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Author: Pathik
Date: 2006-01-27 05:31
A while back I posted a message about trying out a new thumb rest to alleviate problems with pain in my right hand/thumb/arm. The thumb rest alternative I tried, which was the Ton Kooiman Etude, didn't work for me, and the main reason for that was that a thumb rest alone, regardless of how it is designed, does not take any of the weight off the right arm. Somebody posted a message here suggesting the FHRED telescoping peg manufactured by Quodlibet, and that proved to be the solution, so many thanks for that suggestion. It clips onto the little screw ring on the thumb rest and thus carries virtually all the weight of the clarinet. There's also a little accessory thingie to it called SAMI which will enable you to use it while standing up. It felt a bit strange to start off with, but I got used to it very quickly. More information about this product can be found on http://www.quodlibet.com/ It's available in the UK from http://www.howarth.uk.com/ Anyone experiencing right thumb/hand/arm pain might want to consider this solution.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-01-27 12:42
I'm glad it works for you - I was looking at some of these about 2 weeks ago, and they are very well made from what I could see. And clipping them on should only take a second or so once you're used to using them.
I can't remember which models they were, but there was the basic one and another longer version which do look like a good idea for anyone with thumb, wrist, arm or even back trouble where the weight of a clarinet is too much to cope with for long periods.
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Author: Pathik
Date: 2006-01-27 14:42
Basically there's a Standard model in three different lengths, and then there's a so-called Pro model, also in different lengths, the only difference between them as far as I could tell is that the Pro will remember the exact length you used last time, which could be useful if you need to put it on in a real hurry, I suppose. The Standard should be more than good enough for most people; you soon learn the approximate length you need anyway, so I wouldn't pay an extra £40 the Pro.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-01-27 14:54
Just think though, up to £40 spent on a support is much better than having a lot more spent on physiotherapy.
On the basic model, just put a mark on it with a permanent marker at the length you need it.
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