Are you able to use a shoulder rest with this violin? If so, what brand of shoulder rest has worked for you?
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You certainly can. The plastic body extends along the edge of what would have been the lower bout of the violin allowing any shoulder rest to be used that would work on a normal violin. I personally like Kun, but the style of rest will depend a lot on how high off the shoulder you want it and several brands make a similar style.
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I would suggest you go with a travel iron as they are the lightest in weight. When your shoulder recovers to your being comfortable with a little weight, then the Oliso would be perfect. I have fractured my right shoulder years ago, cannot lift this arm comfortably over my head and enjoy using the Oliso without pain. It is a wonderful appliance. Donna
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There is plenty of room and even a specially designated place inside the case under the neck of the violin for a shoulder rest
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I'm over 10 yrs experienced eastern style classical violin player. I haven't found any noticeable difference in sound or tonal quality with a good violin. I have tried different violins that include professional violins and even electric violins like yamaha SV255 as well. But this is just my opinion. The only factor that can affect the sound / tonal quality is how tightly hols your violin between your lower jaw and shoulder. Some people hold violin a bit tight between shoulder and jaw. This same effect might not be reproduced when using this shoulder pad.
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Yes you'll be happy with this for quite awhile... Sounds good, stays in tune and comes complete except for a shoulder rest which I would recommend you should also invest in.
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Hi Tammy. I think that it would fit your viola because you can slide it on and adjust it so that it fits your shoulder comfortably. My daughter has been using it in class for about 4 weeks now and all is well. I originally was going to go to the music store with her teacher to find one that fit her and her instrument; however, upon putting the Everest on the 4/4 violin, everyone agreed that the Everest shoulder rest was great fit and very soft to her jaw/shoulder position when she plays. Please feel free to let me know how it works for your viola because a few of my daughter's classmates are using the Everest or sponges until they can get an Everest/or music store shoulder rest for themselves. Most of the viola players had their original music store purchased shoulder rest in her class she told me when I asked if any had an Everest. Hope this helps.
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I have shoulder length and works for me. I love it and I can tell when I forget to use it. Trying it is worth a shot!
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We are sorry to tell you that we don't carry viola shoulder rest, and the full size violin shoulder rest won't fit a full size viola.
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Yea, i was considering making some kind of armrest/heat shield there. Might help to use the shoulder strap, but i hate using them.
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Only the shoulder rest. But it will not accommodate a large Bon Musica style rest at all. Great if you're using a kuhn style.
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I doubt it. Mine has a chin rest but no shoulder rest. With the chin rest it is almost flush to the top of where the fiddle sits in the case. There is lots of room to put the shoulder rest though.
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Not sure. I would try it before buying in a regular store then you would know. Or through Amazon and if not right, then send it back. Try going to manufacturer of the item and see what they recommend. I only play a 4/4 violin full size when I get around to it
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Just received mine. My violin is 8 1/4 at the lower bout. The case measures 8.5 and there is essentially no foam padding round the inside. So, the violin just slops around inside and is not secure at all. It's going to have to go back.
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I don't think so. I have a 15 1/2 Inch viola and I use it on the smallest setting, but I like my shoulder rest fairly close the edge of it.
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No shoulder rest, just comes with the chin rest. You can use a cloth for shoulder rest.
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Get a set of GOOD strings not the ones that come with the violin. BE PATIENT it will take some time to adjust and for the stings to stretch out. It took a few weeks if constant adjustment even in the middle if practices but now it stays tuned ir close to it almost as well as my good violin.I use this one to practice in the early morning when the family is asleep it isnt silent but pretty quiet
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My full sized violin fits very well. My violin actually is actually a 14 inch viola, and the case just barely accommodates the wider ribs. There is a strap for the neck to secure the instrument as well.The case comes with shoulder straps.