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Guarnerius! Anyone know anything about this chin rest name?
Haven't seen one up close and personal but it looks like a good comfortable shape.
I'm looking to get a little extra height to see if it cures my back problem when I practice for a long time
I am amazed at how old people of my age are.....
One of the worse.
Watch people who (try to) use it on YouTube.
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I have one in the test kit. The thing is that it is one of the most common ones but the one that I include is the model with a hump.
When it comes to chin-rests a lot is dependent upon your jaw build and shape. Also how you hold your instrument, height and position.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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Lol, you have one with a hump?
Funny, but in England "having the hump" with someone means thet've upset you.
Just sayin!
I thing I had better find a shop with a few to try, will be a bit expensive for me to try your option Fiddlerman, if they get lost in the post, it could prove out expensive for me.
I am amazed at how old people of my age are.....
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Thanks Oliver, I'll go check YouTube
I am amazed at how old people of my age are.....
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Sure Terry. It's not going to be profitable for me anyway. I just want to help people find their ideal chin-rest.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
OK, I checked Fiddlershop and snooped around BUT I did not find details of your(FM) chin rest deal. How does it work?
In retrospect, any reasonable investment towards the correct chin rest would have saved me a lot of wasted time, sore necks and back and at least $100, I'm sure. Throw in shoulder rests and we're talking maybe $250-300.
And I now know that there was a great impact on my (lack of) progress. Too much to fight off discomfort and play the best violin at the same time.
The fact is that I have made every mistake possible and have even invented a few of my own!
PS I only regret that I already have an ebony Berber because your wood version is a honey !!
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About chin rest, think I might try raising mine a little. Pierre, what did you use for shim material on yours?
No matter where you go, there you are!
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Actually, I used to be spoiled and the orchestra paid for everything. I left it to a luthier and he built it up for me. He used Ebony. It fits so well that it looks like it's part of the chin-rest. Still as good as new after about 15 years.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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