Pirastro Korfker Viola Shoulder Rest
By Pirastro
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Description
Custom moldable shoulder rest for the ultimate comfort fit. Lightweight, minimal contact rest in highest quality maple. Adjustable to each individual by bending. Please see the link below to manufacturer's site for full details of this product.
Specifications
- The total length (main wooden part) of the rest is 26cm.
- First shoulder rest using bendable tone wood which can be adjusted to the shape of the shoulder
- Offers extensive and very precise personal adjustment of position, height and tilt
- Brings out a much wider dynamic range from the instrument
- Allows a wider diversity in articulation
- Finer variations in string contact can be felt
- Minimal use of rubber improves sound characteristics
- Designed to complement the timeless beauty of your instrument
- includes replacement pads, torx key and carry bag
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Customer reviews:
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Professional
A fabulous shoulder rest
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Pros: A violinist I play with has a Pirastro KorfkerCradle Violin Shoulder Rest. I know one is not made for the viola and it would cost an arm and a leg if it were to be. I am very pleased with this rest indeed having had a Mach One which is also a very good rest. The Pirastro Korfker Viola Shoulder rest is very light and whilst not having the advantage of the cradle(!) the feet fit far more securely to my viola than any other rest I have tried. I do not subscribe to the idea of having a high shoulder rest (but there is no doubt you could have this rest high) so I have set it to the minimum height at the chin rest end. I have been adjusting the rest but I have not yet tried bending it, largely because the shape it has suits me very well. This is by far and away the best shoulder rest I have ever used and the flexibility to change the way it sits is unparalleled - I am sure I have many tweaks yet to try! On sound, there is certainly an increase in resonance in the instrument although the Mach One was pretty good in this way - this is certainly far better.
Cons: It is expensive!
Other: OK it is expensive but one would not think twice about spending this much or more on a case - well worth it.
Keen Amateur
If this is what you need - then worth every penny
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Pros: This is very adjustable and, when properly adjusted, very comfortable.
Cons: It is very expensive.
Other: You are probably only considering a £300+ shoulder rest because you've already tried all the usual suspects and none of them quite work for you. In which case, the design of the rest and its high level of adjustability means you can probably, finally, get a shoulder rest that works for you. Its adjustability means that I can have confidence that as my playing position changes slightly through time I can adjust the rest. It also means I can adjust the rest to fit my playing position rather than too much of the other way round. You do need to set aside plenty of time to get the adjustment right, and then review that frequently to start with. If you're paying that much for a rest it's worth ensuring you take advantage of its adjustability to get it perfectly right. I took one star off for the price, which seems excessive. EDIT: Several rehearsals and a couple of concerts later I’ve had the opportunity to fine tune the adjustment and get used to the rest. This really is an exceptional shoulder rest and means I can play better and for longer than with any other rest I’ve tried. I initially took a star off for the price, but with experience I’d give the star back. It’s worth every penny.
