Thanks Aiden! I bought one and love it. I had identified some time ago that the 2 weakest fingers needed relief and this does the job, without uglifying my beautiful horn.
great response to comments and current discussions. I totally agree with the ergonomics, I use a Hagmann brace on my shires brace to help with the weight and also make it easier to use the valves, I find having less of the weight on my fingers it allows me to use the valves much faster.
Good idea! I have started to look at grips as I just picked my Bach 50b2 back up after not touching it for 2 years and I need something after an hour of playing at 66 years old.
Congratulations for this video and making people aware that holding supports for trombones are not only available but also quite necessary. I saw the get-a-grip in one of your others videos and Im glad I found this earlier video here, before asking you about it. It is really interesting how the technology around holding support evolves. I tried several supports for my bass trombones in the past 20 years, like the leather strap and the Ergobone, but was not aware of this get-a-grip support yet. I used the leather strap maybe 20 years ago but this was not comfortable for my hand, because it is totally flexible and does not distribute the instrument's weight on the back of the left and. Since about 10 years I'm using a solid hand rest support from Laetzsch on my Laetzsch bass trombone, in combination with a bullet-brace type on additional support betweeb thumb and index finger. Yes, I'm using 2 supports together! This fits like a glove for me, it is very comfortable but the downside is that it took really a long time to find the right set up. This is due to having the supports fixed to the trombone, the hand cannot move at all and even a millimetre can make a large difference. The get-a grip seems to be a good compromise between the fully flexible leather strap and fixed holding supports. There seems to be an equal weight distribution on the hand possible but the grip still moves on the trombone which should normally allow to find a comfortable setup. I would be interested in testing one but found a clear "no oversea shipments" claim on the website of Sheridan brass - which makes this unavailable for me. It is a pity hat this is not made available outside of the US - I read that even for Canadians it is an issue to get one. But maybe one day they find a distributor for Europe. Anyway, thanks for showing and explaining the concept!
@@AidanRitchie I looked on Calder’s pip website but still none listed for sale. Perhaps you could send me point of sale link so I can purchase one now for my 607 King f attachment.
Speaking of grips what do you think of the neotech trombone grips? Have you personally used one? I recently switched to bass and my hands hurts fairly quickly. Thanks for the help!
@@AidanRitchie The neotech grip is about half the price of the Get-a-Grip. Considering I'm on kind of a budget, do you think the Neotech good enough for its price to get that instead of the Get-a-Grip?
@@AllaieJay the get a grip? For me, I have it keep my hand at a certain angle to make it work on this instrument. Don't forget, you can bend it to make it work better for you.
It's a preventative thing, like changing your oil in your car or changing the tires. You can get by not doing those things, maybe even for years. But at some point, the engine will seize or the tires will blow.
I just got my first bass 'bone yesterday. Definitely need this. Thank you!
Thanks Aiden! I bought one and love it. I had identified some time ago that the 2 weakest fingers needed relief and this does the job, without uglifying my beautiful horn.
awesome!!
great response to comments and current discussions. I totally agree with the ergonomics, I use a Hagmann brace on my shires brace to help with the weight and also make it easier to use the valves, I find having less of the weight on my fingers it allows me to use the valves much faster.
Good idea! I have started to look at grips as I just picked my Bach 50b2 back up after not touching it for 2 years and I need something after an hour of playing at 66 years old.
Good idea!
Thanks a lot Aidan!
Congratulations for this video and making people aware that holding supports for trombones are not only available but also quite necessary. I saw the get-a-grip in one of your others videos and Im glad I found this earlier video here, before asking you about it. It is really interesting how the technology around holding support evolves. I tried several supports for my bass trombones in the past 20 years, like the leather strap and the Ergobone, but was not aware of this get-a-grip support yet.
I used the leather strap maybe 20 years ago but this was not comfortable for my hand, because it is totally flexible and does not distribute the instrument's weight on the back of the left and. Since about 10 years I'm using a solid hand rest support from Laetzsch on my Laetzsch bass trombone, in combination with a bullet-brace type on additional support betweeb thumb and index finger. Yes, I'm using 2 supports together! This fits like a glove for me, it is very comfortable but the downside is that it took really a long time to find the right set up. This is due to having the supports fixed to the trombone, the hand cannot move at all and even a millimetre can make a large difference.
The get-a grip seems to be a good compromise between the fully flexible leather strap and fixed holding supports. There seems to be an equal weight distribution on the hand possible but the grip still moves on the trombone which should normally allow to find a comfortable setup. I would be interested in testing one but found a clear "no oversea shipments" claim on the website of Sheridan brass - which makes this unavailable for me. It is a pity hat this is not made available outside of the US - I read that even for Canadians it is an issue to get one. But maybe one day they find a distributor for Europe. Anyway, thanks for showing and explaining the concept!
I'm glad you found this useful!
Where abouts are you? There is at least one european store that does sell it worldwide.
@@jormaojos6544 Thank you! An European store would be quite interesting, since I'm located in Europe. Which one is it?
@@1BioMarcoMusik-Bertram Freiburg! It's an archaic website but you can send them an email and they will help you out
I have an axe handle and notice if I'm doing fast valve work my hand doesn't like that and it hurts a little. Would this grip help with that at all?
It might! It really works for me, but not everyone likes it.
Great job !
That cough !!! Hope you are that by now. : )
I went to their website to purchase one but there’s no area that even list them for sale. I looked on Amazon & eBay no luck.
Yup, Newell died recently and they are no longer made. You can get a Calder's Pip Grip instead
@@AidanRitchie I looked on Calder’s pip website but still none listed for sale. Perhaps you could send me point of sale link so I can purchase one now for my 607 King f attachment.
@@pebblebeach8517 they will not work with a 607. You'd want a Neotech, probably
@@AidanRitchie thx 👍
@@AidanRitchie thanks Aidan I took a Neotech from another horn it fits my new King just perfectly 👍
Dónde puedo comprar uno de esos
Sadly, Newell Sheridan died a few months ago. You can get a Calders Pips Grip which is very similar now
Speaking of grips what do you think of the neotech trombone grips? Have you personally used one? I recently switched to bass and my hands hurts fairly quickly. Thanks for the help!
I used one for a bit, yes! I got it with a new horn and lost it after maybe 5 days. I liked it, I'm not sure I liked it more than my Get-A-Grip.
@@AidanRitchie The neotech grip is about half the price of the Get-a-Grip. Considering I'm on kind of a budget, do you think the Neotech good enough for its price to get that instead of the Get-a-Grip?
@@jasonfuedo9342 yes, absolutely.
I have one! I have very small hands and it’s helped me out
I havre on my bach 42 and it is super helpful and cheap highly reccomend
How well does this work for you and for you bass and contra
Great on bass! I use ergobone on contra since it's too heavy.
I have watch your video on it and is there a way to keep it angled without using my hand to prop it up constantly
@@AllaieJay the get a grip? For me, I have it keep my hand at a certain angle to make it work on this instrument. Don't forget, you can bend it to make it work better for you.
Cool thanks
I understand the concept but I just can't be bothered to buy one, I don't see it as enough of an issue.
It's a preventative thing, like changing your oil in your car or changing the tires. You can get by not doing those things, maybe even for years. But at some point, the engine will seize or the tires will blow.