AMZZ Adjustable Solidwood Violin Shoulder Rest – Collapsible, for 3/4 & 4/4 Violins, 12" & 13" Violas, Comfortable Support

I wanted this rest because it is wood. Other rests I have purchased are plastic. The Everest rest is a good plastic rest, but it's about twice as much as this inexpensive wood rest. The overall shape, grips, and foam padding are very similar. On the cheap Chinese made rest I purchased, the plastic deforms and flexes which doesn't feel good, and may result in a less stable grip on the violin. I don't use that one at all. I'm keeping that other junky one because I want the grip pieces to use once I carve my own wooden rest, and it came with a mute and a rosin block that are sold separately for as much I paid. This rest is about the same shape as the Everest, and is very comfortable. It is very secure on my full-sized violin. The grips are a bit stiff, but that's better than if they were too soft. I just have to be extra careful about putting it on. The shape is just right, and the foam pad is of appropriate density and thickness, and is stuck in place without any stray adhesive around the edges. This rest is very nice, but imperfect. I think the tiger stripes are not figured wood but instead sprayed on before final finish, but I don't mind that. Also, there is a small dust speck in the finish that was slightly annoying at first, but I got over it and I haven't reduced my rating at all for the flaw. It really is small. This rest is made of ordinary good materials, has a good finish and is a very good product, considering the price paid. I like it as much as the Everest rest I have on my other violin.

I got this as an upgrade from my previous shoulder rest. It was fairly comfortable and did its job. I don't play with a shoulder rest anymore, but if you do, this one is very nice.

I chose to buy this shoulder rest as a backup for 2nd fiddle, because it looks quite a bit like my Mach I Maple Hook shoulder rest (which I purchased a few years ago for around $75). This shoulder rest cost a fraction of this, but it has not disappointed at all! It adjusts to fit me very comfortably, & keeps my fiddle from slipping. It's not quite as elegant or refined as the Mach 1, but I'm not a professional musician- it works very well for me when I go to music sessions or get together with friends to play fiddle tunes.

A professional soloist, orchestral player or music teacher is likely going to use a much more expensive product but for most players this one is perfectly adequate unless you need a greater range of adjustment. The problem of minimal adjustment range is common, however, among even more expensive designs. This shoulder rest gets points for the folding legs which may allow you to fit it into some cases which have pockets. Personally, I use a case designed for two violins which allows me the option of using shoulder rests which have fixed legs and are presumably more stable. However, this product is good enough I just use it anyway, and I save my expensive professional grade shoulder rest for special gigs, auditions and recording sessions. It is important when playing regular gigs, especially at weddings and restaurants and taverns, to have gear which is not super-expensive because, well, stuff happens. Things get lost, broken, stepped on, beer is spilled, what have you. Even at the pro level you need to know that the equipment is up to the task but are not vintage museum pieces or high-priced state-of-the-art bragging pieces that you need to watch like a hawk. This shoulder rest hits the sweet spot as a cost-effective work horse and holds its own against brand name products at the price point. It has the added bonus of quite attractive visual appeal with the high polish wood grain. It is hard not to love this product for what it is, even though it is not what you would expect a modern-day Paganini to be using it outshines its rivals and is hard to beat.

Nice finish and quality Super comfortable and adjustable Connectors are secure and stays in place Would recommend

Fits full size violin well. Is comfortable. Also holds well on violin. But said it's collapsible, and it's not. Also, don't care for color. Said maple wood color. But is very redish. Like cherry.

I have had this on my fiddle for over a year now, and I like it. It slips right onto the fiddle's edge and stays put from friction with the soft plastic "claws" or grippers. Puts the fiddle on my shoulder just right and saves my neck from straining. Also, the "claws" or grippers rotate, so it's easy to put it in a separate space in my fiddle case when I take it out of the house.

I'm a beginner, and was having trouble learning, since I was holding my violin with my hand instead of my shoulder/chin. A friend recommended an adjustable shoulder rest, so I gave this one a try. I saw an immediate improvement in playing, can play for longer, and no longer get stiffness in my shoulder and neck. I like that the design is very simple, and so it's easy to adjust the height if I need to, and I can easily switch it between my 3/4 and 4/4 violin. Not to mention, the wood grain pattern is beautiful, and matches both my violins!

Infispensable pour fixer au mur, avec élégance, le violon qui devient un élément décoratif

Alles in Ordnung.

Never knew how essential this is. The comfort in mi violin playing greatly improved. It's curved shape holds it in place. Much better than a straight shaped shoulder rest.

Yes. Thank you

Excellent shoulder rest . My daugher who is advnaced vionlist loves this and always buy this one.