Klarinet Archive - Posting 001082.txt from 1999/05

From: David Blumberg <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] re: B-12 thumbrest replacement
Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 22:54:52 -0400

kratofil@-----.com>
Subject: Neckstrap on a newer B12
Message-ID: <3747DDF5.16A6@-----.com>
A student of mine would benefit from a neckstrap. She has a newer (less
than 2 years old) Buffet B12. It has that scooped plastic thumbrest. I
use a Claricord. That can't attach over this monster thumbrest. I
suggested getting a repairman to replace it with a "normal" thumbrest
and buying the neckstrap, thinking the whole deal would be less than
$20. The repairman told her it would cost *$40* just to replace the
thumbrest! And he didn't recommend it, b/c is would "lower the value of
the instrument." He sure got the parents on that one! (I tried to
explain to the parent that it would increase the value of the clarinet
to the student!)
My next thought was to drill a hole through the thumbrest. It is a
thick plastic. And then use a neckstrap with a hook. We haven't tried
it yet. (I assumed that to put another of the same thumbrest on if we
broke it would not cost too much.)
Any ideas?
Aimee Kratofil
Greensburg, PA

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Just been there - done that. A student (2nd grader) just broke the
thumbrest by accidently taping it on a chair (cheap plastic thing) on a
B-12, and had to replace it. Muncy said that they are no longer making the
Plastic one (good thing!!!!!!), and went back to the metal one. The
repairman was being an idiot to tell you that replacing the thumbrest with
the metal one would decrease the value - what a moron. IT'S A B-12 for
cryin out loud, not an R-13!!!! And for that mater, the metal Buffet
thumbrest that is now standard equipment is an adjustable one with a circle
for a neckstrap (I reccommend the Neoteck one), so it is not a bad move at all.
The replacement cost $25 to drill the holes, and $28 to get the thumbrest
from Muncy ($20 + $8 rush delivery)

David Blumberg
playit@-----.com
http://www.mytempo.com
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