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Author: Ben
Date: 2005-09-16 07:08
I was reading through some old posts and came across the following:
http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=108503&t=108424
John Moses writes about using the Loree English Horn Dutch thumbrest which sounds like a good improvement, particulary in conjunction with raising the height. I have large hands and have always thought that the thumb rest seemed to be placed too low (even at the highest point). Before I get my repairman to drill some new holes and raise the height of my thumb rest, I figured it ought to consider the options of what is available.
Without rehashing old material, have other people had good experiences with this thumbrest? I was looking on the internet to find a picture of this thumbrest but could not find anything, even on the Loree website. Perhaps John Moses or someone else could post a picture of this on their clarinet so others curious like me could get a better idea of how this would look?
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-09-16 07:15
The only Dutch ones I can think of are the Ton Kooiman ones:
http://www.myatt.co.uk/pics/CLAAKOOTHMAESTRO.jpg
And a more basic version:
http://www.myatt.co.uk/pics/CLAAKOOTHETUDE.jpg
Or better still:
http://www.tonkooiman.com
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2005-09-16 07:19)
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Author: Ben
Date: 2005-09-16 18:20
I was interested in the Loree thumbrest not the Kooiman. Thanks anyhow.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-09-16 19:54
Loree aren't giving anything away on their site.
I did put my Marigaux cor anglais adjustable thumbrest on my Leblanc LL full Boehm which gave good results - reason being that the Marigaux adjustable hasn't got a sling hook fitted to it (but does have a thumbscrew to tighten the thumbrest in it's desired position) and I usually play cor with a sling especially for long periods, so I had a Howarth adjustable thumbrest fitted which has a built-in sling hook and the Marigaux one was left redundant until I overhauled my Leblanc where I put it to good use.
[ Portions deleted. Chris P. is an employee of Howarth's and did not disclose such until much later. My apologies for missing this and letting Chris P. misuse this BBoard. Mark Charette ]
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2005-09-16 21:42
Sim. to Chris, I put my Sel Omega [USA] [good] TR onto my 1800's [antique] cor anglais, didnt help its playing tho ! For the larger winds, I'd strongly suggest a TR with a loop for a neckstrap hook, for "easier living" !! Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2005-09-17 01:45
Hi Ben:
The Loree Dutch thumb rests I use are available from many sources:
Loree has them available in France, and Mark Chudnow Woodwinds lists them on his website as:
Loree Dutch Thumb Rest $ 95.00
http://www.mcwoboe.com/floree.htm
Check it out, they are terrific.
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2005-09-17 13:44
Another source:
Loree Dutch thumbrest - English horn
[OBT004]
$95.00
RDG Woodwinds, Inc.
589 Larchmont, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90004
tel (323) 463-4930 :: fax (323) 463-4931::
<info@rdgwoodwinds.com>
This thumbrest distributes the weight of the instrument over a broader surface area. The tortoise shell plate allows for a more open hand position, helping to eliminate hand problems.
Ask them to fax you a picture of the thumb rest.
Good luck,
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: wrowand
Date: 2005-09-17 17:14
When I was having problems with tendonitis (from tennis, not oboe, although it certainly did affect my oboe playing), I tried a dutch thumbrest. It did not work for me and in fact was more painful. I never got used to the hand position either.
For english horn, I much prefer a bungee style strap (from BG) to deal with right-thumb problems. I adjust it so that my thumb still supports a little of the weight but it greatly improves my technique in the right hand.
Good luck,
-Woody
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