The Warmest Euphonium in the World!

I made a cosy for my euphonium (a half-size tuba) to help keep it warm. I used exactly 245 meters of worsted weight yarn, and used mainly knitting to cover it, but also did some basic wrapping around some of the smaller slides, as there is not much space in between them. Even with its new coat, my euphonium is completely functional, and certainly demands a little more attention than it used to!

piperjon says: Feb 28, 2011. 3:40 PM

I.
LOVE.
This!

I used to play the sousaphone...wonder how much worsted yarn that would take... :D Excellent, excellent and excellent!

Pj

Bindlestiff says: Feb 28, 2011. 10:22 PM

Having that material around the bell will probably prevent the bell from resonating fully and will compromise your tone. But that might not matter so much in a marching band -- maybe its worth not having to hold cold metal!

jymm2000 says: Mar 1, 2011. 12:08 PM

Q- you know how to make this euphonium sounds like a french horn?
A- shove more yarn in the bell and miss most notes

themostwonderfulplaceonearth says: Aug 18, 2012. 10:05 AM

My band teacher wouldnt be happy if i did this to my tuba.

mdepierre says: May 31, 2011. 12:08 PM

How much does this affect the tone? It's a really cool idea, and I'm thinking about it for some of my instruments, but I imagine much of the resonant sound is muffled. Have you noticed a difference?

steveblu says: Apr 5, 2011. 11:36 PM

as a euphonium player, i for one appreciate this.

maybe i should con my girlfriend into knitting me one of these for the colder months...

gonzalezchica in reply to stevebluMay 25, 2011. 5:17 PM

most people don't know how to knit

dyanii says: Apr 23, 2011. 7:05 PM

This much wrapping will definitely compromise the sound of the instrument, as it was designed to enhance sound vibrations as much as possible. And as far as marching band goes, unless your fingers and hands generate a large amount of heat that can be transfered by touching the valve keys, this won't make the euphonium "warmer" because the thing itself is not generating heat. And how do you wash the instrument if it's wearing clothes? HOWEVER, that's one stylish euphonium!

hamolton says: Feb 27, 2011. 4:44 AM

When I first saw the pic I thought you had made a euphonium with the 3-d printer!

katietes (author) in reply to hamoltonFeb 27, 2011. 10:01 PM

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hamolton in reply to katietesMar 1, 2011. 2:18 PM

http://tinyurl.com/2epogrt
sorry for the sarcasm, but it seems you haven't been on instructables for very long.

katietes (author) in reply to hamoltonMar 2, 2011. 12:09 PM

sorry for curiosity!!

katietes (author) in reply to katietesMar 2, 2011. 1:07 PM

I had no idea that there are actually devices that you can do that sort of thing with. (sorry, I deleted the other comment by accident!). I've been on instructables for several years, though have only rediscovered it, and just momentarily forgot my google skills in my excitement over a 3D printer. :)

momtes says: Feb 28, 2011. 11:13 PM

A one-of-a-kind instrument! Wow!

happyjo says: Feb 27, 2011. 10:30 AM

This is really awesome! :D

hivoltage says: Feb 27, 2011. 7:41 AM

This is awesome! I played baritone/euphonium back in the high school marching and concert bands. There was nothing worse than an icy baritone on those frigid morning practices on the football field.

recyclegrandma says: Feb 25, 2011. 11:42 AM

Very original!! Now, it can only be on to a jacket for a trumpet, a shawl for a drum, a sleeve for a flute.....the possibilities are endless! Who wouldn't love this??!! :-)

katietes (author) in reply to recyclegrandmaFeb 26, 2011. 3:16 PM

If you make a trumpet jacket, please post it up!

recyclegrandma in reply to katietesFeb 26, 2011. 8:31 PM

You'll have first dibs on the pattern and I know where I can get you some wool, too !!

homestuck says: Feb 26, 2011. 8:08 PM

This is awesome i play the euphonium and it's always cold i need this

caarntedd says: Feb 26, 2011. 4:39 PM

5 stars. Awesome.

REA says: Feb 26, 2011. 1:41 PM

when i saw the title, i thought you meant "warmest sounding" not literally warm lol. very good job by the way.

katietes (author) in reply to REAFeb 26, 2011. 3:16 PM

Maybe seeing the sweater makes people imagine that the sound is warmer too!

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scoochmaroo says: Feb 26, 2011. 12:32 PM

I wish I'd had this in marching band! Those babies can get cold!

katietes (author) in reply to scoochmarooFeb 26, 2011. 3:15 PM

My plastic mouthpiece was my best friend when I was in marching band (and I marched a sousaphone, brrrr!)

ERCCRE123 says: Feb 26, 2011. 2:55 PM

I wonder if this can actually help keep the pitch stable in a full-sized band while practicing because the temperature would remain more constant when not playing.

katietes (author) in reply to ERCCRE123Feb 26, 2011. 3:14 PM

I haven't tried playing it in a group yet but it would definitely be interesting to try..... I might get a chance this week and I'll let you know :)