We offer the broadest selection of shoulder rests because the needs of violinists and violists are so unique. We suggest you order a few shoulder rests, and return the ones that do no suit you. When trying a new rest, keep in mind that you may not be initially comfortable with a rest simply because it is different than what you have been using. Allow adequate time for experimentation, and for your body to adjust before deciding against a product. Consider trying various chinrests in conjunction with your shoulder rest choices.

Kun Original. Long the standard shoulder rest for students and professionals alike. Width adjustment is made in 1/4 inch increments.

Kun Super. Same shape as Original rest, but has a sliding end bracket, which allows finer control of width setting.

Kun Collapseable. Same shape as Original and Super, but has folding legs, to store in smaller compartments.

Kun Bravo. DeLuxe model with wood and metal construction. It's more rigid than other Kun models, and also has a wider pad for greater comfort.

Kun Bravo Collapseable. Same as standard Bravo, but has folding end brackets to store in smaller compartments.

Kun Voce. Violin Only. New concept, lightweight carbon fiber shoulder rest. Also has innovative new fork members.

Viva La Musica. Original Wooden model.Wood is stiffer than plastic, so these feel more rigid compared to Kun and other plastic rests.

Viva La Musica Diamond. New contour, with choicest wood selection. Gold Hardware. Viola rests are labeled XXL, but fit all sizes of Viola.

Viva La Musica Professional. Same shape as original model, but has a choice of premium woods.

VIVA by Viva La Musica. These are the colorful plastic rests. Collabseable.

Wolf. Aluminum backing can be moulded for personal fit. Secondo shape is preferred by most players

Secondo

Primo

Playonair. Inflatable design suitable for those with low height requirements. All models work for Violin or Viola. DeLuxe (shown below) is the pear-shaped model. Jumbo is a higher version of DeLuxe. Crescent is round. and Junior model is best with small size Violins. Jumbo models are for Viola.

Resonans. Budget model. No height adjustment.

Bonmusica. Hooked end that grabs the shoulder, and prevents the instrument from sliding forward. Ideal for those with long necks.

Mach One. Wooden and plastic models. Many claim improvement in the tone and response of their instrument using Mach One wooden rest.

Everest. High quality student shoulder rest with a great price.

Bl Suono. Integrates with standard chinrest hardware. 3D model has the most ways of adjusting and is the popular, recommended choice. As the name implies, the resnance and tone of the instrument improved, since this shoulder rest does not touch the body.

Stowemaster.New model made in UK. Attaches underneath chinrest hardware so it does not touch the body of the instrument any other place. Not adjustable for height.Center mount is for Guarneri, Flesch or other model where the bracket attaches to the violin centered around the tailpiece. Side Mount model is for use with chinrests that have the bracket off to the side such as Kaufman, Teka, etc., Not compatible with Hill type hardware, Wittner chinrests, or SAS chinrests.

Perfect Shoulder Rests PSR is the "perfect shoulder rest". Made of Foam. PSR Plus has extra curve over shoulder. Komfort Kurve is like a PSR, but it's thicker and has rigid backing.

Komfort Kurve

PSR

PSR Plus

Libero. Integrate with chinrest hardware similar to Stowemaster. The shoulder rest ount fits under the chinrest clamp. So, the shoulder rest does not touch the body of the instrument like typical products.