Protective padded cover designed for trombone necks and pull tubes. This cushion guard helps prevent scratches, dents, and metal on metal contact while transporting or storing your instrument. Key benefits Protection: Cushions the neck and inner slide surfaces to reduce wear on the finish and avoid dents from contact inside a case or gig bag. Secure fit: Low profile design fits over the neck and pull tube without adding bulk, keeping the instrument stable in tight cases. Easy to use: Simple to install and remove so you can prepare the instrument quickly before travel, rehearsals, or lessons. Durable padding: Provides reliable shock absorption and surface protection during everyday handling and transport. Features and attributes Function: Protective neck cover, cushion pad, and pull tube protector to shield vulnerable parts of the trombone. Compatibility: Designed to fit most standard trombones including common tenor and bass configurations and their slide tubes. Size and fit: Lowprofile padded sleeve tailored to cover neck and inner slide areas while fitting inside typical cases and gig bags. Material and performance: Padded construction offers cushioning without obstructing fit in the case; resists shifting during movement. Typical use scenarios Travel and transport: Place the cover on the neck and pull tube before placing the instrument into a case or gig bag to prevent scratches during transit. Case storage: Use the cushion while storing the instrument to reduce metal contact and protect the finish where components rest against each other. Practice and rehearsals: Quickly add or remove protection between set ups and breakdowns when moving between classrooms, rehearsal rooms, or performance venues. Practical details Lightweight and compact for convenient carrying and storage. Designed for regular use by students, educators, and performing musicians who want straightforward protection for their trombone neck and slide areas.