Author: kilo
Date: 2014-08-10 00:45
It's probably not a good idea to leave your assembled instrument out on its stand for a long period of time. Moisture can collect in the tenon sockets, corks can dry out, and dust can accumulate around pivot points. But there are times when you might want to keep the instrument handy and more or less ready to play, such as when you're scheduling more than one practice session in a day.
I used to cover the instrument and stand with a plastic garbage bag but recently I've found a superior product — a "rifle sock". This is a long, thick, siliconized cushioned cloth bag meant to slip over a rifle or shotgun. It works very well as an instrument cover; it's protective and it keeps dust off. I have a carbine-sized sock cut down for my Bb soprano, and a full-sized scope-ready sock which fits nicely over my bass, including the bell. Mine are a nice neutral grey color, but the socks are also available, from other makers, in camo, you know, for those who practice in a tree stand or hunting blind.
Post Edited (2014-08-10 00:50)
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