Valve slide-ring filler part?

kehaulani · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:29 am Post subject: Valve slide-ring filler part?

I have small hands and fingers and when I move my left hand the third-valve slide barely budges. I know there is something that fits inside the finger ring to take p the slack but I can't remember precisely what it's called, so I can't search and find. What is that part called, please? Thanks.
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cheiden · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:01 pm Post subject:

Is this it?
https://www.trumpetgapper.com/
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kehaulani · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:04 pm Post subject:

Yes. Thank you, sir.
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kehaulani · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:11 pm Post subject:

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Riojazz · Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 7:43 pm Post subject:

Thanks for this post and the link. I was intrigued and purchased one each from Osmun Music.

You have to print out a ring finger size chart before ordering the proper size. As my finger is 'large' on the chart, there is less material to the adapter. Nevertheless, I really like the third valve ring adapter. I feel more secure with less 'finger wobble'. It's a keeper and I'm getting more for other horns.

I didn't like the first valve saddle adapter, but it's nice to have a choice. At $10 each, it's cheap to test these out. If my ring size were smaller, I'm sure I might like it better.
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cbtj51 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:58 pm Post subject:

I have the Gapper on three of my most often used horns. Great solution!

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