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Showing posts with label tom and will. Show all posts

Sunday, 27 October 2013

Trumpet Case Essentials

Here is a list of some useful items to keep in your trumpet case:

  • Valve Oil - I recommend "Blue Juice"
  • Slide Grease
  • Lip Salve - always necessary after those long rehearsals
  • Laquer/silver polishing cloth
  • Flannel - useful for spit emergencies!
  • Pencil/Eraser - a necessity for all instrument cases
  • Folding trumpet stand - I recommend the K&M stand that stores in the bell of the trumpet
  • Mouthpiece case (if using a gig bag)
  • Pegs/lyre
  • Tuner
  • Mouthpiece brush
  • Spit balls - useful for maintaining the trumpet if you don't have time to wash it regularly

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Product Review: Tom and Will Gig Bag

I've been using my Jack and Will trumpet gig bag for the last four weeks now, and I already can't live without it.

Firstly, it is very well padded and I feel that my trumpet is very safe in it. It has a large pocket for storing valve oil etc and also comes with a mouthpiece case. Personally as I don't own a vast collection of mouthpieces, I find the mouthpiece slightly too large.





On the back, the case has a detachable music case, which is attached by poppers. It is a very good size and comes in very useful, especially as so many cases lack music storage!

The backpack straps are adjustable and well padded, so it is very comfortable to wear. Overall I would 100% recommend this gig bag to any trumpet player. It is perfect for travelling or for school and keeps the trumpet very well protected. These cases come in a range of colours, the one I have here is 'three tone grey'.

It is currently priced at £41.03 on Amazon UK: