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Shoulder Rests

circular image with green border - shoulder rest on violin

FAQs

Have questions about our shoulder rests? You've come to the right place!

If you don't see the answer to your question, kindly submit it below and Rhiannon will answer it as soon as possible.

 

How do I fit/adjust my Bon Musica Shoulder Rest to be most comfortable?

The place where straps rest on your shoulder is the most natural place for things to sit and feel comfortable. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

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

The bent metal section needs to be gently straightened to get wider or bent to be narrower. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Does your Bon Musica shoulder rest work for lefty violins?

Yes, the Bon Musica can be used for right- and left-handed violins. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Where do I find Bon Musica instructions?

Instructions as well as several FAQs how to adjust your Bonmusica can be easily found on this site. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

What chin rest and shoulder rest combination do you recommend?

Rhiannon uses a Guarneri chinrest with a Deluxe brown Strad Pad (Velcro Fastener) and a Bon Musica Shoulder Rest altered to have the HKG50 long claw section on both ends... Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

How much space does the 4/4 violin Bonmusica take up in a case?

The fit of your Bonmusica inside the case depends on the configuration of your case and how your rest is adjusted. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Do you offer replacement parts for the Bon Musica?

Yes! Fiddleheads sells all the hard to find AUTHENTIC replacement parts! Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Do I need a wrench or tools to adjust the Bon Musica?

No, you don't need any special tools. For most people adjustment with bare hands does the trick. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

If I buy a spare long claw (HKG50) for my long neck, on which end do I install it?

The Bonmusica comes standard with the long claw on the chest end, and a short claw on the shoulder end. To give more height for your long neck, you will remove the shorter claw from the shoulder end and install the added long claw to that end so now both are long. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

How can I reattach the foam padding to my Bonmusica?

Though Bon Musica uses rubber cement, Rhiannon suggests you use double-sided carpet tape. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Can I return this rest if I can't make it fit comfortably?

We're sorry to hear that but are here to assist you with adjusting it so it fits comfortably or, if need be, returning it. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

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