Bullet Brace on SE Shires Tru-Bore Valve

[Posaune01]

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!!

[Bassbonechandler]

The ax handle is good too!

[Posaune01]

The ax handle is good too!

Have you tried ax handle on a Tru-Bore?

[Bassbonechandler]

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]

The Ax Handle fits the Shires TruBore valve with no problems. You'll need the .420" size kit.

[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.

[Johnstad]

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.

I use this as well. Also puts less stress on the bell cross brace.