Calderpips Grips Testimonials

Many thanks for sending your terrific trombone grip. It revived last Tuesday and I used it with my R4 in a gig that night, a full brass band concert on Friday and an orchestral rehearsal today. No pain in my shoulder for the first time in months! Such a simple idea but so VERY effective. Easily the best support I’ve tried. Thank you

Stephen Cairns

I just did my first practice with it and my mind is blown. I’ve been very conscious of using too much pressure for years and not able to undo it and everything feels so much better in playing with that reduction in pressure. I also realise it was affecting my slide efficiency which is already noticeably better. Thank you so much

Melissa Brown

I’ve today received my grip and have had my first bit of practice and after a little bit of adjustment, I can honestly say it’s the most comfortable grip I have..I just love the ease of fitting and interchangeability between my tenor and bass trombone and how it makes lifting a bulky bass completely effortless

Sam Jephcote 

I did a three hour rehearsal on this last night and at the end it was like I hadn’t been holding any weight at all. A trombone is heavy, and the position of your hand has to go in is weird. This solves the problem beautifully. Well done Jonathan Pippen and Beth Calderbank

Julian Smith

The trombone grip has arrived and it’s great, I’ve already tried it on my Rath, and a romantic German trombone I’m using for a project next week , two very different instruments but it fits well on both


Louise Oakes

Fits great and has certainly helped during the practice sessions. Such a simple idea but massively helpful. I’ve been struggling with my rotator cuff and the grip has really reduced the aches/pain after a practice/gig. Cheers


James Garlick

These are a wonderful accessory. I just switched to bass from tenor and the grip relieves so much tension in my left hand and shoulder

Andy Jacobs

Just want to say, absolute love it, makes playing so much easier a more comfortable – I loved it so much, I would like to order one for my Bb tuba. Same colours’ cheers


Nat Wardroper Hughes

Just wanted to let you know the tuba grip has arrived safe and sound. Fitted and seems great. Many thanks

Stephen McCormack

We received the grips this week and look great. You can assure everyone with a Rath R6 & R9 that they fit and work properly. Thanks

Paul Mason

Looks quiality, the grip arrived – tried it out and it is excellent. Thank you

Ray Galt

Sorry for not letting you know sooner about the grip – it’s great. Thanks very much. I’m really pleased with it

Ruth Hayhurst

That’s perfect, exactly how I wanted it, including the stitching

Rajendra Narula

Hi, loving my grip – I’d like to order another

Annie Whitehead

In action on WF, loved it! The grip gave me so much control

Jonny Shaw

The Euph grip arrived today, looks great, works great. Thanks!

John McGuiness

The grip arrived this morning – wonderful job. They are amazing, love them – I’ll be in touch for more

Bass Bone

Hi, the grip arrived a few days ago. Fits well, looks great

Ed Frazer Brown

Great little product you’ve made yourselves there. Happy to support you


Jonny Shaw

Loving the grip

Martyn Hunter