Euphonium Hand Strap: "Comfy Euph Strap"

[davewerden]

I have the purchase information from the person who actually made the original strap. She is a horn player and makes most of them for horn, naturally, but she will still make them for euphonium. Start here:

http://comfyhornstrap.blogspot.com/

Scroll down the page until you see this picture:



Here email is right there, with some words replacing the symbols @ and the dot. Please do not post the email here so we respect her right to not get it scraped by robots. It's her personal address. This is an out-of-the-home business run by a horn player who is good at sewing also.

I'm going to order a new one for myself - she has added a fleece lining for comfort. Standard black is $29; the one in the photo above is $33; and she will do custom for a higher price.

[Update 12/2022] And here are some from my current collection:



I did a video about the hand strap. I included it in this post later in the thread:

http://www.dwerden.com/forum/showthr...829#post152829

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[Nbnarcisi]

Thanks much Dave, I'm on it !!

[Nbnarcisi]

Placed my order Dave, they look great, thanks !!

[graeme]

Placed my order Dave, they look great, thanks !!

Great. Please let us know how you get on

[Nbnarcisi]

I will indeed, ordered 3 this morning, they'll ship on Monday, will share pics of them when in hand

[Nbnarcisi]

Another update, ordered my 3 hand straps this morning and Valerie has already made and shipped. Now THAT is superb customer service !!!!!

[davewerden]

Another update, ordered my 3 hand straps this morning and Valerie has already made and shipped. Now THAT is superb customer service !!!!!

I suspect her customer service is always good, subject to her perhaps being on a trip or something. When I talked to her I gave her a heads-up that I would post her info, and she said should would go ahead and make up a few to be ready! I like that!

[jkircoff]

I ordered one today. I'll provide feedback here once I get it.

[davewerden]

I ordered one today. I'll provide feedback here once I get it.

I have a couple on order as well. Hand made, American made - good combination! I'll report back as well.

[RickF]

I'm going to order one too. Don't need it all the time but I'm sure it will come in handy for 'standing gigs'. Thanks for the info and for Valerie doing these.

[bbocaner]

I ordered one as well. I haven't tried a hand strap before, I'm hoping it helps make euphonium playing more comfortable!

[Nbnarcisi]

Received my hand straps today and am very very happy. They are extremely comfortable and very easy to use, will post some pics (unless others beat me to it) in a day or so when I get a chance. If you're on the fence about buying these, do yourself a favor and get them, you'll not regret !!! I ordered three different backings (Sherpa, black fleece and foam).
Sherpa and fleece I like best on my lighter euphs, foam on the heavier ones. Anxious to see how others feel

[vwells]

Hi, everyone. This is Valerie, the maker of the Comfy Horn Strap and the Comfy Euph Strap. I'm tickled pink to be making Euphonium straps again. It's been a while. I really enjoyed filling orders this week. I brought one to my brass ensemble rehearsal last evening to see how it fits. The euphonium player who tried it fell in love with it and would not part with it! I took pictures, but I don't know how to post in this forum, yet. Hopefully I'll figure it out soon. I hope this product helps euphonium players be more comfortable when they play.

[davewerden]

Welcome to the forum, Valerie!

I think it is a fortunate situation that a system you invented for the French horn could be adapted to work so very well for euphonium. In my own case, I went through an evolution more similar to a horn player's than many folks experience. For decades I have dealt with a bit of weakness in my left wrist (old over-use injury). I had a horn-like solution I used for a while, which was affectionately called the "duck foot." It was basically L-shaped with one end mounting into the music lyre box on my 3rd valve slide. The other leg of the L was curved, flattened, and widened, and fit into the "crotch" of my left hand, just below the knuckle of my first finger. It did help support the weight of the horn and made holding it feel more "secure." However, it did not have a pivot like many of the horn paddles do, and it had to be un-mounted to put the horn in its case. It was also a little uncomfortable over time. But now, with your horn strap, I have a solution that is more comfortable, more supportive, AND can be left on the euphonium when I put it in the case. Perfect!

It's also nice that we can choose different colors and designs to satisfy the other part of our artistic sides. Attached are the two straps that are on their way to me. I'll post photos of them on the horn once they arrive.

[vwells]

Thanks, Dave.