custom make you a guard. They are three layers: leather on the outside, plastic in the middle to stop moisture, and soft felt-like material on the inside that goes against the horn.

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Protecting Horn Hands on Upper Bow

Protecting Horn Hands on Upper Bow

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