Connor Bagheri
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
I will add a video and/or photos in the future (probably not for awhile, though), but this product is really good. It feels very nice and is relatively easy to customize. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because you can't buy the hand strap separately. I have four trombones that all have wraps on them, but I only have two grips, and it's incredibly annoying having to keep track of where the grips are as I would prefer to just keep them in the case with the horns. I might end up buying new sets just to get more grips, but that shouldn't have to be the case for anyone who wants just the grip.
Ivan Karst
Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2024
Great design. Works perfectly!!
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
This handguard takes a lot of pressure off of my wrist while playing. It's very comfortable and adjustable. It takes some time to get it adjusted just right because it uses screws but that keeps it in place well.
Mark S.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
It took some adjusting, but finally achieved a comfortable fit. It really redistributes the weight of the trombone more evenly and securely into your palm and relieves the stress on your hand, which is great when your rehearsals run for a couple hours.
Martin Woods
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2023
Quick and easy to fit, one strap can be used on multiple instruments, widely adjustable for different hands/trombones. Pops off if it doesn't fit your case. Adds very little weight to the instrument but can support one of the heaviest (my VB Strad 50BL double K valve). And a fraction of the cost of certain brands I could mention.
Pierre Davoust
Reviewed in France on November 8, 2023
Soulage très efficacement la tenue de l'instrument et diminue la fatigue articulaire.Doit cependant être démonté pour le rangement en étui et le transport, ce qui implique d'avoir les outils adaptés avec soi !
ITO
Reviewed in Spain on November 20, 2022
Cumple a la perfección su labor. Muy recomendable.
Aleksei Arreola
Reviewed in Mexico on July 12, 2020
Me llego muy rápido y protegido, me gusta porque es muy funcional, lo que no me gusto es que los tornillos y el plástico son muy sencillos y se barren fácil, tienes que tener cuidado en no pasarte de la fuerzaLos plásticos que trae para poner al trombon no tienen mucho pegamento y se tienen que poner con la presiónEn mi caso se barrio el tornillo que lo ajusta al trombon y por eso las cuatro estrellas, si fuera más resistente seria perfectoEn conclusión no duden en comprarlo, si vale la pena
Mar
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020
I have small hands but a big trombone.It's on a Bach Soloist F-Trigger trombone right now, and it took me several adjustments to figure out the ideal angle and tightness to get it to fit nicely on my hand, support my horn, and allow me to reach the trigger comfortably without straining it. Now that I've had it on for over a month, I can genuinely call it a life changer on the heavy F-Trigger horn.It took me a while to get around to installing it, but that's largely because I was lazy and that there's quite a few steps to it. The steps themselves are pretty easy. But you gotta follow all of them exactly. Soaking it in the hot water was necessary to get it soft enough to try out all of the rubber spacer options and flex it without weakening it.
Alan G.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2019
This hangrip is very easy to use. It adjusts easily and removes a lot of the weight of the horn from my left hand. It is helping with the tendonitis in my left elbow quite a bit. I like that there are 3 different attachments for different types of horns. I can use this with both my King and my Rath by just attaching the part that goes over my hand to either horn. They are all set up and reassured to go with no hassle. Great product!
Lauren
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
I have psoriasis in several fingers in my left hand. There's a little bit of arthritis associated with it, and holding a trombone for more than 20 minutes is painful. There's nothing else that does what this does, and it's valuable enough to get 3 stars for that alone. My complaint is that the velcro absolutely sucks and unmodified, will pop loose at the least convenient times. I sewed a small rectangle of the soft velcro to the strap and solved that problem. If I lost this thing I'd buy another, it's that valuable to me. It's just disappointing that it isn't usable out of the box.
David harris
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2018
So, Neotech is the company that makes the neck straps that every sax player uses, and BTW makes an incredible tuba strap system as well. If you play trigger horn and your left hand cramps up holding the horn, this grip is THE solution. All of 10 minutes to install and adjust to your particular horn and angle that is comfortable. VERY clear instructions, quality build, lots of options to make it fit to your horn. I have a vintage 88h, no sweat. Would easily fit a Back or King slide, probably anything else out there. They've thought this through. Result, very comfortable adjustable strap around your left hand secures your hold, No need for your hand to actually close around the slide. Transfer of weight now eliminates your grip, goes directly to your hand/wrist. Super firm and comfortable, easy to adjust angle and distance so you can easily activate the trigger. Out of the box, I merely shifted one setting, had put in one included shim, and now can't wait for gigs.
Walter B
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2012
>After 3.5 years of near daily use, the stitching on the Neoprene strap gave out. The fabric peeled away to expose the foam inside. I brought the hand-grip module in to my local cobbler and had them fashion a leather strap, with a Velcro closure, as a replacement. Now that the leather has broken in, the grip is working just as well as when I first bought it.>I recently began playing a Schilke ST-20 with Hagmann valve. The horn is substantially heavier than the Benge 190F I had been playing. After several hours of playing the Schilke, my hand began cramping--a feeling I immediately attributed to the horn's weight pulling my left hand counterclockwise. I adjusted the angle of the bell relatively to the slide, but still experienced some cramping. A more drastic solution was needed.I found several trombone support options, including this Neotech grip, the Hagmann brace, the Rath brace and several straps. I initially chose the Neotech grip because of its relatively low price and substantial construction. After several months of use, I can confirm that the Neotech grip is a worthwhile trombone support, offering the support and ease of use demanded from a trombone hand support.>Using the Neotech grip, I've gone from from unbearable cramping to sustainable playing. I can't think of a better testimony.>The Neotech grip has several features which make it very easy to use:--Static position of the support. Unlike strap supports, you don't have to tension the grip or catch it in motion. This makes it easy to remove and insert your hand while playing. I can easily remove my hand to turn pages, insert mutes, etc. and slide my hand back into place.--Tool-less removal for storage. The Neotech grip comes in two parts, a hand grip and a slide brace. The hand grip easily releases from and engages to the slide brace with a twisting motion. The slide brace lays flat so I can store the slide without incident.Installation is easy, although potentially time consuming. There are two stages of installation. First, you have to install the slide brace--this is an easy process. The slide brace comes with variously sized pads to create a custom fit against the slide, protecting the slide from damage and preventing the grip from moving during use. Second, you have to position the hand grip. This second step requires more time, because you will likely have to experiment to find the most comfortable position for your trombone. Still, I give Neotech credit for designing the grip with many position options, including multiple angles.>This is the only category where the Neotech is lacking. Other supports better fit the brass aesthetic of the trombone. The Neotech grip projects an exercise equipment look, which definitely stands out when the trombone is sitting on a stand. When playing, however, the grip is covered by the player's hand and only the strap is visible. Perhaps a leather strap would be a nice upgrade.>Ultimately, I am not terribly concerned about the look of the grip. I am overwhelmingly pleased with the grip's function. It allows me to play for an indefinite amount of time and doesn't get in the way of playing or storing my horn.