Shoulder Rests

After using the Everest 4/4 for a good 7 months, I decided to make the switch to the Bon Musica shoulder rest. And, boy, am I pleased with my decision!

It's a noteworthy upgrade, especially for someone like me who has a relatively long neck in proportion to my height. The adjustability feature on the Bon Musica is a game changer.

What I particularly appreciate is the ability to mold the rest to my body's contours. Instead of feeling a localized point of pressure on my shoulder, I can now bend the surface of the rest so that it distributes the weight over a larger area. This not only adds to comfort but also ensures I can practice for extended periods without feeling discomfort.

Lastly, a notable shout-out to the adjustable chest area feature. For female players, this adjustability brings a whole new level of comfort. It's a subtle touch, but it makes a significant difference.

A light-hearted limitation: Please don't be like me, spending an entire hour adjusting the Bon Musica shoulder rest only to practice for a mere 5 minutes. Sometimes, achieving 80% of the perfect adjustment is more than sufficient. Enjoy the music and the experience!

In summary, if you're contemplating an upgrade or simply seeking more comfort and adaptability, the Bon Musica shoulder rest comes highly recommended. It's not just about the violin; it's about the whole experience, and this shoulder rest undoubtedly enhances it.

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My only regret is not buying another Bon Musica shoulder rest shoulder rest as I seem to misplace the ones I have all the time.

I've never played with a shoulder rest before, and I've always had problems with bad habits and getting tired quickly, this is helping a lot.

Like so many people say about this, it feels really secure, the way it hooks over your shoulder.

I think I still need to try some further adjustments to the curve and maybe the height to get it perfect, but that's a thing about it. It's very adjustable.

The way I have it at the moment, it doesn't quite fit perfectly into the case without bending it a little more, and other people have said it does for them, so I'm wondering if I'm doing something "wrong" or maybe it's just my shape.

I've tried out the BonMusica a bit and so far, it's made tremendous comfort and stability improvements on 2 different electric violins.

I might have to get another. :-)

Thanks. Rhiannon is wonderful!

Thank you for processing/shipping my order. Your prompt action on this is much appreciated and the expedited delivery was not necessary but it is an early Christmas present!!!

Thank you very much and it is nice to know the shoulder rest will be here soon.

The extra service both for this order and for an order (violin case and bow) which I was able to pick up from your house last February on my way thru Kamloops is much appreciated.

Both the (deluxe) case and (Savvy) bow I bought before are good quality and are in almost daily use.

I will not hesitate to recommend your store to other musicians.

Thank you very much for your advice and for your help with my order. I [feel] happiness and excitement about the new shoulder rest and the Strad Pad. I haven't had much of an opportunity to play and to get them set up 100% (returning to work from a vacation.....trying to catch up) but so far, it has been a good change.

I used the long retaining claw and that helped, and I could still feel my violin resonate which was great!

I appreciate your help and time, and I'll share your business cards with the members of our group.

What you do makes a positive difference in your customers' lives. Thank you so much and congratulations!! Your awards are excellent!

(The quartet that I'm a member of plays Baroque music and I noticed you sell Baroque bows. I may be in touch about one.)

[REVIEW: Google, 5 stars] Rhiannon was very helpful with setting me up with the right accessories for improved comfort with my violin and her expertise is greatly appreciated!

She quickly replied to questions and the whole transaction was perfect!

I was searching the internet for a company that would supply foam padding for my Bon Musica shoulder rest, since that was the only thing worn out on this wonderful device. I could not find any place in Ontario the handled this so I took a chance and clicked on the Fiddleheads Violin Studio site, a company I had not heard of before.

Their site displays an amazing selection of all things violin, and to my amazement they even offer all the parts to the Bon Musica shoulder rest.

So I ordered the foam pad and clicked on all the necessary things to finish the order but to my surprise there was no PayPal or MasterCard option to click on. Instead, the instruction was to pay by cheque, which I thought was unusual but in retrospect I thought that probably saved the Fiddleheads money in fees to those credit card companies. So kudos to them.

The shipping fee for this little item seemed high but I wanted it and could not get it anywhere else, so I was willing to pay.

Well I was very surprised to hear from Rhiannon herself in an email, that she found a lower letter rate that saved me $25 in shipping!

That is certainly personalized service and I will definitely work with this company in the future.

I got the parts and attached them to the chinrest and all is fitting and well!!

Everything was packed so cutely!

Thank you and I'm hoping you are doing ok healthwise. Let me know if you visit Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse!

Paying $69 CAD doesn't sound so bad for such a high quality accessory. I was very much in need of a new one.

My teacher recommended the Bon Musica rest.

Still love that thing [a year later]; it’s WAY better than my original one.

Got my shoulder rest (and goodies) this weekend. Thank you so much. It works great (as I knew it would).

It's really hard for all of the music world right now. Hope you get back to playing in the symphony soon (I played classical when I was younger, but branched out after high school).

You can look up "Cravin' Dogs" to hear some of the Rock recordings I am on (or maybe you saw those - thanks for looking me up). Take Care and Be Safe.

[REVIEW: Facebook, 5 stars] I recently purchased another shoulder rest from Rhiannon's shop and due to Covid 19 unrest the order got misplaced somehow. She went out of her way to make sure I got my order ASAP. Thank you for quick service.

I love my BonMusica rest and have recommended them to several of my aspiring violin students.

[REVIEW: Facebook, 5 stars] I was frantic when the screws on my shoulder rest for my violin fell off every time I put it on my violin.

When I contacted Rhiannon, she was delightful to work with and talk to. She helped me get the correct screws that I needed for my Bonmusica shoulder rest and didn't over price the parts like other websites.

I highly recommend going to her site if you need anything for your violin. Thanks Rhiannon.

Shoulder rest working well.

The Bon Musica shoulder is exactly what I needed. I could not get it from the manufacturer, nor from several professional music shops in Montreal where it was out of stock.

You had it and the price was fair, delivery was fast and the communication friendly.

I shall post in both Google and Facebook. 5 stars. And I shall continue to use Fiddleheads for getting high quality materials.