By Wolf
Universally popular violin shoulder rest. Curved shape, height adjustable on both sides from 0.5cm to 8cm. The first choice of many players for over 40 years. Wide variation in fit from flexible base plate, compound leg bolt for maximum height adjustment. Folding legs. Supplied with 2 x extension barrels for extra height and rubberised tip to the extension bar for added protection of your instrument.
1/2 & 1/4 Violin 'Standard' model : this cheaper option provides the same popular shoulder rest but without the adjustable, screw legs.
Beginner
Beginner
Excellent all round shoulder rest
Pros: Simplicity and comfort
Cons: None
Other: Bought this for my son as he moved up from a 1/2 to 3/4 sidze violin before taking his Grade 4 exam. Had the smaller size Secondo rest on the previous violin and didn't even consider using a different model on the 3/4
Keen Amateur
A much more adjustable shoulder rest than most
Pros: This is a much more adjustable rest than I have used before. I have a long neck and this rest allows me to play without lifting my shoulder. i am very pleased with it.I now have a better chance of improving my playing!
Cons: Nothing I don't like.
Beginner
Keen Amateur
Grade 8+
Keen Amateur
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Pros: Adaptable, flexible, kind to the violin.
Cons: Await to see how long the foam lasts. I was expecting something a little thicker but it is v comfortable nonetheless
Other: I tried a primo some years ago and hated it and returned it and I used an everest instead. I still use the everest for one of my fiddles that is quite slim on the lower bout. I got a new violin last year which is now my ‘posh’ violin and struggled to find a shoulder rest that I was confident wouldn’t scratch it. I saw that this secondo forte model had angle adjustable legs and also that the bolt didn’t seem like it would damage the instrument on taking it on and off. I am really pleased with it. It has adjusted perfectly and I now feel like I am getting the most out of the instrument. The only reason it is not a 5/5 for me is because I would have liked a slightly thicker foam pad and that like all rests it falls ofd occasionally. I am hard to please so take this as a very positive review.
Teacher
Grade 8+
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Pros: This is only the second Wolf Forte Secondo Shoulder Rest I have had in very many years of playing. They are reliable and durable and fit the violin without causing any damage to the varnish.
Cons: None
Keen Amateur
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Easy to fit and well made.
Cons: Not the most comfortable for me but human anatomy is variable, a similar rest on my viola is more comfortable.
Other: Good value and service from the string zone.