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Expensive but good
This is not a cheap shoulder rest, but the extra cost for me is worth it in terms of quality and adjust-ability. It is like the Wolfe Segundo (which I also have) but the quality is better and it is much more adjustable and adaptable. The main bar bends easily and the quality of the parts is quite good (better than others that I have tried) and it fits well together. I have struggled to find a good shoulder rest to fit me and this is the first one to actually do the job. It took me well over an hour of bending and adjusting to get it to fit comfortably but in the end it works well. I would not necessarily recommend this for those who just need an general shoulder rest due to the cost. It is suited to those who need a customizable shape to fit their form. I am very happy with it.
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Fantastic Shoulder Rest
Solid design and very high quality manufacturing. The feet and arms of the rest are strong and sturdy. This shoulder rest suits my needs perfectly. It really helps, when shifting and playing in high positions, by supporting the violin and keeping it in the same place. The curved nature of the rest allows it "hook" snuggly over your shoulder - which takes the pressure off the neck and also avoids the need to adjust between phrases. I recommend this shoulder rest to all my advanced students. Obviously it might not suit every player but if you can get a chance to try one out, do it and see how it affects your playing.
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Very comfortable
I use it for my electric violin (approximately 720 gram). The electric violin that I use is Harley Benton HBV 870FR 4/4 Electric Violin.
The violin size is 4/4, also the shoulder rest t is 4/4, but the shoulder rest is a bit smaller than I think, so doesn't fit to the violin. I added some ring to the shoulder rest to make it longer. Finally it fits my violin. It would be nice if the shoulder rest has a default way to make it longer, so I don't have to figure it out myself to put an additional ring.
At the beginning I don't feel very comfortable with this shoulder rest. But then I set it up to make it fits my shoulder and neck. It's good that I can adjust it to my shoulder. I'm happy that it's easy to set it, compared to my previous wooden shoulder rest that cannot be adjusted at all.
The violin size is 4/4, also the shoulder rest t is 4/4, but the shoulder rest is a bit smaller than I think, so doesn't fit to the violin. I added some ring to the shoulder rest to make it longer. Finally it fits my violin. It would be nice if the shoulder rest has a default way to make it longer, so I don't have to figure it out myself to put an additional ring.
At the beginning I don't feel very comfortable with this shoulder rest. But then I set it up to make it fits my shoulder and neck. It's good that I can adjust it to my shoulder. I'm happy that it's easy to set it, compared to my previous wooden shoulder rest that cannot be adjusted at all.
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DL
Exactly what I am looking for
I have a smaller, thinner chest and longer neck. Tried with kon shoulder rest, it can't holder my violin well, the violin keep sliding down. Also tension to my neck due to not enough height. The Bonmusic is a exactly what I need.
It can be re-shaped to fit my shoulder and proper height adjusted. The grip on my shoulder is firm and comfort. It takes a while to adjust to perfect fit without a teacher's help. It is also light weight.
The price may be little higher compare to others, but it is worth it for long term use.
It can be re-shaped to fit my shoulder and proper height adjusted. The grip on my shoulder is firm and comfort. It takes a while to adjust to perfect fit without a teacher's help. It is also light weight.
The price may be little higher compare to others, but it is worth it for long term use.
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Lv
my favorite shoulder rest
I have purchased and used the 3/4 Bonmusica on my 3/4 violin last year. Now that I've acquired a 4/4, I can't imagine playing with a diferent shoulder rest! the Bonmusica makes me feel that my instrument is securely held in place and I have my hands free to work on my technique. The sound quality of a violin set up with a Bonmusica rest is very good (as I remember hearing on a Youtube shoulder-rest comparative test).
So my advice is, buy it, invest some time into adjusting the frame of the shoulderrest to your physique and you'll be really happy.
Packing it into your violin case can be a challenge, though!
So my advice is, buy it, invest some time into adjusting the frame of the shoulderrest to your physique and you'll be really happy.
Packing it into your violin case can be a challenge, though!
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Very adjustable
Great for people with large necks, it may take a long time to tweak and twist to fit exactly to your body. But it is well worth it! Definitely helped me with upper back pain.
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Good quality product!
Easy to have it attached to the violin and taken off. had it in use for a few hours in a row without problems of getting sore or anything?
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