Klarinet Archive - Posting 000158.txt from 2008/03

From: "David Kumpf" <dkumpf@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] RE: [SPAM (Bayesian)] - Re: [kl] clarinet strap - Bayesian Filter detected spam
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:24:18 -0400

> On Mar 23, 2008, at 4:53 PM, Clif Johnson wrote:
>=20
> I need to get my grandson, who plays in a high school band, a=20
> clarinet strap
>=20
> My Neotech that I use on my Forte will not work on his Buffet B12.
>=20
> It slips right off the thumb rest.
>=20
> Any suggestions?

OK, I realize that what I am recommending below is not a strap. But, I
tried a strap, and found a much better solution in the Kooiman Etude
thumb rest:

http://www.wwbw.com/Ton_Kooiman-Etude_Thumb_Rest-i80646.music?cm_mmc=3DGo=
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gleBase-_-Ton%20Kooiman-_-Woodwind%20Accessories_Clarinet%20Accessories_
Clarinet%20Care%20Products-_-Etude%20Thumb%20Rest&mr:trackingCode=3D2003E=
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C7-63F8-DC11-AA92-001422107090&mr:referralID=3DNA

It's now up to 29.99 (I think I paid $15.00 just a few years ago).
Simple mounting with two screws, no need to drill holes, reasonable
range of adjustability.

Another set of views are here:

http://www.drdowningmusic.com/Ton-Kooiman-thumb-rest.html

There is a much more expensive and complex version of this product (see
http://www.tonkooiman.com/A%20start%20Maestro%20pag.htm), but the Etude
works quite well.

I'm sure it's available from other vendors as well.

Dave Kumpf

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