Bullet Brace on SE Shires Tru-Bore Valve
- Posaune01
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Jan 09, 2020
Hello everyone!
I’ve recently been in the market to purchase a hand grip for my trombone to help supplement the shooting pains I get in my hand/arm after long days of rehearsals. Currently, I’m borrowing a Get-A-Grip but have done a little research and have found that the covering on them rips fairly easily leaving exposed aluminum that I believe may potentially scratch/damage the horn. I know that the Edwards Co. bullet brace is a popular choice. On the Edwards website, it says that the product fits a SE Shires horn, but had not been tested on the Tru-Bore Valve. Has anyone tried using a bullet brace on a Tru-Bore valve? Does anyone have suggestions?
Thanks!!
I’ve recently been in the market to purchase a hand grip for my trombone to help supplement the shooting pains I get in my hand/arm after long days of rehearsals. Currently, I’m borrowing a Get-A-Grip but have done a little research and have found that the covering on them rips fairly easily leaving exposed aluminum that I believe may potentially scratch/damage the horn. I know that the Edwards Co. bullet brace is a popular choice. On the Edwards website, it says that the product fits a SE Shires horn, but had not been tested on the Tru-Bore Valve. Has anyone tried using a bullet brace on a Tru-Bore valve? Does anyone have suggestions?
Thanks!!
- Bassbonechandler
- Posts: 211
- Joined: Jul 07, 2018
The ax handle is good too!
- Posaune01
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Jan 09, 2020
[quote="Bassbonechandler"]The ax handle is good too![/quote]
Have you tried ax handle on a Tru-Bore?
Have you tried ax handle on a Tru-Bore?
- Bassbonechandler
- Posts: 211
- Joined: Jul 07, 2018
No, but it is cheaper than a bullet brace and there are several different sizes you can get. The customer service from instrument innovations is great as well.
- FEWeathers
- Posts: 98
- Joined: Jan 04, 2019
The Ax Handle fits the Shires TruBore valve with no problems. You'll need the .420" size kit.
- bbocaner
- Posts: 315
- Joined: Mar 26, 2018
Shires makes a rest bar kit that solders onto the tenon and then is adjustable/removable with allen keys. I liked mine when I had a trubore and similar problems holding the instrument.
- Johnstad
- Posts: 225
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="bbocaner"]Shires makes a rest bar kit that solders onto the tenon and then is adjustable/removable with allen keys. I liked mine when I had a trubore and similar problems holding the instrument.[/quote]
I use this as well. Also puts less stress on the bell cross brace.
I use this as well. Also puts less stress on the bell cross brace.