Klarinet Archive - Posting 000375.txt from 2001/10

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Thumb Rest
Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 06:39:35 -0400

At 09:47 PM 10/11/2001 -0400, Frank P. Galiani wrote:
>Bill, You must remove the plastic thumb rest to put the clarinet into the
>case but you need not remove the screwed-on plate that holds it. It's quite
>simple to put it on or take it off. The actual thumb rest slides onto the
>plate and a ratchet holds it in place. (For example, I slide it until it
>clicks twice which is the best position for me). If you continue sliding it
>(clicking it) in the same direction, it comes off.

That was what I assumed, since it would otherwise make the thumb rest
entirely too impractical for general use. I have been considering one of
these, so the discussion has been quite useful. Thanks.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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