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Re: Kooiman Thumb Rest

Author: Paul Globus
Date: 2006-01-13 19:28

The adjustable thumb rest and Ridenour's thumb saddle do two different things. The former enables you to adjust the device with which you support the instrument up or down. The latter increases the circumference of the instrument, opening the hand and facilitating technique, but remains fixed and cannot be moved up or down.

I suppose you look at the benefits of both and choose.

My opinion is that the benefits of adjustment are less important. I mean, how often do you adjust your thumb rest? Most likely you find the position that feels best to you and leave it there.

As I mentioned, if you wanted to use the thumb saddle, you could remove your adjustable thumb rest and replace it with a standard thumb rest, taking care to install it in the most comfortable (adjusted) position. Then slip on the thumb saddle and away you go. If the adjustable rest leaves unsightly screw holes on the instrument, you could leave them as is, cover them with black electrical tape, or have them filled in.

Cheers,

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