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Author: quintquintr
Date: 2015-10-23 02:31
Hello, all!
I'm happy to say that as of today, I'm a proud owner of a brand new Festival!
However, the newer Buffet models seem to come with a thumb rest that is rather large, so my old cushion doesn't seem to fit. I came across the Ridenour & thought it looked like a good candidate, but doesn't anyone know it it fits the thumb rest?
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2015-10-23 03:10
The Ridenour thumb saddle is designed to fit the standard old-style thumb rest. You could have your tech remove the current thumb rest and fit a standard type. If you keep the removed rest and screws in a plastic bag and keep it somewhere safe it can always be refitted if you ever decide to.
Tony F.
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Author: A Brady
Date: 2015-10-23 06:12
I really like the Ridenour Thumb Saddles (been using them for years), but, as stated above, you will need to put an old style smaller thumb rest on for them to fit properly. I actually put one on my original RC Prestige thumb rest once, but it doesn't really fit properly and the opening stretches out. Ergonomically speaking, I think they are terrific, as long as you can find a small thumb rest!
AB
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2015-10-23 07:00
I purchased a few thumb saddles about three years ago so I don't know if the design has changed since.........but......
I found them really needing some alteration. The surface that rest ON the thumb was far too rounded for me and I had to file it down until it was flat. That helped. I think I was able to use it on the Buffet adjustables but I mostly used it on a CSG with a standard thumb rest.
My recommendation is the Protec Gel thumb rest. I swear to you all as I sit here, once you try it, you'll NEVER use anything else! If it starts to slip off after stretching out a little, just use a dab of super glue to keep it on.
.................Paul Aviles
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Author: Wes
Date: 2015-10-23 07:51
For me, a piece of sheet cork on the thumb rest is great and lasts for years. a A small piece of 0.05 or 0.062 cork glued on with contact cement will do the trick or your repair person can take care of it.
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Author: nellsonic
Date: 2015-10-23 08:27
I love the Thumb Saddle and use it all the time. The angle and more open hand position help prevent fatigue during long playing sessions. I would change thumb rests on my instruments to accommodate it as A Brady suggested rather than give it up. I haven't had a sore thumb in all the years I've been using it. As always, your mileage may vary.
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Author: Bubalooy
Date: 2015-10-29 04:44
I purchased the Ridenour Thumb saddle. I don't care for it. I love his reed adjusting equipment. I can't recommend that highly enough. The thumb saddle may be good for some, but for me, no.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-10-29 13:50
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Buffet adjustable thumbrests are perhaps the worst things ever devised and being made to this very day. They're also in the wrong position should you want them to be set higher up the joint as the screw holes in the body are still in the same place as their fixed thumbrests, so they can only be moved down which isn't suitable for a lot of people. Ideally the baseplate should be set by around 10mm above the existing position to offer adjustment both higher and lower to suit everyone and it also needs to be made from the more durable and time tested nickel silver or brass instead of die cast in weak zinc alloy which has proven to be unsuitable.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: ChiTownClarinet
Date: 2015-10-29 16:40
Congratulations on your new Festival! I bought a Festival in 2008 and am loving it more and more every year.
Yes, the Ridenour thumb saddle will fit your thumb rest, I've been using it on my Festival and my R13 Eb for a few months, and I love it. It really helps avoid wrist fatigue and took a lot of pressure off of the thumb tendons.
I have large hands, so now I can't imagine playing without it. Especially on the Eb.
Of note, I have 2 Ridenour thumb rests, one for each clarinet. One is a lot softer and one seems a lot more firm. However, with a little coaxing it will stretch out to accommodate the Buffet thumb rests.
Have fun with your new instrument!
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-10-29 21:54
I use the Ridenour Thumb Rest Saddle on all my Clarinets and even on my oboe. I think they are excellent. However, on all the Clarinets I have to insert a self adhering piece of soft rubber between the Ridenour Thumb rest and the body of the Clarinet to make things even up.
I'll try and include several photos of my set up with this type of Thumb Rest.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-10-29 22:01
I use the Ridenour Thumb Rest Saddle on all my Clarinets and even on my oboe. I think they are excellent. However, on all the Clarinets I have to insert a self adhering piece of soft rubber between the Ridenour Thumb rest and the body of the Clarinet to make things even up.
I'll try and include several photos of my set up with this type of Thumb Rest.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-10-29 22:01
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I use the Ridenour Thumb Rest Saddle on all my Clarinets and even on my oboe. I think they are excellent. However, on all the Clarinets I have to insert a self adhering piece of soft rubber between the Ridenour Thumb rest and the body of the Clarinet to make things even up.
I'll try and include several photos of my set up with this type of Thumb Rest.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-10-29 22:06
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And here is another image of one of my other Clarinets with this arrangement of the Ridenour Thumb Saddle.
Skyfacer
Post Edited (2015-10-29 22:08)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-10-29 23:04
That fits on a Howarth adjustable thumbrest as fitted to the first of your clarinet photos which has a fairly large plate, so should accommodate most thumbrests.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2015-10-29 23:08)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-10-29 23:09
Attachment: attachments.png (10k)
As for the attachment box, don't you have room for five attachments when you've clicked on 'Add Attachments'?
See attachment.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-10-30 01:16
Yes Chris. That's correct and I do have the Howarth adjustable thumb rest after I made a special order for one. And quite expensive it was also. However I decided to go back to the original Oboe thumb rest which is of the smaller type hence has no need for the rubber 'spacer'. Yes, that's the Howarth Oboe thumb rest on my plastic Jupiter after I filed it down to a narrower size to enable the Ridenour thumb rest to fit on it. An adjustable thumb rest is of more use to me on a Clarinet than on the Oboe. I seem to get by just fine with the original Oboe thumb rest.
It was all about trying stuff out.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-10-30 01:19
Chris. Yes. there are 5 attachment buttons in the 'Add Attachment' box. I think I know now what I did wrong. I didn't keep going back to my original post to attach more images. Yes, duh, I can be a bit slow at times.
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