My Bon Musica is too tight/small. How do I adjust the "angular section" they talk about in the instructions?

For starters, have you seen and used the instructions from the manufacturer? You can find them on our site here.

I am guessing your instrument has wider than normal bouts (perhaps it is a Guarneri model) and the rest needs to be adjusted.

The shoulder rest has to be very slightly bent back to a straighter position at the metal joint in the circled section in the diagram below.

This angular section on the side opposite the "hook" is bent and in order to make it fit you have to use your hands to gently straighten it. A little adjusting goes a long way here.

Slightly straightening this section will widen the reach of the rest and allow it to be fitted for your larger bouts.

Note it is VERY important that it is still a snug fit as you do not want it falling off and resulting in a falling fiddle!

instructions for Bon Musica

Check out the manufacturer's official instructions.

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