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Author: Linus Travelli
Date: 2001-07-03 21:19
does that ton kooimon thumbrest thing require the drilling of holes in the clarinet? what about that new student model?
i'm thinking of getting one but I don't really like the idea of drilling holes in my clarinet. Is there any temporary kind of thing out there?
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2001-07-03 21:27
Linus -
Both Kooiman (note spelling - he's Dutch, not Jamaican ;-) models require new screw holes. It's not dangerous if done by a professional repair shop. (Remember that the clarinet is already full of holes for posts, fingers, pads, etc.) Any glue strong enough to be permanently reliable would be impossible to get off if you change your mind.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Kenwrick Chan
Date: 2001-07-03 23:02
I just picked up the Etude (plastic) this weekend. I was able to install it using existing holes from my thumbrest. The screws supplied are philips on the short side, so I ended up using one of my existing screws.
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2001-07-04 10:47
There is one glue that is very strong (on clean surfaces) but easy to remove. It MAY be suitable, although I tend to agree with Ken.
It comes as a double-sided adhesive tape with 3-M Company wall hooks. If you want to remove the hook later you pull a tab that is attached to the adhesive and the adhesive pulls out from between the wall and the base of the hook like stretch chewing gum.
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Author: Jenny
Date: 2001-07-06 07:35
I just bought the kooiman and I love it. The hole thing works out okay if a professional does it. It is great though. You can adjust it to your preferances howver you want it. I would not suggest getting it if you do not have hand problems of any kind though because it is very expensive. Good luck
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Author: Sylvain
Date: 2001-07-06 15:17
Here an excerpt of an email exchange with a friend of mine:
" ..I also put a movable Buffet thumbrest on my A clarinet. It's just a
dinky piece of metal, but it cost $l25..."
For little more you can get the Kooiman and have a real piece eof equipment.
-S
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-07-06 16:53
The Kooiman Thumbrest has been around in its present form for several year or more. I bought several just before the last BIG price increase. Import Agent to North America is by Selmer. The prices have increased drastically. I think there is no clear explanation. The US Dollar has fared well against European currency. Price should have dropped a considerable amount. Its not the North American retailers who are charging more. Without a doubt this is a very useful product, the book is closed to _THAT_ chapter. BUT, why the drastic price increase --- was Ton Kooiman a not-for-profit in the past or have they underatken significant (new) R & D? Don't know. Best, mw
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-07-07 11:31
The Etude has a soft plastic mounting plate that may be easily modified to align with the existing holes in your horn.
The Maestro has lots more adjustability, but will need (at least one) some more drilling to fit properly.
I use 'Blue-Tak' poster board adhesive between the mounting plate and the horn for a rattle-free fit.
Good luck with it, these take some twiddling to fit your hand.
anji
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