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experience with kooiman?

Author: Mags1957
Date: 2006-09-25 21:04

I have done a search on Kooiman, and I have read other threads, but I want to ask a slightly different question concerning the Kooiman Maestro thumb rest. Please only respond if you have tried both the Etude and the Maestro thumb rest.

I have a slight case of carpal tunnel, and thought I would give the Kooiman a try - I figured at $26 it was a worthwhile experiment. Well, I liked the Etude a lot (once I got used to it), but I had the same problem that others have had - the screws started to wiggle a lot, to the point where I couldn't trust it at all, AND the part that actually touches your thumb had some play in it as well. I couldn't tell from the website or instructions whether this was intentional or not.

Now for the questions: I have read where the quality of the Maestro is far superior to that of the Etude, and I'm sure the quality issues will be fine if I try the Maestro. What I'm wondering specifically about is the hand position. Does the Maestro feel substantially different than the Etude? If you were blindfolded would you know which one was which? Did you have your technician set it up? If so, did the technician also do the adjustments, or did you trust yourself to adjust it correctly? Are the Kooimans well thought of/ respected? Will some"top" technicians sneer at me if I ask them to put it on?

I know, a lot of questions - My hand did feel better when I played the Etude, and when I got used to the hand position I actually did prefer it. I switched back to my old thumbrest ( because of the wiggle issue) and WOW I noticed more of a difference then when I first put on the Etude. I'm ready to spend the money on a Maestro - just want to make sure I have all the info.

Thanks,

Marty

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