Bonmusica Violin Shoulder Rest
By Bonmusica
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Purchase options
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Full size (205mm width)
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£79.38 | |
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3/4 size (195mm width)
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£78.56 | |
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1/2 size (185mm width)
1
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£76.92 | |
| 1/4 size (165mm width) | £74.03 | |
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1/8 size (145mm width)
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| 7/8 size | £79.38 |
Description
The Bonmusica violin shoulder rest. Pliable metal base allows for a high degree of custom fit.
This rest can be customised to a very high level and is ideal for players who feel their instrument can slip down, especially in the higher playing positions.
The hook can be moved to provide a good anchorage at the prefered playing position. Adjustable height and tilt combined with a bendable plate allow an almost infinite range and will enable the vast majority of players to achieve a comfortable playing experience.
Specifications
- Pliable baseplate for custom fit
- Height and tilt adjustable
- fitted with 1 x 35mm and 1 x 50mm leg as standard. (replacement and extra long legs available to order)
- Replacement parts available
- Made in Germany
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Customer reviews:
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Keen Amateur
Poor build quality, gives you back ache, avoid.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Very adjustable, does force you into a good posture.
Cons: Very poor build quality (inferior to a friend's Bonmusica rest that is a few years old). The foam came unstuck from the rest and the feet within a few hour's of use and the foam is poor quality low-density stuff to begin with, very disappointing for the price. The rest is far too adjustable, I found it impossible to get a fully comfortable position and I invariably ended up with neck/back ache. The rest is huge and wouldn't fit into my case.
Other: Going back to a Kun rest which has always served me well.
Professional
Bonmusica shoulder rests are robust and well made
6
out of
9
found the following review helpful
Pros: I use a Bonmusica sholder rest because I also own a Bridge electric violin. They recommend you use that type of shoulder rest
Cons: I like it becuse you can adjust it to how you like it
Keen Amateur
Needs a materials rethink.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: I have been using a rival firm's shoulder rest for more years than I can remember, I have fairly narrow, sloping shoulders and found it difficult to prevent my violin from slipping. I like the level of adjustment. The Bonmusica has solved this problem, adjusment
Cons: the rest is very metallic and harsh and has sharp parts which could easily damage the instrument. It is certainly robust but surely could be made from carbon fibre or some less aggressive and lighter plastic material. There are so many new and more sympathetic materials about.
Teacher
Very difficult to adjust.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Liked the fact that it rests over your shoulder
Cons: Can't get to grips with adjustments--way too complicated. Might be comfortable if I can find out how to use it to the best advantage. Don't like the pointed screw bits. Looks a little industrial.
Other: Would highly suggest that you 'try before you buy'. Or perhaps it should come with a video to explain things!
Keen Amateur
A Rolls-Royce shoulder rest
2
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2
found the following review helpful
Pros: After many attempts, I think I have found THE rest. Instead of fretting and fidgeting I now have comfort and a feeling of security which I am sure is reflected in my playing.
Cons: The fact that I didn't buy one years ago !
Other: Some others have commented on the size and weight of this rest. I have not found these characteristics to be a problem, and the rest fits into my violin-case.
Keen Amateur
A steady violin at last!
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found the following review helpful
Pros: This rest virtually welds the violin to the shoulder, and prevents the slide I found with other rests. Easy to rig up, and comfortable in use. A boon to those who find they have to use the left hand to support the instrument.
Cons: Quite large to stow, but room in my case has been found!
Keen Amateur
Nearly there
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Does give a good stable position on shoulder
Cons: Design of adjustable brackets is crude, they look as if they can be adjusted quite a bit but in reality when you try it they lock on the shoulder rest metal parts and canT go any further. It can go higher but not lower.
Other: Difficult to fit in my violin case.
Keen Amateur
Bliss from the first moment
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Bliss from the moment I put it on my shoulder - as a long-necked person, I had a lot of trouble finding a good fit, and this is the fifth (and thankfully final) model of shoulder rest I've had. It feels reassuringly stable, absolutely comfortable, and there is a host of adjustments one could make if needed. These things are very subjective, but for me this is in a different league from all the others I tried.
Cons: None
Keen Amateur
Might work for you, but I hate it!
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found the following review helpful
Pros: It's very strong and robust.
Cons: There are so many things I hate about this product, which is why after an hour it went back in the box and packed up ready to return. My main issues with it are: (1) It's so well made, but personally the benefit of the mouldable rest doesn't outweigh how uncomfortable it is having the thing dig into you no matter how I adjusted it. (2) I'm of average male height and had to put the rest on the lowest possible setting, and still I needed to crank my neck on my chin rest, which resulted in instant tension all other my shoulders and neck. My chin rest is a standard flesch chin rest which hasn't been modified to increase its height, and I use a well known generic shoulder rest normally. (3) For me, having the violin in such a rigid position kills all connection I have with the music. You feel like a robot with something clamped to your shoulder.
Beginner
Looks good, but looks can fool.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Nice curvy shape, high friction rubber on the shoulder.
Cons: Seems too small for a 4/4, but this is probably to keep it close to your neck. Otoh, it's only plastic in contact with the violin, not soft rubber, and it can slip off. The feet aren't well enough shaped to fit any violin properly. The adjustability is terrible. It stands too far from the violin, and if you screw it up tight to bring it closer, you grind bits of it together scratching the paint. Perhaps I was supposed to get a spanner set. I am very disappointed.
