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Re: Kooiman Etude 3 - adjustment tips?

Author: OneWatt
Date: 2021-02-10 01:40

I've installed my Kooiman Etude 3 using all three of the original thumb rest screws from my clarinet. (Frankly, I didn't like the look of the Kooiman-supplied screws ... they looked cheap and poorly threaded. And since I know the existing screws on my clarinet do a fine job of holding on to the original thumb rest, this seemed like a safe bet.)

To enhance the strength of the plastic plate's grip against the clarinet body, I took the liberty of drilling this 3rd (slightly lower down) hole, using the original thumb rest mounting plate as a template for placement, having aligned the top two holes with the Kooiman's plate holes.

So now the plate bracket is installed nice and tight, using all three original screws. BTW, I had to counter-sink that 3rd screw hole; I first drilled a hole large enough for the screw's shaft all the way through the plate. Then I went over it again with just a slightly larger drill bit to ensure the screw head sits below the exposed surface of the plastic plate, as the other two screws do. This is to ensure the Etude 3 thumb grip contraption slides on/off without catching the head of that 3rd screw protruding too far.

Much easier to see all this than to describe. I've repeatedly tried to upload a closeup pic but can't seem to manage it (!) Hopefully the description is enough to help someone down the road.

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