Trumpet Valve Guard XL | Two-Tone Crazy Horse Leather

Product description Reliable protection for the most important trumpet areas: valves, lead pipe, bell pipe, and 3rd valve slide finishes Care recommendation: Best removed after playing to allow the leather to dry and keep your trumpet in top condition. Genuine Crazy Horse Leather Two-tone customization: main body + strap color XL size to cover all high-contact areas Comfortable grip for extended practice and performances Safe for all instrument finishes Easy Velcro fastening Lasts up to 5-10 years depending on the frequency of use Available for free personalization (embossed text or numbers) This two-tone genuine leather trumpet valve guard XL combines reliable protection of high-contact areas with a visually appealing design. The accessory allows you to choose and combine two colors from available options to create a unique match. The main color is used for the body and the secondary color is used for the strap wrapping around the third valve slide tubing. Instrument Care Tip: Because our genuine leather is highly effective at absorbing moisture (which keeps your hands comfortable and your grip secure), we highly recommend removing the valve guard after your practice session or concert. Allowing both the guard and your instrument to dry separately is a great habit. It helps preserve the beautiful finish of your trumpet and prevents natural moisture oxidation - especially important if you play a raw brass or silver-plated model. Thanks to its extended size, our two-tone valve guard covers all areas with frequent hand contact, protecting them from rubbing and sweat. Compared to regular valve protectors, this one has additional protective flaps to prevent damage to the lead pipe. The genuine leather feels comfortable in the hand allowing you to reduce strain in your grip and stop worrying about a slippery surface. The inner side of the valve protector XL features soft material, which doesn’t leave marks on the instrument’s finish, while also absorbing moisture during practices and performances. Please note: You can use this valve guard for instruments with different finishes. However, when using it with the raw brass and silver, we recommend removing the accessory after each practice session to let absorbed moisture dry out and prevent finish oxidation. This protective accessory can serve for 5-10 years depending on frequency of use. Once it looks worn out, you need to replace it with a new one to maintain proper protection for the instrument. You can make this two-tone trumpet valve guard more unique by highlighting your personal style with our free personalization option — embossed numbers or text (up to 16 symbols). Feel free to let us know your preferences.