Bonmusica Violin Shoulder Rest
By Bonmusica
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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. Height and tilt in 2 planes 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-extra long legs available
- Replacement parts available
- Made in Germany
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Customer reviews:
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Professional
Bonmusica shoulder rests are robust and well made
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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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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.
Keen Amateur
A Rolls-Royce shoulder rest
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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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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
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.
Keen Amateur
Brilliant!
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Pros: Brilliant! Holds my violin in place so much better than anything else I have tried.
Cons: Took a while "fiddling" with it to get it right. I found a demo on Your Tube which helped.
Other: If I lost it I'd be straight onto String Zone to order another.
Teacher
Very difficult to adjust.
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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!
Professional
Keen Amateur
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Pros: Best shoulder rest I have tried todate. At last I have given up my sponge! Fits into my case without problems. I still feel I can move and adjust my violin as I play even with it on. Stays put on the violin pretty well - unlike some of my previous shoulder rests. It hasn't moved or dropped off whilst I'm playing (yet). Instructions supplied were good.
Cons: I wish the height screws were longer - however I overcane this by switching them round to get more height. Needs to be packaged better - arrived in padded enveloped - the box inside was crumpled. Product unharmed. Arrived quickly.
Other: Think I will stick to this make in the future. When scoring this I would give 4.5 because of lack of screw height but there is no option to do this so scored it a 5.
Keen Amateur
Complicated but very comfortable shoulder rest
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Pros: As I get older, I find it more difficult to play my violin, especially supporting it while playing. The Bonmusica rest is used by some friends who recommended it, emphasising the curved shape of the baseplate which hooks comfortably round the shoulder. Setting up the Bonmusica is not easy as there are a number of different things to adjust but once you have got every adjustment set to your optimum shape, the rest is very comfortable and stays under my chin more easily and comfortably than my existing shoulder rest that I have used for the last 20 odd years.
Cons: It took more than a week to get it set up to my satisfaction, and about half way through I almost gave up on it. Not adjusted to suit me, I got very frustrated. However, once I got the setup right for me, using it has been very comfortable, even while playing Rachmaninoff's monster 2nd symphony. The other niggle I have is that it does not fit in to my violin case (one of the tapered variety) so I might end up buying a new case (!)
