Pirastro KorfkerRest Viola Shoulder Rest
The ultimate in sound and comfort!
- Adjustable to each individual by bending
- Lets your instrument sound freely
- Featherlight construction in highest quality maple
- Extra accessories from 2018
- First shoulder rest using bendable tone wood which can be adjusted to the shape of the shoulder
- Offers extensive and very precise personal adjustment of position, height and tilt
- Brings out a much wider dynamic range from the instrument
- Allows a wider diversity in articulation
- Finer variations in string contact can be felt
- Minimal use of rubber improves sound characteristics
Inspired by the exceptional qualities of the Pirastro KorfkerCradle® together with violinist Berent Korfker, Pirastro has dedicated several years to the development and testing of the Pirastro KorfkerRest®. At 33 grams it is the lightest shoulder rest in the world. During this once in a lifetime collaboration, no stone was left unturned in the quest for the ultimate shoulder rest. Every part of this groundbreaking design has been painstakingly tested for sound properties and stability, resulting in a freedom of sound, expanded projection, and revolutionary security and comfort unmatched by any other shoulder rest. Pirastro achieved its goal of maximum freedom for the instrument by using many of the design features of the Pirastro KorfkerCradle® and the same superior materials.
The revolutionary light weight and exceptional tonal compatibility of the Pirastro KorkferRest® are the result of its high quality maple tone wood and a custom-made sound neutral aluminium alloy. The sleek, secure attachment feet add a minimum of weight to the design and only touch the viola on its very edge. With the use of bendable maple, hand finished and varnished to the highest standard, Pirastro presents yet another innovation to the string world. For the first time, a wooden shoulder rest can be bent to achieve the best possible fit. Combined with an extensive adjustment mechanism, it offers the user an unrivalled level of comfort.
Allowing the viola superior articulation, timbre and projection while offering the player extraordinary comfort and stability, the Pirastro KorfkerRest® sets a new standard in the design of the shoulder rest. Take your sound to the next level with the Pirastro KorfkerRest®.
Model 2 (from 2018)
- The KorfkerRest® now comes with the ErgoPack. It allows even more adjustments to suit the individual player and instrument.
- Optimized rubber feet provide exceptional security with an unmatched adhesive grip on the instrument.
- Improved rubber pads increase comfort and durability. The number of replacement pads has been raised from 2 to 4 pieces.