Ton Kooiman Professional support Oboe Thumb Rest

The Oboe Thumb Rest is the most 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.

A direct and positive effect on the freedom of movement of the entire hand is found because of the improved position of the thumb in relation to the instrument. Especially of the ring finger and little finger. This is achieved by means of a hollow casing that can be adjusted from right to left. In this way the hand is allowed to "open". This is the most sofisticated thumb rest that can be adjusted to the individual anatomy of the musician!

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.

With every Maestro thumb rest, two mounting slides are supplied. This makes it possible to use one thumb rest on more than one instrument. The thumb rest can then be put on the instrument in a few seconds. Once properly installed and adjusted, the thumb rest does not require any further adjustment.