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Re: Why adjustable thumb rest?!

Author: Chris P
Date: 2020-11-17 21:24

Buffet have only put their adjustable thumbrest baseplates in the same holes as the previous fixed ones, therefore they only offer downward adjustment which doesn't suit most players who prefer the thumbrest to be raised higher.

The location of the baseplate can only go so far north before the screw holes intrude into the socket which is far from ideal as that can cause socket cracks. The safest distance for the screw holes to be drilled into the lower joint is from 5mm or further away from the base of the socket.

If you plan in relocating your thumbrest to get more adjustment, then measure the depth of the socket and mark that distance on the back of the lower joint, then drill the new screw holes below that. You'll also have to drill a larger blind hole for the locking screw tip to locate into otherwise tightening it up will either damage the threads or rip the baseplate screws out from the wood.

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

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