Thumb Rest for Oehler
First made especially and uniquely for the German Oehler system Clarinet market. This is another sophisticated thumb rest that can be adjusted to the individual anatomy of every musicians hand and can be adjusted in all possible directions to meet the highest individual demands and ensuring an ideal hand position.
We even stopped for some time, but the demand was fierce because often musician could not play anymore. So for a couple of years we continued again making them.
Advanced features
Durable quality
Extra lever at the right side, to move the low E/F key with the adjustable wheel.
Full Adjustable
The padded thumb plateau is adjustable in all directions by means of two ball joints and a hinge joint.
Mount and play
Once properly installed and adjusted, the thumb rest does not require any further adjustment.
Ergonomics
The hollow casing of the Oehler is not adjustable to the left or right because of the lever for the low E/F key. In this way the hand is allowed to “open”. Adjustable in height on the mounting slide. The padded thumb plateau is adjustable in all directions by means of two ball joints and a hinge joint.
The Pressure point on the thumb is moved from the first phalanx to the space between the two joints of the thumb. The Lever momentum is much smaller at this new point, which makes carrying the weight far more easier than before and enables an easier reach of lower keys.
The Oehler slides on, or is mounted on the instrument: Top Down!
Because of the key that moves the the low E/F mechanism on the bell.
Effortless
In this way the situation moves towards YOU, your individual unique demands, instead of complying to a given one. Instead of “hanging in the tendons”, the musician will now carry the instrument in an “active” way!
FAQ
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What are the ergonomic benefits of the Oehler Thumb Rest?
The Pressure point on the thumb is moved from the first phalanx to the space between the two joints of the thumb. The Lever momentum is much smaller at this new point, which makes carrying the weight far more easier than before and enables an easier reach of lower keys.
How to install Oehler Thumb Rest sliding plate?
The mounting slide of the Oehler Thumb Rest has three holes to fix it to the body. The upper two mostly coincide with the measurements of most Clarinets and Oboe’s. If not precisely, try to make the holes in the mounting slide a bit oblong, with a small round file ,and most of the times this will help. If not, one or two new holes have to be made at least. But the third hole below is always necessary to obtain a good solid fixation of the mounting slide. It is not a problem at all doing this. We have drilled thousands of holes and the little holes always can be filled practically invisible in case an instrument has te be sold without thumb rest. Drilling is done by hand by means of a hand vice and can thus be done very safely. Drill and screw one after another to prevent the mounting slide to shift.
How to mount Oehler Thumb Rest?
The Oehler Thumb Rest can be put on (and off) the instrument in a few seconds by sliding it on the pre-installed slider plate. Once properly installed and adjusted, the thumb rest does not require any further adjustment.
Important: The Oehler Thumb Rest has a different set up than the Maestro Thumb Rest and Oboe Thumb Rest. This Thumb rest slides onto the mounting slide TOP DOWN. And when lifting the lever at the bottom this thumb rest can be taken of, to slide it upwards again. All because the Low E/F key is in its way.
How to adjust the Oehler Thumb Rest?
The adjustment of the Oehler Thumb rest is the same as for the Maestro or Oboe thumb rest. The difference is, that the casing is fixed and not adjustable to the left because of the lever for the Low E/F key. And it is important to know that the adjustment of the E/F lever comes at the very last, when you are really in the most comfortable thumb/hand position. Then the height can be adjusted with the little wheel so that the tip of the thumb only just can reach the lever to push it downwards.
What about different hand sizes?
The Oehler Thumb Rest that can be adjusted to the individual anatomy of every musicians hand and can be adjusted in all possible directions to meet the highest individual demands and ensuring an ideal hand position.
Is it possilble to attach a neck strap to the Oehler Thumb Rest?
Yes, you can easy attach the neck strap eye to the left ball joint arm. The solid Oehler Thumb Rest construction is suitable to support your instrument.
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