Fiddlerman Light Carbon Fiber Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Foam Padding For Comfort With Slight Height Adjustable Feet (Wood Look)

I recently bought a Yamaha SV250 electric violin. While it seems flimsy on it's own, it really isn't. It's just made to have a bit of give & take, making it more ergonomic, & light weight. It seems a little thin though. I saw a video review, where someone added a similar item to theirs & thought, that, that would be a great addition, so, I took the plunge & ordered me one of these. Interestingly, it seems like it would make the overall bulk of the violin too much, but... indeed, it makes it just right (for me)It's adjustable, so, you can get a variety of angles, but, in my opinion, a little adjustment goes a long way, & if you adjust it in the wrong direction (for you), you'll notice it right off. I have it as tight as it will go, but, loosened a little on the chest side. Only like ¼", but, the ¼" makes a nice difference. Overall, it takes away the flimsy feel of the thin rails of the SV250. so, the violin feels more robust. They are comfortable, a lot more comfortable than the violin by it's self. I feel like it's easier on the neck, because the chin angle doesn't have to bend so much. You get a better grip & in my opinion, a more comfortable grip, so, you can do it longer w/o feeling stressed. Maybe the last paragraph is the important part for many. If it does that for you, than you'll be more inspired to play more. Also - easy to use & set up...

I have tried many shoulder rests because of a short neck, prominent collar bone, and other issues which make it difficult for me to be comfortable while practicing. I had tried rests similar in shape to the Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Shoulder Rest, but they slid easily off my shoulder. I decided to try the Fiddlerman rest because of the sponge padding, and I'm glad I did, because it really made a difference in comfort. Also, I can adjust it low enough for my short neck and use a low chin rest. This rest is very attractive and looks well made. I find that the feet are easy to adjust to the bouts, and they stay put. Everyone has their own unique anatomy to work with, but after many trials, I find that with this shoulder rest I can practice longer without even thinking about slippage and discomfort.

Got this for my Yamah YEV 104 Pro. Didn't want to blow $150 on a shoulder rest and I was worried a little about whether it would fit. It fits fine. It feels fine. I'd give more feedback, but honestly, I feel like it does what it was designed to. It's pretty cheeaply built--just plastic--but it's functional and does what it's supposed to. It's a shoulder rest that shoulder rests.

A surprising fit for the price! Fits my shoulder perfectly, but that'll vary for everyone. Looks like real wood from far away, and is the exact color of my violin.

My daughter loves this! It’s comfortable for her and makes it easier to play!

My very very expensive (and old) rest finally met it's demise after many good years of use. I figured it wouldn't hurt to try a more budget friendly rest before dumping my paycheck into a replacement. This one works just as well and is pretty to boot.

I purchased for my daughter’s full size violin, and we couldn’t find a way to make it comfortable, so I gave her my Kun and started using this one. It’s heavier than the Kun and not as adjustable. My advice- this isn’t worth the cost savings.

I’d just like to say that this shoulder rest is awesome. It’s shape is the best feature, contouring perfectly to my shoulder (this could be different for some with a different shoulder, but somehow I feel like this is one of those “one size fits all” kind of deals). The shoulder rest my violin came with was straight all the way across and not very comfortable. I couldn’t even let go of the fingerboard without it falling. That’ changed with this shoulder rest. It helps that it look like real wood even though it’s just a print. All in all, it’s very comfortable, padded well, and sturdy. Since I put it on about 2 months ago, it hasn’t moved out of place even once. Well worth the price. Definitely recommend!

I really don't recommend this shoulder rest , it is quite thin and has a pointy feeling once fitted in violin,it is a flimsy loose one, it is a sad purchase