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Re: Ton Kooiman Etude rest

Author: trish24
Date: 2012-08-02 04:42

I have read all the posts in this revitalised thread on thumbrests.
Originally, I didn't consider the Ton Kooiman because I thought it involved modifying the instrument.....drilling holes, etc. I realise now that it depends on the make and it seems it can be installed in the existing screws for the thumbrest on some makes/models. I have a Buffet E11.
I have only been playing for 4 years; am mature age but don't feel that I have any limitations re wrists, fingers and upper body strength.
However, I simply cannot support the instrument and play freely whilst standing. It irritates me that I see youngsters playing standing up for extended periods.
I am a serious learner and do exams and there is no regulation here in Australia requiring you to stand for exams so I play resting the bell on my right knee. I know from other posts that I am in good company with that but I would just like to play standing up when required. I have tried different neckstraps and the Tom Ridenour thumb support. They both help, of course, but still only when seated when, in fact, I could probably get by without them, anyway.
Has anyone been in the same situation as me and prepared to recommend the Kooiman? And which "model" as I now realise there are several?
Thanks in anticipation
Trish

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