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Author: Jonnyc
Date: 2004-03-12 08:16
Hi, this is a stupid question I'm afraid!
haven't been playing clarinet for long, I notice where my thumb touches the body of the clarinet its starting to mark the wood. I guess that if I play for long enough, my thumb is going to wear through?!
Is there a patch I can get or am I worrying over nothing?
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Author: hans
Date: 2004-03-12 12:46
Jonnyc,
IMO the mark is probably just a stain from skin oil and/or perspiration and there is no cause for concern.
Regards,
Hans
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-03-12 13:49
Nothing to be worried about. Otherwise just think of what would happen to all our tone holes while being pounded relentlessly! Aye Carumba we'd be in trouble! ![[rotate]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley25.gif)
No need to worry.
Alexi
Retired, playing more sax than clarinet, but still playing clarinet and still loving it!
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-03-12 16:08
I have inverted the thumb-rests on a number of my clarinets, and finding my thimb placements a bit slippery or otherwise annoying, I cut small pieces of black electrician's tape to cover the support area. They needs occasional replacement because of skin-oil absorption, but works for me! Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-03-14 12:20
BobD is on the right track...
If you find the feel of the soft rubber objectionable, have your repair tech apply a small patch of cork to the same area.
Personally, I think an instrument SHOULD look worn.
I never trust the players of pretty horns when asking about their practice regimen...
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-03-14 13:24
Actually....if you get a package of Dr.Scholls "moleskin" you can make enough thumb patches to last a lifetime...I find surgical rubber tubing too thick and skin unfriendly...but the foam pencil thingees are good too
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