FHRED Pro Models

Note: For a general description of FHRED, visit the FHRED Product Overview page.Introducing FHRED

Length and Range of Adjustment

The FHRED Pro models are available in three sizes.

Pro Short	7 to 10.5 in / 18 to 26.5 cm length and 1.2 oz. / 34 gm It has one telescoping section
Pro Long	9 to 19 in / 22.8 to 48 cm length and 2.4 oz. / 68 gm It has two telescoping sections one fixed length section of 5 inches and one adjustable length of 5 inches providing continuous adjustment over the range of 9 to 19 inches.
Pro XL	10.5 to 22.5 in / 26.6 to 57 cm length and 3.4 oz. / 96.4 gm It has two telescoping sections one fixed length section of 7 inches and one adjustable length secton of 5 inches providing continuous adjustment over the ranges of 10.5 to 15.5 inches and 17.5 to 22.5 inches.
Custom Length	If you require a length shorter than the Pro Short or longer than the Pro XL contact us directly to discuss a custom solution for your problem.

Adjustment Method

FHRED Pro models have a mechanical memory. Once you have adjusted your FHRED to length, it can be collapsed for storage and it will return to its preset length when it is opened. This makes the unit instantly ready for use at any time.

When opened for use, the telescoping sections of the FHRED Pro models lock into place using a spring hook. To use a Pro FHRED, , pull the telescoping section out of the base section until it stops and a spring hook pops out of the base section. Then push the extended section back into the base section locking the hook.

To collapse a telescoped section for storage, pull the extended section out slightly while holding the base of the FHRED. This releases the spring hook. Then press the spring hook into the base section with a finger tip and push the top section into the base.

Click on image for animated video of the spring locking hooks
of the FHRED Pro Short and FHRED Pro Long amd XL models.
( < 1 min download at 28.8 kbps)

All FHRED Pro models use a threaded brass rod for the fine length adjustment in the top section. With the top section extended, adjust the length by holding the base section firmly and turning the latch block clockwise to lengthen and counter clockwise to shorten.

Click on image for animated video of the length adjustment
of the FHRED Pro Short and FHRED Long and XL models.
( < 1 min 15 sec download at 28.8 kbps)

The FHRED Pro Short model has one telescoping section with a threaded brass rod for length adjustment.

The FHRED Pro Long and XL models have two telesoping sections, a fixed section and an adjustable section, the adjustable section is a threaded brass rod providing a fine length adjustment.

Click on image for animated video of opening the two sections
of the FHRED Pro Long and XL models.
( <30 sec download at 28.8 kbps)

Attachment to the Instrument

The thumb rest on my instrument does not have a neck strap ring. How can I use FHRED?

We have adapters with a ring for use with Lorée, Buffet, Leblanc and Bay adjustable thumb rests. We also offer a standard Buffet thumb rest with a ring on it for the convenience of our clarinet customers who play Buffet instruments.

For other instrument makes, if your instrument has a removable metal thumb rest, your service person can silver solder a ring on it for a nominal charge.

The ring should be made of 16 asw gauge wire (0.062 inches, 1.6 mm in diameter), nickel wire works well, formed into a ring with an inside diameter of 0.18 inches (4.6 mm)