Finger rings

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Bach5G
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by Bach5G »

I noticed a ring for the left index finger on a Conn someone has listed for sale. These were also common on large bore Kings as I understand.

But evidently never caught on. Why not?
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BGuttman
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by BGuttman »

Most people didn't use them, and many had them removed. I use it and like it, but I guess I'm the exception.
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Burgerbob
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by Burgerbob »

They’re not very helpful. I’ve tried to use them but it just introduces a bunch of tension into the index finger and doesn’t help anything else.
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Crazy4Tbone86
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by Crazy4Tbone86 » (edited 2022-05-21 10:32 a.m.)

I agree. Had one on my King 4B many years ago. Used it for about a week and found that it was very uncomfortable. I left it on the horn. However, just like Bruce, I know people who have had them removed.
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Geordie
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by Geordie »

Got one on my 4B. No issues, hand size and finger lengths will impact on potential benefits.
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Pezza
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by Pezza »

I have 1 on my King 5B. Sometimes I use it, sometimes I don't!
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greenbean
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by greenbean »

I used to take them off. Now I leave them on. I think they are useful for a change of position now and then.
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SlideCrook
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by SlideCrook »

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A local tech made these from trombone lyre clamps and some rings, can be used in different locations depending on the player’s needs. I do like it on the outer slide brace when my 7th grader has to reach to 7th.
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greenbean
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by greenbean »

A great idea, SlideCrook!...
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Vegasbound
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by Vegasbound »

[quote="Geordie"]Got one on my 4B. No issues, hand size and finger lengths will impact on potential benefits.[/quote]

Ditto