Klarinet Archive - Posting 000583.txt from 2002/12

From: fpg <fpg@-----.us>
Subj: Re: [kl] Kooiman thumbrest....
Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 02:04:02 -0500

Hi Lacy, I've been using the ETUDE model, the cheaper of the two versions
of the Kooimnan thumbrest, for about two years now. It costs $20.00 in my
area and is quite easy to install. It has provided a great deal of relief
for me and has resulted in pain-free playing, (except for my tone and
technique, of course; <G>). I have put them on my R-13, E-11B and E-11C,
and have only run into one problem with them; I have had the thumb hook
break three times now, but I e-mailed Kooiman and they sent me replacement
thumb hooks, with a few spares. All in all it has been a very positive
experience, and I would have difficulty going back to a regular thumbrest.
Frank

Frank P. Galiani, Bloomington, IN

Lacy Schroeder wrote:

> Hi, list! I was wondering if any of you have, use, or have tried the
> Kooiman thumbrest. The pain in my right arm is getting worse and worse,
> despite the use of a neckstrap, and I'm afraid of developing carpal
> tunnel if I don't do something to stop it.
>
> Could any of you who have experience with this contraption enlighten me
> to your experiences with it since I am thinking of ordering it? I think
> it's worth a shot, but I just wish it weren't so $%^# expensive (I'm a
> poor college student!). But hey, I can't afford NOT to try it.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Lacy
>
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