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Re: kooiman thumb rest

Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-12-18 22:00

The only difference between oboe, clarinet and cor anglais Kooiman thumbrests is the curvature on the underside of the baseplate to accommodate the different diameter joints on these instruments - the clarinet one having the least curved underside as clarinet joints have the widest diameter.

The Etude version uses the two existing thumbrest screw holes to attach it with, having several holes in the plastic baseplate so the ones that line up best can be used without having to drill any new holes in the lower joint.
https://www.windcraft.co.uk/image_display.html?img=accessory_pics/atr001.jpg

The Maestro model needs three screws to attach the aluminium baseplate to the lower joint, so may need two new holes drilled (or just the one hole drilled if the two holes at the top of the baseplate line up with the existing thumbrest screw holes in the lower joint).
https://www.windcraft.co.uk/image_display.html?img=accessory_pics/atr002.jpg

I can thoroughly recommend the Quodlibet Fhred as that will take the weight off the right hand and still offer you good playing posture, though if you don't already have a ring attached to your thumbrest, you will need to get one that has a ring on the back (or have a ring made and hard soldered to your existing thumbrest) to clip the Fhred onto.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2010-12-21 16:06)

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