Klarinet Archive - Posting 000045.txt from 2003/02

From: "Mario A. Vinasco" <mvinasco@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] neckstrap predicament
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:25:53 -0500

Rob

I solved the same problem by buying an electric O
ring, similar to those used to conect speakers, but
with the completed O. Then I attached it to the screw
in the tumb rest with a wire. Then you use the hook of
your neck strap through it.

Mario

--- Rob Wynne <rwynne@-----.edu> wrote:
> Hey all--
>
> I'm playing on a Vintage R-13 and every now and then
> my right hand gets
> tired supporting the instrument. Sure, I could use
> my knees to hold up the
> instrument, but I don't like disrupting my sound. I
> have a simple
> neckstrap, but unfortunately, the strap's hole does
> not fit around my
> awkward thumb rest. The thumb rest is adjustable
> with a simple screw
> sticking out.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion for either a) how I
> can get the strap to work
> with this or b) what kinds of neckstraps might work
> with this kind of rest?
> I _KNOW_ the neckstrap industry is just SO lucrative
> and there are plenty of
> different ones...oh gee, was that sarcasm?
>
> Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated!
> Thanks!
>
>
> Rob
>
>
>
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