Klarinet Archive - Posting 000352.txt from 2001/10

From: "ikebders" <ikebders@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Thumb Rest
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:46:51 -0400

I tried it and loved it! Only problem for me was that the plastic model
broke. I had a second one that broke as well. I am an older adult player
that took very good care of it and two broke in about a two-three month
period. I don't know how it works for kids. I guess if I could afford it,
I'd keep buying them because it did releive the stress!

-----Original Message-----
From: webler1 [mailto:webler1@-----.com]
Subject: [kl] Thumb Rest

To all,

Despite my seeming unconcern for thumb pain (according to some), as
illustrated in my "Ten Little Children" illustration, I am looking for an
alternative that will help young students so that they can concentrate on
music rather than calisthenics.

In my search I have come across an ad in the September issue of "Clarinet"
which shows the "new Ton Koolman" Thumb rest.
It has a suggested retail price of $29.95 which is far more reasonable than
the more expensive versions.

My question is; has anyone tried this thumb rest and does it work. There is
a picture of this thumb rest at www.rokatec.com for anyone who is
interested. The version of thumb rest I am referring to is the "Etude" not
the "Maestro".

Jay Webler

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