Description
The Mach One Synthetic Violin Shoulder Rest is a great option for violinists looking for an affordable, lightweight, form-fitting shoulder rest.
All Mach One shoulder rests have been ergonomically designed to mould perfectly to the player’s chest/shoulder, eliminating the need for thick padding. The body is made from injection moulded plastic, while the contact surface is a thin piece of suede leather that provides comfort and grip.
Adding weight and/or foam to a shoulder rest can dampen the sound of your instrument, so the idea behind the lack of thick foam padding is also not to hinder the vibrations of the violin, allowing for a more open and resonant sound. The feet can also have a dampening effect; however, the Mach One feet have also been designed with sound in mind, having minimal contact with the instrument.
Mach One shoulder rests are made and designed by Peter Mach, a violin Luthier based in Canada. Peter’s goal was to “design a shoulder rest that is so comfortable that you don’t even know it’s there!” His Luthier background has helped to create not only a fully functional shoulder rest, but also a beautiful one to compliment the beauty of the violin.
Mach One shoulder rests will often be a better solution for players who have a slightly longer neck and don’t suit the standard Kun or Everest shoulder rests.
PLEASE NOTE: the leather used for the padding and strap change colour from time to time, and may vary from the images shown
Specifications:
Weight: 54g
Length: 20cm (leather length is 15cm)
Width: 2.5cm (body width)
Height (feet screwed in completely): 6.5cm (high side), 5cm (low side)
Feet width: 4.8cm
+ Specially engineered ‘S’ shape design that moulds perfectly to your shoulder, eliminating the need for thick padding
+ Suede leather padding for comfort and grip - please note: leather colours change from time to time
+ The feet have minimal contact with the instrument, allowing the wood of the violin to vibrate more freely. They have been moulded from a single piece of rubber and have a lifetime guarantee.
+ Adjustable – Unscrew feet and select alternate positions for best fit to the instrument
+ Rest comes with two 25mm feet. Extra height can be achieved by swapping to longer feet
+ Available in two sizes: 1/4-1/2 and 3/4-4/4