Kun Standard Viola Shoulder Rest

The Kun Original Viola Shoulder Rest is a great option for violists looking for a shoulder rest that is simple, comfortable and lightweight. It will suit most 15”-16.5” violas.

Kun shoulder rests have been the shoulder rest of choice for many violinists and violists over the last 40 years, with one of the company’s core values being that acoustic qualities of a rest are as important as comfort.

The Kun is often chosen as one of the more comfortable rests, with its classic, slender design and foam padding, however it is equally chosen for its acoustic properties and this is due to the lightweight materials used and the thin, over-moulded rubber feet that have minimal contact with the instrument.

Heavier shoulder rests and shoulder rests that have a lot of contact with the viola can affect the resonance of your instrument however, the Kun has been designed to minimise this.

The Original Kun viola rests have the ability to be adjusted in three directions (height, width and tilt), unlike the Everest which has a fixed tilt design and can only be adjusted in height and width. This is one of the reasons why some musicians prefer the Kun. The other being that the Kun offers better acoustic qualities than the Everest.

Our staff have rated Kun rests as the best viola shoulder rests for beginners to professional players in regard to their ability to balance comfort and sound. The smaller sizes are often also the best solution for little players who have a slighter build as the body length of the Kun rests are shorter than the Everest. If this is the case for you and you are using an 11”, 12”, 13” or 14” viola, then please look at Kun rests for violin. 1/8-1/4 will suit 11” violas, 1/2-3/4 will suit 12” or 13” violas and 4/4 will fit 14” violas.

Buy this shoulder rest online or book an appointment with one of our staff for a free shoulder rest fitting in-store to see if this is the right shoulder rest for you.

Features:

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• Can be adjusted in three directions: height, width and tilt.
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• Overall shape and curvature of the rest suits around 95% of players.
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• Thick foam for comfort – 8mm.
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• Over-moulded rubber feet that minimise contact and protect your viola.
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• Two feet are included – short (14mm thread length), long (20mm thread length).
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• Adjustable – Unscrew feet brackets and select alternate positions for best fit to the instrument.
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• Extra height can be achieved by swapping out the regular feet for extra-long feet.
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• Kun Original for viola is suitable for the follow sizes: 15”, 15.5”, 16”, 16.5”.
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• Weight: 70g
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• Dimensions (cm):
  ,,Body Length – 22.5 (foam covers entire length)
  ,,Body Width – 2-3.5
  ,,Height (feet screwed in completely) – 5.2 (high side - chest), 4.8 (low side - shoulder), 3.8 (dip)
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  Feet width: 6.8cm,,
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