Read all about the ERG-Oboe support system if you're unfamiliar. The penguin head is the most unique aspect of this product. It attaches the support to the oboe via the thumb rest ring. The Howarth oboes have a thicker ring and the original Penguin head was too small. This adjusted Penguin head is made to fit the Howarth oboes and any other brand or model that might be larger than standard.
How to put together and install the “ERGOPenguin”
With this support it is as easy to play sitting down as standing up. You have two steel rods in the package. The longer is usually needed for the oboe and the shorter for English horn or for shorter players on oboe.
Place the support head (the penguin), on top of the rod and the other spring below the penguin so that the spring is pointing downwards.
Put the support rod inside the black support tube and wrap the rubber band of the tube around the larger and lower screw of the spring lock.
Plug the ERGOPenguin head to the neck strap ring of your instrument. To do this press the black button, this opens the slot lock and you can put the neck strap ring inside the slot, then release.
With the Patented Penguin head you can adjust how much the spring bends while you play and move your instrument. The higher the Penguin head is locked on the rod, the more it can move in all directions. This will give you a very smooth feeling! The lower it is, the more firm and stable feeling you get. At the lowest position the rod goes inside the penguin head and then it cannot bend at all.
Experiment with different settings to find what you like best.
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