Your hands and lacquer

[BflatBass]

I just had my slide refurbished including a re-lacquer. I thought about purchasing a wrap to protect the lacquer then I thought of this.

[Burgerbob]

Well, the lacquer is there to protect the horn. Just enjoy it!

[jthomas105]

Product survey from Mendini/Palatino trombone manufacturers to see if they should still put white gloves in when they ship to US.

[SteveFoote]

My horns receive clear nail polish or Home Depot rattle can treatments as needed. Try playing outside and using insect repelant with DEET if you want to do a really good job on your lacquer.

[harrisonreed]

I voted for gloves on both hands -- you can never be too safe.

[hyperbolica]

I tend to go for leather guards or bicycle handle bar wrap in lieu of lacquer or gloves. Although gloves are a good idea, because you only buy them once as opposed to fitting them to each horn. It would look a little pretentious, though, playing with leather gloves. I wouldn't wear the white cotton ones, they'd have to be tighter perforated leather.

I don't like the green stuff on my hands or neck or white shirts. The few of my horns that have lacquer wear it off at the hands and neck.

[BGuttman]

I voted for gloves on both hands -- you can never be too safe.

And one for the mouth, too.

I've never been a fan of the white gloves provided by the Chinese TSO makers -- they tend to have lousy grip and the instrument can slide from you hands. A good driving glove is much better.

I remember seeing an album cover picture of Davis Shuman (the guy who developed the angled-slide trombone) wearing one black glove. I think it was on his right hand.

If I wore gloves, it would probably be one and on my left hand. Also, it would be something with a leather grip or all leather.

No mittens, though.

[gregwaits]

I could never wear gloves. I'd fear the horn would slip. I need a secure hold.

[CharlieB]

Unlike leather, latex or nitrile.........
Cool, breathable, light weight non-slip gloves.
https://www.gloves-online.com/cotton-beaded-grip-gloves

[BflatBass]

Unlike leather, latex or nitrile.........
Cool, breathable, light weight non-slip gloves.
https://www.gloves-online.com/cotton-beaded-grip-gloves

Looks good. I just might try these out. They remind me of marching band gloves.

Also, since I've been trying out a glove on my left hand with the bass, my middle finger trigger is now out of alignment. I've been wanting to get it modified so no more procrastinating.

And I might as well throw in a free plug. BAC in Kansas City did my slide. It's a 10 now.