Something we all need to face

trpguyy · 02-06-2005, 06:04 PM

So it's time for me to get a new tux shirt. But the big question is this: How much "bigger" do I go, knowing that my arms are going to bent when I'm playing (meaning the sleeves have to be slightly longer) and my neck is going to expand? I'm already very tall and skinny, so I don't want to get a shirt that I'm going to "swim" in because it's too wide.
How much "bigger" should I go?
Any suggestions?

Thanks!

MUSICandCHARACTER · 02-06-2005, 06:23 PM

I am neither tall nor skinny ... but I hate to be in a shirt that is at all binding while playing. I always prefer swimming to any chance of binding. But that is me. I always error on the larger side.

Jim

trumpetpimp · 02-06-2005, 06:25 PM

You could bring your horn to the store. The salespeople might look at you funny but at least you'll be happy when you're wearing it.

bigaggietrumpet · 02-06-2005, 06:30 PM

When you measure your arms for the sleeve length, have them raise your arm straight out to the side, and then bend your elbow at a 90 degree angle. I know exactly what kinda boat you're in, being tall and rather skinny myself.

02-06-2005, 06:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
trpguyy Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 289	Something we all need to face So it's time for me to get a new tux shirt. But the big question is this: How much "bigger" do I go, knowing that my arms are going to bent when I'm playing (meaning the sleeves have to be slightly longer) and my neck is going to expand? I'm already very tall and skinny, so I don't want to get a shirt that I'm going to "swim" in because it's too wide. How much "bigger" should I go? Any suggestions? Thanks!

02-06-2005, 06:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
MUSICandCHARACTER Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newburgh, Indiana Posts: 1,165	I am neither tall nor skinny ... but I hate to be in a shirt that is at all binding while playing. I always prefer swimming to any chance of binding. But that is me. I always error on the larger side. Jim __________________ Dr. Jim Fox Licensed Mental Health Therapist Mouthpiece chart: www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html

02-06-2005, 06:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
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02-06-2005, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaggietrumpet Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: College Station,TX Posts: 814	When you measure your arms for the sleeve length, have them raise your arm straight out to the side, and then bend your elbow at a 90 degree angle. I know exactly what kinda boat you're in, being tall and rather skinny myself. __________________ Michael Smith Hullabaloo: The official band of Texas A&M Basketball Kanstul 1537/ Schilke 14 LA Olds Studio

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