Violin Shoulder Rests

We carry a good selection of Shoulder Rests from Kun, Wolfe, Viva La Muisca, Steinbach, FOM, DADI and Ransen. We have them in all sizes suitable from 4/4 down to 1/4 size.

The use of a shoulder rest is encouraged by most teachers today. It provides valuable support for the violin under the chin and reduces damage to the neck. It can also transform a young players posture, improve control of the instrument and is highly recommended. We always carry a selection in stock. The cheapest by FOM will just about do the job but we recommend the Kun or one of it's oriental copies as a better option.

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Model - FOM-Basic1/2

Low Cost shoulder rest. Shaped hard foam covered with a baize like green material. Held onto the violin with atached elastic bands. Works quite well but is not adjustable like more expensive models. Suitable for 1/2 size only.

Price £5.50
Delivery £1.50

Model - FOM-Basic1/4

Low Cost shoulder rest. Shaped hard foam covered with a baize like green material. Held onto the violin with atached elastic bands. Works quite well but is not adjustable like more expensive models. Suitable for 1/4 size only.

Price £5.50
Delivery £1.50

Model - FOM-Basic4/4

Low Cost shoulder rest. Shaped hard foam covered with a baize like green material. Held onto the violin with atached elastic bands. Works quite well but is not adjustable like more expensive models. Suitable for full size and 3/4 size violins. N.B. The 3/4 size and 4/4 size are identical though some are labelled 4/4 and some 3/4.

Price £5.99
Delivery £1.50

Model - FomMidRest1/4

A very nice budget Violin Rest for 1/4 size violins, which will adjust down to an 1/8 and 1/16. A curved moulded plastic base holds a soft but firm foam pad. The grippers are made from soft moulded rubber and fold down like the Kun Collapsible. Another good FOM product.

Price £10.50
Delivery £1.50

Model - FomMidRest

A very nice budget Violin Rest for 4/4 and 3/4 size violins. A curved moulded plastic base holds a soft but firm foam pad. The grippers are made from soft moulded rubber and fold down like the Kun Collapsible. Another good FOM product.

Price £10.50
Delivery £1.50

Model - FomMidRest1/2

A very nice budget Violin Rest for 1/2 size violins. A curved moulded plastic base holds a soft but firm foam pad. The grippers are made from soft moulded rubber and fold down like the Kun Collapsible. Another good FOM product.

Price £10.55
Delivery £1.50

Model - Tido(1/2)

A very nicely made Shoulder Rest from Tido Musica. This one will fit a 1/2 size violin (the photograph shows it attached to a 1/2 size instrument) but will also fit a 1/4 and 1/8 size instruments. Though these shoulder rests are made in China they should not be confused with the poorly made and badly finished goods of the past, these are beautifully made and finished.

Price £12.25
Delivery £1.50

Model - Tido(4/4)

Another very nicely made shoulder rest from Tido Musica. Very similar in size and shape to the Kun Collapsible but on this model the grippers don't fold down. Very nicely shaped with a soft but firm foam pad. Tido are one of the best manufacturers in China and we are happy to recommend this shoulder rest. This will fit both full size & 3/4 size violins.

Price £12.95
Delivery £1.50

Model - Everest-EZ4

A new design Shoulder Rest. Made in the USA and described by the manufacturer as the most comfortable Violin Shoulder Rest ever. Certainly a really nicely made Shoulder Rest and when we tried it we all agreed it was very comfortable. Nice thick layer of sponge over a cleverly moulded slightly flexible plastic base. It has good big grippers and really sticks to the violin, you are unlikely to drop this one in the middle of the orchestra. Suitable for 4/4 and adjustable down to 3/4 size.

Price £13.99
Delivery £1.75

Model - Everest-EZ2

A new design Shoulder Rest. Made in the USA and described by the manufacturer as the most comfortable Violin Shoulder Rest ever. Certainly a really nicely made Shoulder Rest and when we tried it we all agreed it was very comfortable. Nice thick layer of sponge over a cleverly moulded slightly flexible plastic base. It has good big grippers and really sticks to the violin, you are unlikely to drop this one in the middle of the orchestra. Suitable for 1/2 Size Violins

Price £13.99
Delivery £1.75

Model - VivaRest1/2

Half & quarter Size version of this excellent shoulder rest, thought by many to be the most comfortable. Certainly the most adjustable. A slightly flexible shaped plastic base supports a slightly wider than usual firm sponge pad. Very popular rest, 1/2 to 1/4 size.

Temporarily Out Of Stock

Price £17.45
Delivery £1.50

Model - FomStandard

A very classy shoulder rest at a very reasonable price. A lovely curved wooden frame supports a soft foam pad against your shoulder. The fittings for the violin are padded with thick rubber and adjusted with good quality brass fittings. It comes in a very attractive Red velvet bag and a presentation case. Really excellent value.

Price £17.95
Delivery £1.75

Model - KunMiniGreen

High quality shoulder rest for 1/4 and 1/8 sizes made by the Kun company in Canada. It's nice to find a really good shoulder rest for youngsters. Maybe a little more expensive but well worth it. Comes in four attractive colours, this one is Green.

Price £20.25
Delivery £1.50

Model - KunMiniYellow

High quality shoulder rest for 1/4 and 1/8 sizes made by the Kun company in Canada. This is the answer to the lack of decent shoulder rests for the young player. Comes in four attractive colours, this one is Yellow.

Price £20.25
Delivery £1.50

Model - KunMiniBlue

High quality shoulder rest for 1/4 and 1/8 sizes made by the Kun company in Canada. This is the answer to the lack of decent shoulder rests for the young player. Comes in four attractive colours, this one is Blue.

Price £20.25
Delivery £1.50

Model - KunMiniBlack

High quality shoulder rest for 1/4 and 1/8 sizes made by the Kun company in Canada. This is the answer to the lack of decent shoulder rests for the young player. Comes in four attractive colours, this one is Black.

Price £20.25
Delivery £1.50

Model - EZ4Collapsible

The same excellent design as the Everest EZ4 but with the additional feature that the grippers fold or collapse making it easier to store in your violin case. A very popular shoulder rest and deservedly so.

Price £20.45
Delivery £1.75

Model - KunMiniRed

High quality shoulder rest for 1/4 and 1/8 sizes made by the Kun company in Canada. This is the answer to the lack of decent shoulder rests for the young player. Comes in four attractive colours, this one is Red.

Price £21.25
Delivery £1.50

Model - TidoMaple

A beautifully made Shoulder Rest by Tido Musica. The foam support is carved from solid Maple and shows the same stripes you see in flamed Maple violin backs. The foam pad is dense but soft and the hardware for the grippers is of highly polished brass. This is a quality Shoulder Rest, suitable for full size & 3/4 size violins. Highly recommended.

Temporarily Out Of Stock

Price £22.75
Delivery £1.50

Model - Wolfe4/4

Wolfe Forte Secundo Shoulder Rest. This one is suitable for 4/4 and 3/4 sizes. A very adjustable rest with a wide and comfortable pad of soft foam that can be position at almost any position and height, a very popular shoulder rest.

Price £23.99
Delivery £1.75

Model - Wolfe1/2

Wolfe Forte Secundo Shoulder Rest. This one is suitable for 1/2 and 1/4 sizes. A very adjustable rest with a wide and comfortable pad of soft foam that can be position at almost any position and height, a very popular shoulder rest.

Price £23.99
Delivery £1.75

Model - KunOriginal3/4

Kun Original shoulder rest. This one is unusual in that it has sufficient adjustment to fit both a 1/2 size violin and a 3/4 size violin. Made to Kuns usual high standard, Very comfortable and will not damage the violin.

Price £24.99
Delivery £1.50

Model - KunCollapsible

The Kun Collapsible shoulder rest is made in Canada and is one of the most comfortable and easy to fit. The grippers are soft enough not to damage your instrument but very resistant to slipping off. On the Collapsible model the grippers fold down to make it easier to store in smaller violin cases. A very popular Shoulder Rest, suitable for full size & 3/4 sized instruments.

Price £27.45
Delivery £1.75