TromboneChat

I just had my slide refurbished including a re-lacquer. I thought about purchasing a wrap to protect the lacquer then I thought of this.

Well, the lacquer is there to protect the horn. Just enjoy it!

Product survey from Mendini/Palatino trombone manufacturers to see if they should still put white gloves in when they ship to US.

My horns receive clear nail polish or Home Depot rattle can treatments as needed. Try playing outside and using insect repelant with DEET if you want to do a really good job on your lacquer.

I voted for gloves on both hands -- you can never be too safe.

I tend to go for leather guards or bicycle handle bar wrap in lieu of lacquer or gloves. Although gloves are a good idea, because you only buy them once as opposed to fitting them to each horn. It would look a little pretentious, though, playing with leather gloves. I wouldn't wear the white cotton ones, they'd have to be tighter perforated leather.

I don't like the green stuff on my hands or neck or white shirts. The few of my horns that have lacquer wear it off at the hands and neck.

harrisonreed wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:36 am I voted for gloves on both hands -- you can never be too safe.

And one for the mouth, too.

I've never been a fan of the white gloves provided by the Chinese TSO makers -- they tend to have lousy grip and the instrument can slide from you hands. A good driving glove is much better.

I remember seeing an album cover picture of Davis Shuman (the guy who developed the angled-slide trombone) wearing one black glove. I think it was on his right hand.

If I wore gloves, it would probably be one and on my left hand. Also, it would be something with a leather grip or all leather.

No mittens, though.

I could never wear gloves. I'd fear the horn would slip. I need a secure hold.

Unlike leather, latex or nitrile.........
Cool, breathable, light weight non-slip gloves.
https://www.gloves-online.com/cotton-beaded-grip-gloves

CharlieB wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:10 pm Unlike leather, latex or nitrile.........
Cool, breathable, light weight non-slip gloves.
https://www.gloves-online.com/cotton-beaded-grip-gloves

Looks good. I just might try these out. They remind me of marching band gloves.

Also, since I've been trying out a glove on my left hand with the bass, my middle finger trigger is now out of alignment. I've been wanting to get it modified so no more procrastinating.

And I might as well throw in a free plug. BAC in Kansas City did my slide. It's a 10 now.