Weight is relative.
Each person has their own, personal perception of whether a recorder feels heavy or light.
There are several ways to redistribute and reduce this weight:
- Thumb rests
- Straps
- Spikes
All types can of course be combined with each other, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Again, it depends on what is perceived as an advantage or disadvantage.
For one player the carrying strap is the ultimate solution.
The other may not be happy with the feel of the strap on the neck.
You will find what you are looking for here. We have put together the best solutions for you.
Here is a range to make wrists and thumbs relaxed and happy.
40 products
Adjustable thumb rest. Brass
€53.00*
Thumb rest, adjustable. Brass
Some words about the Thumb rest, adjustable. Brass
This little helper relieves the strain on your wrist. The adjustable thumb rest is attached to the instrument with three small screws. In addition to the support surface for the thumb, it has a small ring in which the hook of a strap can be fastened.With the screw, then the thumb rest can be finely adjusted in height. Nevertheless, our recommendation: Before assembly, take the recorder several times in the hand and with small pencil strokes or half of the thumb on an adhesive strip to determine the optimal position for the thumb rest.You will be amazed at how differently you hold your hand. Take your time. But the reward for good preparatory work is a relaxed right hand. Besides the good feeling, you can also hear it in your music!
Product number:
1291-M-RMB
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Adjustable thumb rest. Carbon for Paetzold by Kunath
€49.00*
Product number:
130/1 CARB0N
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Adjustable thumb rest. Silver-plated brass
€59.00*
Thumb rest, adjustable. Brass silver plated
Some words about the Thumb rest, adjustable. Brass silver plated
This little helper relieves the strain on your wrist. The adjustable thumb rest is attached to the instrument with three small screws. In addition to the support surface for the thumb, it has a small ring in which the hook of a strap can be fastened. With the screw, then the thumb rest can be finely adjusted in height.Nevertheless, our recommendation: Before assembly, take the recorder several times in the hand and with small pencil strokes or half of the thumb on an adhesive strip to determine the optimal position for the thumb rest.You will be amazed at how differently you hold your hand. Take your time. But the reward for good preparatory work is a relaxed right hand. Besides the good feeling, you can also hear it in your music!
Product number:
1291-S-RMB
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for alto flutes, dark brown
€2.50*
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for alto flutes, dark brown
Some words about the Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for alto flutes, dark brown
Clip-on thumb rests are an optimal solution for plastic recorders. The surface of plastic recorders is so hard that these thumb rests do not create any damage to the instrument. If you want to use these thumb rests on wooden recorders, we recommend you to be careful so that you do not make scratches in the surfaces of wooden instruments.
Product number:
700119-AUL
Manufacturer:
Aulos
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for soprano flutes, dark brown
€1.90*
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for soprano recorders, dark brown
Some words about the Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for soprano recorders, dark brown
Clip-on thumb rests are an optimal solution for plastic recorders. The surface of plastic recorders is so hard that these thumb rests do not create any damage to the instrument. If you want to use these thumb rests on wooden recorders, we recommend you to be careful so that you do not make scratches in the surfaces of wooden instruments.
Product number:
700117-AUL
Manufacturer:
Aulos
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for soprano flutes, ivory
€1.90*
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for soprano recorders, ivory
Some words about the Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for soprano recorders, ivory
Clip-on thumb rests are an optimal solution for plastic recorders. The surface of plastic recorders is so hard that these thumb rests do not create any damage to the instrument. If you want to use these thumb rests on wooden recorders, we recommend you to be careful so that you do not make scratches in the surfaces of wooden instruments.
Product number:
700118-AUL
Manufacturer:
Aulos
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for tenor recorders, dark brown
€3.50*
Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for tenor recorders, dark brown
Some words about the Aulos, thumb rest / thumb protector for tenor recorders, dark brown
Clip-on thumb rests are an optimal solution for plastic recorders. The surface of plastic recorders is so hard that these thumb rests do not create any damage to the instrument. If you want to use these thumb rests on wooden recorders, we recommend you to be careful so that you do not make scratches in the surfaces of wooden instruments.
Product number:
700121-AUL
Manufacturer:
Aulos
Mollenhauer, adjustable brass screw-on thumb rest for alto, tenor, bass, greatbasses
€55.00*
Product number:
6211-MOLL
Manufacturer:
Mollenhauer
Mollenhauer, thumb holder for alto recorder made of rosewood, self-adhesive
€20.00*
Mollenhauer, thumb holder for alto recorder made of rosewood, self-adhesive
Some words about the Mollenhauer, thumb holder for alto recorder made of rosewood, self-adhesive
Thumb rest made of wood. According to our experience, it is suitable for all recorders up to tenor. The surfaces should not be oiled, because here the double-sided adhesive tape does not hold gratifying long.On varnished surfaces, however, this thumb rest is the right choice for those who do not want to put screw holes in their instruments.
Product number:
6214-MOLL
Manufacturer:
Mollenhauer
Mollenhauer, thumb holder for tenor recorder made of rosewood, self-adhesive
€22.00*
Mollenhauer, rosewood thumb holder for tenor recorder, self-adhesive
Some words about the Mollenhauer, rosewood thumb holder for tenor recorder, self-adhesive
Thumb rest made of wood. According to our experience, it is suitable for all recorders up to tenor. The surfaces should not be oiled, because here the double-sided adhesive tape does not hold gratifying long.On varnished surfaces, however, this thumb rest is the right choice for those who do not want to put screw holes in their instruments.
Product number:
6215-MOLL
Manufacturer:
Mollenhauer
Paetzold by Kunath, Basset riser holder
€51.00*
Product number:
44-49-PBK
Manufacturer:
Paetzold by Kunath
Tenor thumb support ring for Fehr Tenor Model III
€4.50*
Product number:
10655-KUN
Manufacturer:
Fehr Blockflötenbau
Tenor thumb support ring for Küng Classica & Kobliczek Meister
€4.50*
Product number:
10645-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Tenor thumb support ring for Küng Superio and Koblizcek Studium
€4.50*
Product number:
10641-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Tenor thumb support ring for Takeyama model and Fehr model IV
€4.50*
Product number:
10656-KUN
Manufacturer:
Fehr Blockflötenbau
Thumb guard, adjustable
€4.50*
Thumb rest, adjustable
Some words about the Thumb rest, adjustable
Made of soft rubber, the thumb rest reliably cushions the contact surfaces of thumb rests. This model is suitable for adjustable thumb rests. The small hole in the thumb rest gives space to the sliding rod of the adjustable thumb rest. The soft thumb protector is simply slid over the support on the instrument. Done! And from now on playing is much more comfortable! Promised!
Product number:
493852-STÖ
Thumb protector, fixed position
€4.50*
Thumb rest, fixed position
Some words about the Thumb rest, fixed position
Made of soft rubber, the thumb rest reliably cushions the contact surfaces of thumb rests. This model is suitable for thumb rests with fixed position. The thumb protector is simply slid over the support on the instrument. Done! And from now on playing is much more pleasant! Promised!
Product number:
493850-STÖ
Thumb rest ring F-Alto for Modere Alto by Mollenhauer
€4.50*
Product number:
10623-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Thumb rest ring tenor for Moeck Leggero
€4.50*
Product number:
10648-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Thumb rest ring tenor for Moeck Rondo
€4.50*
Product number:
10646-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Thumb rest ring tenor for Moeck Rottenburgh & Mollenhauer Canta & Denner
€4.50*
Product number:
10642-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Thumb rest ring tenor for Moeck Tuju
€4.50*
Product number:
10654-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Thumb rest ring tenor Mollenhauer Denner double key
€4.50*
Product number:
10652-KUN
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau
Thumb rest, fixed position, brass
€9.90*
Thumb rest, fixed position, brass
Some words about the Thumb rest, fixed position, brass
This little helper relieves her wrist. The thumb rest is attached to the instrument with three small screws. In addition to the support surface for the thumb, it has a small ring in which the hook of a strap can be fastened. Our recommendation: Before mounting, hold the recorder several times in your hand and determine the optimal position for the thumb rest with small pencil strokes or half of the thumb on an adhesive strip. You will be amazed at how differently you hold your hand. Take your time. But the reward for good preliminary work is a relaxed right hand. Besides the good feeling, you can also hear it in your music!
Product number:
1282-RMB
Manufacturer:
Kunath Instrumentenbau