There are varying schools of thought about thumb technique and thumb hole bushing. This is not the place for debate about technique but help is at hand for repairing a worn thumb hole.

When a thumb hole becomes worn, the feel is compromised and when wear is excessive, high notes can become more difficult to achieve. The thumb is guided in effect into the wrong position. To rectify the problem a portion around the thumb hole is accurately bored out and a hard plastic ring fitted to restore the original dimensions. The final part of the process is to assess the tuning ensuring complete satisfaction.

Current waiting times for thumb hole bushing:

7-10 days