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# BG France A23 - APOYAPULGARES LARGE
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## BG France A23 - APOYAPULGARES LARGE
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## Description
### Essential Information About the BG ABG A23 Thumb Rest
- **Immediate Comfort**: soft material that softens the contact between the thumb and the instrument.
- **Reduces Calluses**: helps prevent the appearance of irritations related to long playing sessions.
- **Easy Installation**: fits fixed thumb rests without modifying the instrument.
- **Wide A23 Format**: larger contact surface for even more comfortable support.
### BG: The Discreet Accessory That Changes Your Grip
BG is a brand recognized for its accessories dedicated to wind instruments, designed to improve the ergonomics and comfort of the musician. The **BG ABG A23 thumb rest** follows this logic: a small addition, almost invisible once in place, but that makes a real difference over time. This **A23 "wide"** version is ideal if you are looking for more support at the thumb.
### For Whom and In What Playing Contexts?
This thumb rest protector is suitable for both **beginners** (who are discovering how to hold the instrument) and **advanced** or **professional musicians** during rehearsals, orchestra, conservatory, or marching band. It is particularly useful during prolonged playing sessions, where thumb pressure can become uncomfortable, whether you play **classical**, **pop**, or in an ensemble setting.
### Sound and Design
A thumb rest protector does not directly influence the sound, but it can indirectly improve your playing: by providing a **softer contact** and better comfort, it promotes a **more relaxed grip** and a more stable posture. The material, described as **soft and durable**, acts as a protection between the skin and the rest, limiting pressure points and helping to avoid callus formation.
### Recommended Compatible Accessories
If you experience overall discomfort when holding the instrument, a **neck strap** or a **harness** can also contribute to comfort by distributing the weight. However, compatibility strongly depends on the clarinet/oboe model and the attachment system: prioritize an accessory specifically designed for your instrument.
## Technical Specifications
### Type
- Protection for thumb rest
- Standard thumb rest protector that fits all fixed thumb rests
### Format
- Wide (A23)
### Material
- Soft and durable material for better comfort
### Comfort and Usage
- Softened contact between your thumb and your instrument
- Protects against callus formation
### Compatibility
- For oboes
- For Bb clarinets
Brand reference number: ABG A23 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Read more Close
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## Testimony
4,9 /5 on 15 reviews 5★ 14 4★ 1 3★ 0 2★ 0 1★ 0 Quality
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I am answering the questionnaire but I did not order the right product... too large... but the mistake is mine.
Verified Posted on 03/11/2022 By Agnès Quality
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Good.
Relieves thumb pain.
Used on YAS-25 saxophone (brass thumb rest, non-adjustable)
Certified Posted on 12/06/2017 By Jerome B.
Good for a child who easily gets pain from holding the instrument for a long time.
Verified Posted on 13/05/2022 By Sophie Use
Very useful product to hold the clarinet well and not to strain my thumb too much.
Verified Posted on 28/01/2021 By GAUVAIN CHRISTIAN Quality
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this product provides good stability for the clarinet on the thumb
Verified Posted on 18/10/2020 By NAVARRO Jocelyne Quality
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Accessory, practically indispensable for starting the instrument.
Certified Posted on 06/10/2014 By Olivier B.
Perfect for those who might feel a little pain ...
Certified Posted on 03/03/2016 By Francois D.
Good quality item at a very affordable price.
Verified Posted on 08/04/2022 By PASCAL FREMONT Quality
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very useful for my daughter's small hands
Certified Posted on 03/03/2015 By Eric B.
Correspond à la description. Parfait
Verified Posted on 30/06/2022 By Christine Dos santos Quality
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Very well, I was right to trust
Verified Posted on 09/11/2022 By Denis NOUAILLE-DEGORCE Quality
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effectively relieves the thumb
Certified Posted on 22/03/2016 By Jean P.
excellent product
Certified Posted on 28/06/2015 By Melodie M.
Impeccable
Verified Posted on 11/07/2020 By CLAIRE DE DREUILLE Quality
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It does its job well but it should have been indicated that the adjective "large" referred to the size of the mortise and therefore the thumb support on the instrument and not the width of the plastic support and its adaptation to the size of the user's hands.
Verified Posted on 17/06/2022 By Séb Quality
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