Wittner 4/4-3/4 Size Isny Violin Shoulder Rest with Clamps

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It doesn't fall off! It fits my sloping shoulders! It doesn't damage the finish of my instrument (if you tighten it correctly) and the adjustment process is super easy and you can personalize it to fit perfectly on your shoulder! I pair it with their center shoulder rest but placed in the traditional place, and I have seen such a reduction in my shoulder pain and strain when playing (they also connect so that the base of the chin rest is the same for the shoulder rest reducing the amount of attachments on the instrument). It's a bit pricey, but for true comfort when playing it's worth its weight in gold. It also draws the eye and envy of everyone I play with. I've noticed that only having one point of contact for both my shoulder and chin rest also increases the quality of my side as it can reverberate much easier. If traditional rests don't cut it, I swear by this little guy. (Also I use the viola model on a 16.5" viola, if you have a smaller instrument that's more violin sized you might want to check which one would fit better for you)

I have a drawerful of the usual shoulder rests on the market. Some are heavy, some tend to slip off and some are just uncomfortable and can damage the instrument and some are ridiculously expensive!Recently I successfully abandoned all of the above and played without. However, some kind of non slip protection by way of a cloth/pad is always needed., which in turn requires contact with the back of the violin leading to wearing of the varnish.This shoulder rest not only replaces the need for a cloth/pad but remarkably provides zero non destructive contact with the violin and consequently has a positive effect on the sound.Unlike most shoulder rests, this one provides total freedom of movement when playing.However, patience is required for setting it up. Due to its infinite possibilities of angle, length, height and position, I almost sent it back, It took me ten days to find the best setup.It’s very light and ideal for long sessions. Lastly, Wittner after sales service is second to none.

Using model 280111 with the Wittner centre chin rest 256111. The combination of the two gives a lot of room for adjustment so it takes a little while to get them just right, but the end result is worth it. The shoulder rest also has a quick-release switch to remove most of the bracket so it's still possible to get the violin into its case without dismantling everything.

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