Author: fskelley
Date: 2014-11-02 08:48
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Just thought I'd show my Lyrique with thumb rest attached with Marine Goop and cheap but effective padding. Original adjustable thumb rest would not go high enough for my comfort. So I removed the base (safely stored away with 3 tiny screws to put back any time I want to), and attached the business end with goop. As I said before, easy to change any time, and nothing permanently altered. If I'd asked a local shop to do it, would have cost $$, might not have been what I wanted (then what, another visit and more $$?), much more time and trouble.
And no, the fix isn't pretty, but it gets the job done- which is the main thing. And nobody more than 2 feet away would know the difference anyway, especially on the back of the clarinet under my thumb. And this is from someone (me) who works hard to minimize tarnish and other visible blemishes on my instruments. I could have been a lot more careful and done a better looking job (if it mattered to me), mainly by using a newer tube of MG that was still easy flowing- I use the stuff until it will hardly move, LOL.
Stan in Orlando
EWI 4000S with modifications
Post Edited (2014-11-02 08:57)
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