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7/09/2012

Wittner Composite All-Size Viola Chinrest - Center Mount - Hypoallergenic Review

Wittner Composite All-Size Viola Chinrest - Center Mount - Hypoallergenic
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I love this chinrest. it is so comfortable! I have been looking for a more comfortable chinrest for years...this is it. and i LOVE the center mount. I have one on my violin and viola now. I have all my students use the side mount.

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These popular German composite chinrests are non-allergenic.Center-mounted with separate legs secures the cup at a flat angle.Smooth lip for added comfort.For all viola sizes.

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6/19/2012

Mach One 15"-16" Viola Maple Wood Shoulder Rest Review

Mach One 15-16 Viola Maple Wood Shoulder Rest
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As a violist who has had trouble in the past finding a great shoulder rest, I was so thrilled when I tired the Mach One. The Mach One is very comfortable and stays on well. I highly recommend this rest to everyone.

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This Mac One is ergonomically designed in beautiful maple wood. The "S" shape fits comfortably on your shoulder and minimizes the size of the feet. These are molded from a single piece of maple and have a lifetime guarantee.

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5/31/2012

Generic Poehland Shoulder Pad Review

Generic Poehland Shoulder Pad
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I was really looking forward to getting this, such a big dissapointment! It tilts the Fiddle to a really odd angle and if you play anything faster like a jig, reel or polka (I play Irish fiddle music) it falls off. And its really uncomfortable, way to hard.

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Kidney shaped cloth covered pad which attaches to violin with rubber straps. Known as the Poehland C-model violin shoulder rest. Fits 4/4 & 3/4 size violin or viola.

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5/10/2012

Kun Bravo Viola Shoulder Rest, Standard Review

Kun Bravo Viola Shoulder Rest, Standard
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I bought the Shoulder rest for my son who is in high School Orchesta, he loves it. I love the price, anywhere else i would have gone would be $90.00 to $100.00., It arrived when it said it would, which was perfect, the day of his concert, Thank You

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The traditional Kun design made of beautiful maple and finished with polished brass fittings. Comes in a velvet drawstring bag. Fits 15 1/2" and up Violas.

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4/15/2012

Wolf Shoulder Rest Replacement Parts: Rubber Tips (4) Review

Wolf Shoulder Rest Replacement Parts: Rubber Tips (4)
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These are really good, tough and long-lasting rubberized sleeves to fit over the feet of your Wolf or Wolf-style violin or viola shoulder rest. They go on easily, with a little dish-washing detergent. You trim off any overhang. If you have a Wolf-style shoulder rest, you will eventually need these. Mine lasted for 18 months before the first one needed to be replaced.

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Replacement parts for Wolf shoulder rests.

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1/29/2012

Pirastro Wondertone Solo 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge with Loop End Steel E Review

Pirastro Wondertone Solo 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge with Loop End Steel E
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I have been an immense fan of Pirastro's strings for over ten years and am always excited to try their new products. Thus, I purchased a set of Wondertones when they first came out a few years ago. But to be honest, I wasn't all that happy with them. Don't get me wrong, they are still better than most every other string that you will find (especially Dominant), but they just aren't quite as good as they could be. They lack the brillance and projection of the Evah Pirazzis or the rich, warm, almost dark tone of the Obligatos or Olivs.
If you are very particular about your violin strings, I would probably spend the extra $20 or so and pick up a set of Pirazzis or Obligatos.

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Pirastro Wondertone Solo strings offer excellent versatility and outstanding playing characteristics. Wondertone Solo features a new synthetic core modified from Pirastro's leading performers, Evah Pirazzi, Obligato, and Violino strings. The result is nearly no break-in time and exceptional tuning stability. These strings offer brilliant, focused tone with unequalled set harmony and powerful, direct projection.

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12/28/2011

Heavy Rubber Practice Mute for Viola Review

Heavy Rubber Practice Mute for Viola
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A little small for my bridge (I play a 16.5 inch viola), but it fit my brother's 16 without a problem. After a little stretching, it fits a little better. I may cut a bit out of the side so it actually sits on the bridge. But the muting is great, and even with a tight fit, it doesn't seem to harm my bridge at all.

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This Heavy Rubber Practice Mute for Viola greatly reduces volume for apartment and late night practicing. Lightweight and safe. Five-prong.

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12/15/2011

Muco Model Shoulder Rest for 1/2 Violin Review

Muco Model Shoulder Rest for 1/2 Violin
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Bought this for my 9 year old to use. It fits the violin well and seems very stable. It is hard, however, for him to put it on himself. It really takes some effort to pull the feet around the edge of the violin. Perhaps it will get easier with time and use, but it is not as nice as the Kun we were replacing. If I did it again, I would buy another Kun.

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The Muco SR3VN is an excellent budget priced shoulder rest for a 3/4 size violin, especially for beginners. This is for a ½ size violin as well as a ¾. It should have two sets of holes to mount the legs in. The inner ones are for ½ and the outer are for ¾. The entire shoulder rest should be approximately 7 ¾.Durable synthetic frame with dense foam padding for superior somfort and support. Synthetic feet grip securely and are easily adjusted for a propper fit.

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12/10/2011

Resonans 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest: Medium Profile Review

Resonans 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest: Medium Profile
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Very well wrapped. It shipped quickly and arrived in perfect shape. It is very easy to open/manipulate and fits my violin just right.

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Resonans shoulder rests have a cushioned pad area, covered with velvet to provide a comfortable, secure contact surface. The feet are covered with surgical tubing to help protect the instrument's finish. The bar and legs can be bent for a better fit.This is the medium profile model fitting 4/4 Violins.

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11/07/2011

Kun Collapsible Mini Brown Shoulder Rest for 1/16 - 1/4 Violin Review

Kun Collapsible Mini Brown Shoulder Rest for 1/16 - 1/4 Violin
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My daughter has been using a sponge shoulder rest for 1 year and recently moved up to 1/4 size violin.
I was hoping to find a shoulder rest that can accommodate 1/4 and 1/2 size so that she can use it for a couple years, but I couldn't find anything decent. So I ended up buying this one because I have a full size (4/4) collapsible one from Kun myself and I am reasonably happey with it.
The design of this one is the same as the full size one. The height of the shoulder rest is adjusted by turning the 2 screws in/out of the base, which is made entirely of plastic. It turns out that even at its maximal height (which is achieved by unscrewing the 2 screws as much as possible before they fall off the base), it is still not enough for my daughter whose neck is considered average or slightly longer than average if I look at kids in her class. I suspect many kids who try to use this with 1/4 violin may face similar problem. We end up wrapping a piece of cloth around the foam and still use it. The real problem is that when you have to use it at its maximal height, you have 2 metal screws into a plastic base in the minimal number of turns (to achieve the maximal height). Under this condition, a lot of stress is applied to the threads (out of the plastic base) which is going to wear out very soon. So the durability is questionable. In contrast, the full size one that I use have very long screws. So at least 1/3 of the screws are seated in the base, which reduces the wear of individual threads. I guess Kun can't use really long screws for this miniature model because the plastic pieces where the screws seat are much smaller than those in the full size one. That is the fundamental limit of the design when you try to make a shoulder rest to accommodate a wide range of violin sizes and kids with different neck length.
The bottom line: if you are buying this for 1/16 to 1/8 size of violin, it should be fine.
If it's for 1/4 and your kid has an average or long neck, you might want to consider the original Kun that is not collapsible but designed to accommodate 1/8 to 1/4 size violin.
If you intend to buy it and use it for a few years, I am not sure it will last.


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The Kun Collapsible Mini Brown Shoulder Rest for 1/16 - 1/4 Violin is a favorite with children! This model is brown and it is available in other fun colors. It features a comfortable contoured bar with foam padding. It is height and angle adjustable and the legs fold flat for compact case or pocket storage. This great little brown shoulder rest fits 1/16 - 1/4 violins.

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11/01/2011

Play on Air Deluxe Shoulder Rest: Fits 1/2-4/4 Violin Review

Play on Air Deluxe Shoulder Rest: Fits 1/2-4/4 Violin
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Play on airs are junk. They wouldn't be quite so bad if not for one major design flaw: they require air. This means that they either pop or deflate after extended use. You're basically paying $22 for a beach ball.
These shoulder rests are designed to provide a little bit of padding and support for those with shorter necks. But you know what could do that same job AND not deflate? A sponge. Better yet, go to a fabric store and get get some furniture padding. It costs $4 for 2 feet. Use a bread knife to cut it up. That stuff works really well and will last for years if necessary.

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Well made and comfortable air-filled cushion.Pear shaped for full coverage.

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10/30/2011

Glaesel Violin Shoulder Pad Review

Glaesel Violin Shoulder Pad
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Got this by the recommendation from a teacher for my 11-year-old child and it fit just between the violin and her delicate shoulder and used it for a good number of years. This is a good support for beginning violinists.

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Adjusts to many sizes. Attaches to endpin and corner of instrument. Corduroy cover.

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9/23/2011

Glaesel Cleaner/Polish For Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass 2-Oz. Review

Glaesel Cleaner/Polish For Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass 2-Oz.
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I bought this polish when I first started the violin and being, well, stupid, I used way too much polish than necessary. Later I found out you only need about one drop for the whole body. It lasted me (including when I used to use overkill amount) one year using it usually once a week and I still have some left. I think it is worth the buy and the price is reasonable. I hope that this helped you.

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Polish for stringed instruments.

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9/16/2011

Wolf Forte Secundo 3/4 - 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest Review

Wolf Forte Secundo 3/4 - 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
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I have played the violin for over 18 years. In that time span I have tried almost every shoulder rest on the market. I've used sponges, play-on-airs, Kuns... the works.
Here's the thing with shoulder rests: whether or not they work is totally dependent on the person. What could be the most comfortable shoulder rest in the world for one person could be downright painful for another. I've even known violinists who swear by using no shoulder rest at all. These differences in opinions are based largely on the fact that everyone has a slightly different build and body shape.
So with that in mind, here are the things that I, personally, like about this particular shoulder rest:
-I have found that the Wolf brand tends to be pretty durable. They can definitely take a beating for many years. The padding also does not become unglued from the metal frame. I have found this to be an issue with Kun shoulder rests.
-Wolf actually uses a metal frame. Plastic frames, although cheaper, have a tendency to crack at their stress points.
-Of all the shoulder rests on the market, I find that Wolf is the most adjustable. I have a long neck and very few shoulder rests can give me the kind of length and extension that I require.
-I like the shape of this particular series. The way it wraps around slightly makes for very comfortable playing.
So, again, these are the reason why I like this shoulder rest. I would not recommend this shoulder rest to those who have shorter necks. However, when it comes to shoulder rests, experimentation is key to finding the right fit.

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The shoulder rest for all players! With a flexible metal backing, the Wolf Secundo shoulder rest can be shaped and contoured for any individual. Height and length are also adjustable, making this one of the most versatile shoulder rests available.

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8/27/2011

Resonan Resonan 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest; Low Review

Resonan Resonan 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest; Low
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This item holds very well on my violin, just remember to bend it a bit so its tight on the violin, the Fabric on the bottom its very nice and soft, the rubber brackets DO not damage the violin at all, it doesn't even leave a mark. Great item.

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Resonans shoulder rests are a popular choice for many players, featuring an efficient, contoured, padded frame, covered with velvet for superior comfort. The feet are covered with surgical tubing to help protect the instrument's finish, and can be folded for compact storage. The frame and legs can be bent for custom fit. Available in low, medium and high, for violin or viola.

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8/22/2011

Resonan 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest; Medium Review

Resonan 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest; Medium
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It really is better than what I expected to get for $15.
It's made (in the USA) of quality stamped metal.
The pad is just soft enough and covered in a heavy coarse felt.
The feet have black latex tubing over them to protect the violin.
It will raise the violin about 1.6"
You have to bend the feet inward to fit your violin, thats just how it's made and it's easy to fit.
The only problem was the label on the back which covers the edges of the felt where it folds over was coming up probably due to cold but i just pressed it back down and it seems fine now.

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Resonans shoulder rests are a popular choice for many players, featuring an efficient, contoured, padded frame, covered with velvet for superior comfort. The feet are covered with surgical tubing to help protect the instrument's finish, and can be folded for compact storage. The frame and legs can be bent for custom fit. Available in low, medium and high, for violin or viola.

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8/02/2011

Players Economy Foam Violin Shoulder Pad; 3/4-1/2 Violin Review

Players Economy Foam Violin Shoulder Pad; 3/4-1/2 Violin
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I needed something for my 7 year old. Regular KUN shoulder rest was too much for her, so I needed something thinner, smaller, possibly something we can leave attached to violin without taking it on and off each time she uses the violin. I've seen these foam pads used with Suzuki method and decided to try. Bought this one. It is really useless. It collapses to nothing. Foam is just too soft. The only thing it does is helps with traction, so the violin isn't so slippery on the shoulder. Any piece of cloth attached with rubber band would do the same thing.
I guess you get what you paid for and for $1.80 we didn't loose much. However, I think I will just look for a stronger piece of sponge at craft store and not buy another brand online. I can at least feel it and cut it just the right size.
Can't wait for my daughter to use a regular, nice shoulder rest.

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Basic economy foam pad provides excellent support and padding for beginning players. Made of comfortable open cell foam, and comes in three sizes to accommodate most sizes: 4/4-3/4, 3/4-1/2, and 1/4-1/8. Attaches to the instrument with rubber bands (not included).

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