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Re: Which thumb rest?

Author: m1964
Date: 2018-09-27 00:41

kdk wrote:

> I recently had Buffet adjustable thumb rests with rings put on
> my Bb and A Selmer 10Gs - the Bb had a fixed thumb rest and the
> A had an adjustable but I wanted it moved higher anyway and
> thought the ring would be good to have, as I've been using a
> neck strap off-and-on in recent months.
>
> I bought the two thumb rests on the advice of my repairer, who
> installed them for me. I have had no problem with them. They're
> best tightened with a coin - you can finger tighten them, but
> they can start to loosen if your grip isn't quite strong. But,
> tightened with the help of a U.S. nickel, I have had no problem
> with their coming loose.
>
> Karl
Karl,
Thanks a lot for your reply- I re-measured the distance between the screws and it is 11mm, not 10, so I cannot have Votaw thumb rest installed.
I just ordered (supposedly) original Buffet one. Plus two cushions.
Thanks again

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2018-09-26 22:35