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Hey all, I’m looking for options for left hand support. I’ve been using a bullet brace but it hasn’t been doing a lot to add support. I know about the get a grip, but are there any other similar options or is the get a grip the best option.

Neotech neogrip

https://www.amazon.com/Neotech-5131001- ... 6067&psc=1

sacfxdx wrote: Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:57 pm Neotech neogrip

https://www.amazon.com/Neotech-5131001- ... 6067&psc=1

I second the Neotech. I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands, and it allows me to play pain free in my left hand.

I have used the Ergobone when my left shoulder or wrist flared up. It allowed me to recover.

One of the local players uses a left elbow support. It is a sturdy stand with a cushion on top, much like what a tuba player rests the bottom bow on. He puts his elbow on that and the bass trombone sits on top, weightless.

Neo tech.

The neotech is great on some horns, not great on others. I really don't like how it forces your hand to be almost an inch off the line of the slide receiver. On basses I find it to be unusable and I also don't like it on most large tenors. I use mine on my 3B/F and 608.

Leather Specialties strap is great for some instruments- I like it on most of my basses and occasionally on a large tenor. It's simple and cheaper than all the others.

Sheridan Brass Get-A-Grip and the Calder Pips Grip are another take. I prefer my Get-A-Grip on a couple instruments, both Bach-style bass and tenor.

The Rath, Hagmman, Thein, etc. handbrace is also good for some. I don't prefer them on most horns, but on my contra there isn't really a better option.

I use a neo-tech on a XO 1240 bass. It takes some adjustment but it works for me. It’s cheap enough to give it a try. Everyone is different.

Good luck. Finding a working solution is worth the effort.

Thank you all for the responses! I got my hands on the neotech and I don’t like the way that feels, but I have a Calder pips grip on the way and I hope that may help

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I’ve tried the get a grip, rath brace and neotech. The neotech is by far the best option imo.

Got a Calderpip last week. Works fine, they even knew I'd need a slightly thinner leather to fit the Yamaha 613h .

psybersonic wrote: Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:57 am Got a Calderpip last week. Works fine, they even knew I'd need a slightly thinner leather to fit the Yamaha 613h .

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I have a cymbal stand that I made a 6 inch circle of wood covered in a towel padding and a furniture fabric sample.
I can put my left elbow on this and take a lot of strain off my left arm. The support at the elbow really lessens the load at the wrist.

Yamaha strap or something similar.

I use a Sheridan Get-a-Grip on my bass and the Neotech on my tenors. FWIW I was previously using a Neotech on my bass as well but had it fail on me during a performance when the screw connecting the handgrip to the grip clamp gave out. I would definitely caution against using them on heavier instruments.