Sally

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Etude, Review

I tried a neck strap, I tried a floor peg, I tried just resting my english horn on my crossed legs, but no matter what I did I had pain in my thumb joint, wrist , and sometimes my whole right arm. Then I tried the Kooiman adjustable thumb rest-magic! I am now,...

Amy

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Oboe, Review

No, the middle joint won’t fit in the case with the thumbrest on, but it slides off the plate (that screws to the oboe) easily. I just bought a plastic soap holder to hold the detachable part of the thumbrest so it won’t get crushed in the outside pocket...

Jean-Marc

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Oboe, Review

I just installed a Kooiman thumb rest on my oboe and, so far, it looks like a real improvement for me. The thumb rest dissassembles and the oboe middle jointfits Ok in a normal case. You will have to keep the thumb support part with your reed case and other stuff...

Bethin

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Oboe, Review

I have tried things over the years, but I think this is the best thing I’ve tried yet. Several years ago, I put a Kooiman thumb rest on my English horn. It’s really wonderful. I finally put one on my oboe, and must say that it’s the best thing...

William

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Forza, Review

Thanks for the prompt reply, appreciated. I love the Forza!! I have arthritis in my right thumb (I am an old dude) and the Forza is a huge help. I was at first taken aback at the price, but when I received it, it was obvious that it is of high quality and carefully...

Marc Mommaas

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Forza, Review

Roberto (Roberto’s Winds NY) gave one of your thumb rests to Lee Konitz and he really likes it. He played last week in Birdland with it. He had a lot of trouble with his right thumb so he was very pleased with it. Marc Mommaas is a great Dutch sax player based...