[Hornlist] Horn too small for hand?
How do you deal with a horn that's too small for your left hand? I've got fairly big hands and the valves on this new-to-me Holton (Thanks, Dave Weiner, for the info) are set particularly low. The low height combined with the relative small size of the horn and the valve placement means my hand, when in a relaxed position with fingers extended, almost completely covers the valve levers - my middle finger is just shy of the inside end of the lever. Is there any less-than-terribly-ugly way to build up the outside of the horn so that it might be more comfortable for my left hand? The placement of the pinkie hook is fine - I did check that. At the moment, I'm holding my hand open (palm and inside knuckles not touching the horn) and/or turning it under a bit, both of which are uncomfortable for more than a few minutes. Thanks in advance, all. -S- ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Horn too small for hand?
With string action, the valve levers can be adjusted upward or down farther. You could add a leather hand guard which would move you out a fraction; and you may need to curve your fingers as if grasping a ball loosely. This should move the tips of your fingers back a bit; quite a bit if your fingers are extended straight over the spatulas. If none of that help much, get a leather hand-strap holder from Osmun and work your hand position at a lowered position. CORdially, Mansur's Answers How do you deal with a horn that's too small for your left hand? I've got fairly big hands and the valves on this new-to-me Holton (Thanks, Dave Weiner, for the info) are set particularly low. The low height combined with the relative small size of the horn and the valve placement means my hand, when in a relaxed position with fingers extended, almost completely covers the valve levers - my middle finger is just shy of the inside end of the lever. Is there any less-than-terribly-ugly way to build up the outside of the horn so that it might be more comfortable for my left hand? The placement of the pinkie hook is fine - I did check that. At the moment, I'm holding my hand open (palm and inside knuckles not touching the horn) and/or turning it under a bit, both of which are uncomfortable for more than a few minutes. Thanks in advance, all. -S- ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/p_mansur1%40comcast.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Horn too small for hand?
Had a similar problem with an Italian compensator bought on E-Bay last summer. The paddles were far too low for comfortable operation and the mechanical valve action allowed no adjustment. Problem solved by cutting a wine bottle cork into 3/8 slices (after suitable disposal of the bottle contents) and contact-cementing them to the paddles. Paul - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Horn List horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Horn too small for hand? With string action, the valve levers can be adjusted upward or down farther. You could add a leather hand guard which would move you out a fraction; and you may need to curve your fingers as if grasping a ball loosely. This should move the tips of your fingers back a bit; quite a bit if your fingers are extended straight over the spatulas. If none of that help much, get a leather hand-strap holder from Osmun and work your hand position at a lowered position. CORdially, Mansur's Answers How do you deal with a horn that's too small for your left hand? I've got fairly big hands and the valves on this new-to-me Holton (Thanks, Dave Weiner, for the info) are set particularly low. The low height combined with the relative small size of the horn and the valve placement means my hand, when in a relaxed position with fingers extended, almost completely covers the valve levers - my middle finger is just shy of the inside end of the lever. Is there any less-than-terribly-ugly way to build up the outside of the horn so that it might be more comfortable for my left hand? The placement of the pinkie hook is fine - I did check that. At the moment, I'm holding my hand open (palm and inside knuckles not touching the horn) and/or turning it under a bit, both of which are uncomfortable for more than a few minutes. Thanks in advance, all. -S- ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/p_mansur1%40comcast.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lotp%40comcast.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
