| Let's "face" it - your violin chinrest is not exactly designed for comfort. Since 1820, it's been carved out of a block of very hard wood, such as ebony or rosewood.
But if you want to play your best, you simply have to be comfortable.
Like at practice time. It is especially difficult to put in the time you need to improve if your "hickey" or "fiddler's chin" is acting up.
And a shoulder rest, which does a great job of protecting your shoulder, isn't designed to protect your chin.
The GelRest offers a solution. It has a feel and texture like your own skin, so it gently molds to your chin making your violin feel like it was made for you. The GelRest is even molded with special contouring that make holding the violin in the correct position much easier, without bruises or scarring.
We know comfort is important, but looks are important too. That's why the GelRest is designed to blend in with the classic look of the violin. Since the GelRest is molded, we were able to base our molds on 5 classic chinrest shapes: the Strad, the Teka, the Flesch, the Dresden, and the ever-popular Guarneri.
If you are new to the violin, take a moment to familiarize yourself with these chinrest shapes. Each of these classic designs means that any player can have a comfortable gel cushion that maintains the timeless design of their instrument. Each is available as a simple stick-on that is easy to attach. Or, for a perfect fit, we have on our own line of hand-carved chinrests which can be ordered with GelRest pre-installed.
Even if you're using Rosewood or Boxwood pegs and tailpiece, we have a matching GelRest. Take a look at our range of colors and designs. We have a GelRest to match all the traditional woods, as well as some color choices that may surprise you.
Read on for some testimonials from a few of our 15,000 strong customers . . .
I've been playing the violin for over 3 decades. As a result I have a permanent "lump" under the left side of my chin due to the wooden chin rest. Over the years playing, I've come to accept the continuing inflammation and accompanying pain that goes with being a violinist. Since I began using the GelRest, this suffering is no longer a reality for me . As a professional violinist, it is not uncommon for me to play for four or more hours at a time. Now that I use the Chinrest, I enjoy a painless musical experience and I no longer have to endure the unsightly inflammation I had always accepted as an inevitable price of being a violinist. Thank you Stephen for creating the GelRest.
Robert Anthony Aviles 7-string electric violinist
I have tried almost every competing product before I discovered the GelRest. Now I am hooked on unmatched comfort and durability. It has a streamlined, cool look that is great for live performances and a favorite of all of my students.
www.andrea-young.com
It is a really great product and I really do enjoy using it. It takes the stress from playing the violin. All too often people don't know where the pain is and it stems from the neck and for me what chair to use while I play for long periods of time!
Janice Felsher
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