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Three Valves wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:28 am

Doc wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:21 pm

Three Valves wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:30 pm "proper ledge"

My ledge is on the wrong side!

That’s an overhang, not a ledge!!

Hey! I resemble that remark!

These are pricey and probably won't get to the US for christmas, but they look brilliant

https://aufbauhaus.wixsite.com/croxbelt

They work on Sousaphones too!

ernieball wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:42 am These are pricey and probably won't get to the US for christmas, but they look brilliant

https://aufbauhaus.wixsite.com/croxbelt

They work on Sousaphones too!

Thank you, a link I have noted for the future. This looks extremely well engineered

Another source in Germany is Rudi Schwarz.
www.schwarz-gurte.de
He plays tuba and made his own harness, then a lot of band colleagues asked and he started his business for all kinds of heavy/awkward to hold instruments.

If you don't have to walk, consider a standing tuba playing stand. Works for all tubas and the weights not on you.

I’m surprised no one has remade the old Blue Note tuba strap. I used one for years and it was great.

This thread got me thinking...

Here is the first two stabs at a tuba belt: https://photos.app.goo.gl/PU9s416ohskg5q2G7

The first snap hook worked well but was almost impossible to take OFF the tuba. The second one is better. It is the only non-rotating snap hook that my suppliers carry, which seemed to work fine. Available in 1" only. Also okay.

The real problem is the carriage hooks on tubas are all over the place. The distance of the carriage hook from the mouthpiece receiver will determine where on my body I have to position the tuba belt. Good luck with that one! I think a harness makes a lot more sense.

Maybe someday...

Worth wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:17 pm

ernieball wrote: ↑Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:42 am These are pricey and probably won't get to the US for christmas, but they look brilliant

https://aufbauhaus.wixsite.com/croxbelt

They work on Sousaphones too!

Thank you, a link I have noted for the future. This looks extremely well engineered

I know Jürg, he is an engineer who plays tuba, sousaphone and piano, he showed me his croxbelt after a gig we both played years ago. Can only recommend them. He also is a very nice guy. Caveat: I don't own a croxbelt though, because I refuse to play standing or walking.

Brett,
Did you ever make a purchase?
If not, I can certainly lend you my Neo-tech for a spell. I believe we're roughly the same size, so it should fit you well enough. I can drop it with my kids N of 694, or send via mail if you like.
Let me know.
Tim

Received my Neotech XL harness today from Dillon Music. Matt said it would be kinda hard to set up, but once I figured it out it would be very comfy. I'll try to spend some time with it this weekend and will report back here.