Rath Hand support
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NotATrumpet
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Rath Hand support
Does anyone use a Rath Hand Support or have any experience with one ? I've tried other aids with varying success. The most comfortable one was the NeoTech but it only fits my King small bore. The Rath and Conn have small braces which hamper the fitting of the NeoTech.
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dbwhitaker
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Re: Rath Hand support
There have been a lot of previous discussions here about various hand supports including Rath. I use a Rath hand support when playing bass or large tenor. I can hold my 3b just fine without support. A common complaint about the Rath brace is that the pressure on the back of the hand becomes uncomfortable after a while. It helps to add some extra foam padding: https://www.trombonechat.com/viewtopic. ... 62#p233462
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Burgerbob
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Re: Rath Hand support
I don't personally dig the Rath. I had one on my contra and it was just not great. I have a much better brace on it now that does everything better.
On tenors and basses I think the Rath is typically overkill, and adds a lot of weight and stuff bolted onto the trombone.
On tenors and basses I think the Rath is typically overkill, and adds a lot of weight and stuff bolted onto the trombone.
Aidan Ritchie, LA area player and teacher
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mrdeacon
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Re: Rath Hand support
For my Raths the only two removable hand supports I’ve liked are the Calder Pipe grip and the Yamaha 2.0 hand strap.
I recently went back to my Calder Pip grips and I think I’ll stay with them. I like the support that they offer your hand and they are very comfortable to use.
The Olsen Axe handles come in different versions that can fit Conn or Rath. If you’re looking for a thumb rest solution I’d put them at the top of your list.
I recently went back to my Calder Pip grips and I think I’ll stay with them. I like the support that they offer your hand and they are very comfortable to use.
The Olsen Axe handles come in different versions that can fit Conn or Rath. If you’re looking for a thumb rest solution I’d put them at the top of your list.
Rath R1, Rath R3, Rath R4, Rath R9, Minick Bass Trombone
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BGuttman
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Re: Rath Hand support
The NeoTech grip comes wit a set of shims to put inside the clamp to fit different brace sizes -- or did you misplace yours?NotATrumpet wrote: ↑Tue Apr 01, 2025 2:19 am Does anyone use a Rath Hand Support or have any experience with one ? I've tried other aids with varying success. The most comfortable one was the NeoTech but it only fits my King small bore. The Rath and Conn have small braces which hamper the fitting of the NeoTech.
Bruce Guttman
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Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
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UATrombone
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