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Rhythm Patch Nickel Plated Brass Thimble, Recessed-Top "Quilter", Flat Collar, 15 mm
Rhythm Patch Nickel Plated Brass Thimble, Recessed-Top "Quilter", Flat Collar, 15 mm
Best for steel or brass rubbing surface.
  
  • Durable Nickel Plated Brass: Silvery bright coating prevents corrosion. Brass does not rust.
  • Hard Edged Crowned Striking Face: Delivers slightly sharper tone than dome-top, plus feeling of precise control.
  • Less Dense than Steel: Generates lower tone than steel.
  • Soft Brass: Kinder than hard steel on brass, zinc, and tin rubbing surface.
  • Economical Price: Saves you money.
  • Accurate Size: Guaranteed to within .5mm (1/2 mm) in diameter at the rim.
  • Patterns might vary
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Guaranteed Accurate Thimble Size
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Why Choose these Thimbles?
If you want thimbles that generate a lower tone than steel; won't gouge ruts as fast as hard steel will into a vintage brass, zinc, or tin rubbing surface; generates a slightly sharper tone than dome style—plus gives you a feeling of precise control, then these thimbles are for you.

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Product Specs
 
Rhythm Patch Nickel Plated Brass Recessed-Top "Quilter" Thimble, 15 mm
Excellent for vintage washboards.
Nickel plated brass thimbles offer medium weight, a lower tone than hard steel, extend life of rub surface, and resist corrosion.

block print What is a Recessed-Top "Quilter" Thimble?
The head of the thimble resembles a volcano with a shallow crater. The striking surface is the hard edged cylindrical crown. The name "quilter" is derived from the craftspeople who use recessed-top thimbles for making quilts.

block print What is a Dome-Top Thimble?
The head of the thimble is literally a dome. The striking surface is the curved arc of the dome.

Tone
Our tests reveal little difference in tone between the two. But the ridged striking surface of a quilter thimble seems to produce a slightly sharper tone than a domed thimble.

Which Should You Get?
Because of the tough crown structure, a quilter will probably outlast a dome-top. But the crowned edge will likely dig a rut into a vintage tin rub board surface faster than a dome. So get a dome-top if you prefer a softer tone thimble that is kinder to your metal rub board surface. Get a quilter if you want a slightly sharper tone, and a feeling of precise control.

That's just our opinion. Tell us your experience.

How Many Thimbles do you Need?
The number of thimbles you need for each hand is a personal preference. Most players use 3 thimbles (index, middle and ring fingers). Others add a 4th thimble to their pinky. Many prefer just 2 thimbles (index and middle fingers). Some players use just one thimble (typically index or middle finger). However, many players use 4 thimbles on their fingers, plus a large 5th thimble (typically 18 mm to 20 mm) on their thumb for a "full-house" of 5 thimbles. You can achieve greater musical color with more thimbles than less. But the optimum number of thimbles depends on the musical genre, type of thimble (wood, plastic, metal, horn), your personal playing style, and ultimately—what works best for you.

What is Your Thimble Size?
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Example:
If your finger measures 50 mm, then thimble size is 16 mm (50/16).
Features
  1. Hard Edged Crowned Striking Face: Delivers slightly sharper tone than dome-top, plus feeling of precise control.
  2. Less Dense than Steel: Generates lower tone than steel.
  3. Soft Brass: Kinder than hard steel on brass, zinc, and tin rubbing surface.
  4. Durable: Powerful medium weight thimble delivers solid tone, resists corrosion, does not rust.
  5. Economical Price: Saves you money.
  6. Accurate Size: Guaranteed to within .5mm (1/2 mm) in diameter at the rim.

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