max3k

I've recently been thinking of getting a new leather valve cover for my horn. I haven't used one for a while and just want some change. But, I don't want the same old black cover that everyone has. Anyone have any links for someone who does something a little different? Maybe Blue Shag?

Brekelefuw

I'm sure it wouldn't take much effort to make one. Just copy the design of your current one. Cut one layer of the outside material (shag in this case), a layer of plastic wrap to keep the sweat out, and a layer of something else to go up against the valves.

max3k

i do thank you for your post. However, I would rather pay someone to do it. I think I have an extreme form of ADD.....

michaelm2

Leather Specialties has several different designs and come in either black or brown.

Leather Specialties, World's Largest Selection of Leather Accessories for Brass and Woodwind

Mike

patdublc

I'll second the recommendation for Leather Specialities. Many years ago, when they only had a few offerings, I had them make some grips for me in different colors. I have green on my picc and gray on my Bb's. Now that they have more SKU's to manage, they might not be willing to do one-off custom orders. But hey, who knows? Give them a call.

I also use the lime green neon light string from Paris Mountain Signs when I am looking to draw attention to myself. I used it recently when I played for a local production of Peter Pan. Think Tinkerbell when you imagine the flashing green neon trumpet. I also used it when I played the "Blow, Gabriel Blow" solo in Anything Goes. It was quite a hit. Fortunately, I played very well in both productions. Otherwise my comrades would have really given it to me for using flashing lights to cover up for my playing.............lol.

pat

screamingmorris

If you want to pimp your trumpet, here are 2 necessities:

Amazon.com: 3" Fuzzy Dice for Rear View Mirror Red with White Dots: Automotive

"Flying Ladies" The Art of Automobile Hood Ornaments and Car Mascots - Northstar Gallery

max3k

well,

I could get the fuzzy dice....but I already have the flying lady on the bell...

screamingmorris

Learn from my mistake and *don't* install one of these on your trumpet:

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Great for vibrato and trills, but you wouldn't believe how much it screwed up my embouchure....

- morris

screamingmorris

Your photo didn't load the first time I saw your post, so I saw it for the first time just a minute ago.
Now *that* is a pimped trumpet!
I think it would be too over-the-top to put blue fluorescent lights running under the length of it.
Tasteful people like you and I know when perfection has been achieved and nothing more should be done :^)

Congratulations.
I am green with envy.

- morris

max3k

ya,

Thats how I roll.