Question 1

I have a 3/4 size tuba and I am only 5’ 4” tall. Would this work for me?

Accepted Answer

These straps are adjustable and can be used on 3/4 horns. I'm 6'5 and have mine for "marching" and have it tight enough to keep the mouthpiece at my lips without holding my 4/4 horn. You didn't mention how "large" you are, but, if you are of average size for your height, I would get a medium sized strap and start there. BTW, the straps come off when I'm sitting. Hope this helps.

Question 2

Tuba still hurts when i put it on, are there better instructions available?

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Instructions with images are available on the Neotechstraps.com Pad It Tuba Harness page in the Instructions tab; unfortunately, I am unable to include the images on this comment. 
Pad-It Tuba Harness™ Instructions:
The Pad-It Tuba Harness™ has many areas of adjustment which allow you to customize the fit for maximum comfort. Once it's adjusted to your liking, you will be able to get in and out of the harness in just a few seconds.

1. Begin by unfastening the center quick disconnect and hold the harness by the two shoulder pads.
2. Place your arms through the openings with the pads resting on your shoulders. Putting on the Pad-It Tuba Harness™ is very much like wearing a vest.
3. Fasten the center quick disconnect.
4a. Position the torso strap so it fits just below the sternum. You can adjust the torso strap higher on the body by pulling the two webbing tabs as shown.
4b. To adjust the torso strap lower on the body, simply lift the ladder-lock connectors as shown and the webbing will freely adjust to the longer length required.
5a. Set the main adjustment for the torso strap by using the two triglide connectors which are located furthest to the back of the harness.
5b. Minor adjustments to the torso strap can be made by using the two triglide connectors located at the side quick disconnects.
6. Once the torso strap is adjusted properly for fit, you can fine-tune the position of the Weight Distribution Adjustment triglides located on each side of the center quick disconnect by moving them toward the back. This maximizes the support of the instrument once attached.
7. Option 1: If the instrument has a large enough connector ring at the bottom, you may simply clip the two swivel hook connectors directly to it.
7. Option 2: If the ring is too small to accommodate the hooks, apply the loop connectors as follows: 
a) Thread the nylon webbing loop through the ring on the instrument.
7. Option 2: 
b) Pass the plastic part through the webbing loop.
7. Option 2:
c) Pull the plastic part to tighten the knot.
7. Option 2:
d) Repeat with second loop connector.
7. Option 2:
e) Connect the two swivel hooks on the harness to the loop connectors on the instrument.
8. Adjust the length of the straps using the same method as described in step 4.
9a. For added stability, attach the upper strap to the instrument's top strap ring.
9b. Depending on the instrument's ring position and your preferred playing position, this strap may need to be moved to the opposite side of the harness. In this case, simply unthread the strap and rethread it on the opposite side.

Question 3

Will this work with a sousaphone? Hoping to distibute the weight a bit

Accepted Answer

I have not seen a sousaphone with loops to connect to, and it's designed to rest on your shoulder as is. I just used a small towel as padding as needed.

Question 4

Can this work on concert euphoniums too?

Accepted Answer

I don't know if it would sit right given that the harness covers most of the upper torso. It might be larger than needed for a euphonium, and thus not support the instrument as you're looking for it to do.

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