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RULON Ergonomic Saxophone

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RULON Ergonomic Saxophone

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RULON Ergonomic Saxophone

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RULON Ergonomic Saxophone

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RULON Ergonomic Saxophone

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RULON Saxophone Thumb Rest

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RULON Saxophone Thumb Rest

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Raw brass saxophone rest designed by RULON BROWN. It replaces the right thumb hook of the saxophone and is adjustable to fit any hand size comfortably.

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A RULON Saxophone Rest made from tumbled raw brass shown mounted to a tenor saxophone thumb hook screw.

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The RULON saxophone thumb rest replaces the right thumb hook of the saxophone. The RULON sax rest is ergonomic to adjust for any hand size or grip shape. It helps remove pain and thumb discomfort while playing.

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RULON Saxophone Thumb Rest

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Raw brass saxophone rest designed by RULON BROWN. It replaces the right thumb hook of the saxophone and is adjustable to fit any hand size comfortably.

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RULON Saxophone Thumb Rest

RULON

RULON Saxophone Thumb Rest

$124.99

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RULON Saxophone Thumb Rest

Price: $124.99

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Description

Don't let pain from uncomfortable saxophone thumb hooks or awkward reaches stop your music. The RULON Sax Rest is hookless to free your hand to play calm and quick with longer sessions and less pain. You can reduce hand cramps, wrist pain, or thumb ache from saxophone playing with the RULON rest because it adjusts to fit any hand size, grip length, or saxophone type - so your hands can rest naturally against the sax.

  • No more hand cramps, wrist pain, or thumb ache while playing your saxophone!
  • Replaces the traditional saxophone thumb hook and adjusts to fit any size hand, thumb, or grip. 
  • Works with all saxophones that uses a screw mounted hook, including soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, and baritone sax.
  • Helps you rest your thumb naturally against the saxophone and pivot faster to high E key and low C key.
  • Children with small hands use the RULON rest to shift the right hand and avoid bumping open side Bb or side C key.
  • Big hands with longer thumbs use the RULON rest to hold their sax in wider more relaxed grip, not cramped under the tight fitting traditional sax thumb hook.
  • The ergonomic saxophone thumb rest for players with injury or age-related mobility concerns. Helps promote comfortable, pain-free playing.

Available in Gold Plate, Rhodium Plate, Carbon Fiber, Raw Brass, or Plastic.

Made in USA and Patent Pending

    Common Questions

    Does this rest fit soprano, alto, tenor, and bari saxes?
    Yes.

    What model saxes will this work with?
    Fits all major and minor brand model saxes that use a screw mount hook, except Rampone & Cazzani saxes. A repair tech can quickly modify your rest to fit that make if you desire.

    What rest finish sounds best?
    We notice no sonic difference between any of the rest models. We do notice different feelings of vibration in the right thumb. These are ranked from least to most vibrant feeling: Plastic feels least vibrant, plated and raw brass feel neutral, and carbon fiber feels very vibrant.

    Artist Reviews
    Jason Marshall
    The RULON thumb hook replacer has been a huge improvement for me. I installed them on all my saxophones.
    - Jason MarshallSaxophonist, ArrangerRoy Hargrove Big Band
    Jan Berry Baker
    Thank you for making this. I’ve talked about ignoring or pretending the thumb hook isn’t there for years to my students. The RULON rest not only makes that a reality but also shines a light on how releasing tension from our playing can take us all to an entirely new level.
    - Jan Berry BakerSoloist, EducatorWoodwind Area Head at Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA
    Robert Young
    I have to say the RULON rest has to be my favorite addition to my saxophone. It is extremely comfortable to play with.
    The moment I tried it, I was sold on the impact it could have on my playing.
    - Robert YoungSoloist, EducatorUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts
    Luis Hernandez
    I love it! I got both the carbon fiber and gold plated [RULON sax rests], have played with them on two 3 hour gigs and felt great! It felt sort of liberating in some sense, and my right hand is much more relaxed while playing.
    - Luis HernandezLatin Grammy Award Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Educator
    Joel Antonio
    I love the rhodium plated RULON rest on my silver tenor. It feels great. So comfortable to play with!
    - Joel AntonioSoloistMarisela
    Kendra Wheeler
    Using the RULON saxophone rest immediately felt natural. My right hand feels free to move and free of tension!
    - Kendra WheelerSoloist, EducatorLouisiana State University
    Alexia McLean
    I can easily reach my Low C now, despite having small hands! My right hand tends to go stiff when playing tenor sax but the RULON rest eliminated all tension issues.
    - Alexia McLeanSoloist, Educator, DEI Arts Advocate
    Stephen Page
    A simple elegant upgrade that is well suited to all saxophonist. I've been really pleased with how comfortable [the RULON rest] is.
    - Stephen PageSaxophonist / EducatorUniversity of Texas Austin, Butler School of Music, Zzyzx Quartet
    Greg Banaszak
    After many years of searching for a more ergonomic saxophone thumb rest, Rulon and Key Leaves has designed the perfect thumb rest.
    - Greg BanaszakSaxophonist / EducatorProfessor of Saxophone at Cleveland Institute of Music & Case Western Reserve University
    Sam Gucwa
    My right hand has so much more flexibility that I can actually reach side E without having to completely take my hand off the keys. I'm so mush more efficient, I love the RULON sax rest, you should try it.
    - Sam GucwaSaxophonist, Woodwinds, Educator
    Alastair Penman
    I wanted to let you know how much I've been enjoying the RULON thumb rest! I took the thumb rest off my alto over a decade ago (which solved a whole load of back issues I had from having the sling too low) and about 6 months ago I got one of the RULON thumb rests to cover the bare metal and it's been really liberating! I've found my thumb has moved to a more natural position thanks to the bigger area the thumb rest provides.
    - Alastair PenmanSaxophonist, Clarinetist, Composer, Educator
    Katerina Pavlikova
    After some time of using the Key Leaves gear I'm absolutely thrilled! It is just brilliant! I definitely recommend it to my students and colleagues.
    - Katerina PavlikovaCzech Saxophone Virtuoso & EducatorBohemia Saxophone Quartet, Covert Ensemble, Talia Trio

    Instructions

    Check out our instructions page.
    Watch these videos to get you started:

    Testing the Rulon Thumb Rest - Sam Gucwa

    Does the Rulon Thumb Rest Work on C#? - Sam gucwa

    This is my FAVORITE Accessory on my Saxophone!

    By Robert Young

    Rulon Ergonomic Sax Thumb Rest - Perfection!!

    By StephenPageSax

    Materials

    Fiber Reinforced Plastic
    Brass
    Carbon Fiber
    Plated Bass

    Dimensions

    2.35" Tall × 1.5" Wide × 0.12" Thick

    5.97 cm Tall × 3.81 cm Wide × 0.3 cm Thick

    Shipping & Returns

    Easy Shipping & Returns
    If you are not satisfied, imply contact us and we'll do all we can to make it right for you.

    International Customers
    are responsible for any duties, taxes, tariffs or other costs associated with importing your order. Key Leaves will not communicate with customs offices, governments, or foreign postal services on your behalf. You may prefer to order from a music store near you to minimize import costs.

    Satisfaction Guaranteed
    We are a family business striving to make great products that serve you well. If you aren't happy with a product simply contact us and we'll do all we can to make it right for you.

    Warnings

    ⚠️WARNING: The brass used in our thumb rests contain less than 0.01% lead. "Lead-free” brass may still contain trace amounts of lead, but no more than the 0.25% mandated by the law. Basic brass can legally contain up to 8% lead. 

    ⚠️WARNING: This product can expose you to lead and chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

    Learn why we provide this warning at KeyLeaves.com/P65

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