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Re: Ton Kooiman Etude rest

Author: sylvangale
Date: 2006-06-20 02:52

The FHRED is an amazing little device and they have two methods of latching onto the thumb rest. One way is securing to the ring of a thumb rest (standard/professional) and the other is a wire frame that any thumb rest can fit into (student).

The student model's fault is that when you lift the clarinets weight from the FHRED, the thumb rest can slip from the FHREDs little frame. Though I've had this model and it actually works quite well and I liked the ease of slipping it on and off and had no problems with it coming off on its own.

The FHRED is like a mini fishing pole which can fit in a case and extend to support the weight of an instrument by resting the thumbrest on it. To experience how it works simply find a desk corner or some other object that will allow you to rest your clarinets thumb rest (without touching the clarinet body). Completely free moving with no weight affecting the hand.

The FHRED allows for one to shift as much weight as desired to the hand. Was absolutely wonderful when I switched from a plastic to wood oboe. I was able to gradually get used to the weight and then stopped using the FHRED when I built up the strength in my hands.

Regards,
Stephen

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