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LoopyLoonyLuna said:
Oddly I find the low-tech solution of a sponge and rubber band to be the most comfortable.
That is actually what I am using now. But a very high chinrest. Works great for me.
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I need to invest in a better chin rest sometime soon. Finding time to do so is an issue, and the I know I'm going to have a horrible time finding the right one. Luckily there are a few good strings shops around here, so I should be able to get knowledgeable assistance.
The chin rest I'm currently using is horrible.
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It makes an incredible difference. Hope you are able to find the right one for you.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
Not personally but I did closely follow someone who was going through an evaluation. The reason I was so interested in the Dunn is that it has the correct credentials:
Little or no forward lip. Almost ALL other commercial rests have a prominent forward lip.
A definite quick slope (right/left) to accept the jaw bone.
A prominent rise (hump) to encourage a solid hold.
The Dunn has no chin well edges to cause pain or discomfort.
More to the point …. the Dunn allowed the user to immediately abandon using a shoulder rest after years of experimenting. I had the same experience with my chin rest made with the same design philosophy.
PS I do believe that the Berber is special and might be just the thing for some people. I like the way the Berber can legitimately be played as center or left mount.
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Now this is interesting:
http://www.chinrests.com/index.html
If they ever have a workshop in my area I will make every effort to attend. The chinrests themselves are prices quite reasonably. I'm just leery of trying to fit myself with the kit or using long-distance fittings. However the kit might be worth it for a boutique style violin shop or a teacher interested in finding the exact right fit for their students.
I would love to try the Dunn but I don't like ordering equipment. I would prefer to try it in person.
In the CHINREST graphic, the second from left looks pretty close to the Dunn. I always thought that the fitting kit was a good idea but I do not know anyone who actually used it. The rumor is that CHINREST is "good".
I can only tell you that my change in chin rest made a tremendous difference in playing. I had not realized, to that point, how much physical and mental effort I was wasting. It was the biggest one-shot leap I ever made in my playing skills after 5 years of experiments. (I literally have a pile of shoulder rests just sitting on the rec room floor which has become a monument to the past ; )
What was special, was that I abandoned the shoulder rest in only a matter of hours to play without it where other reports tell of people trying to make the change after weeks of effort.
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LoopyLoonyLuna said:
Now this is interesting: http://www.chinrests.com/index.html
This is brilliant. Thanks for the link. The only problem is that the kit is so expensive. I think that the kit is what makes it special. If the kit was free upon returning and purchasing a chinrest, it would be perfect.
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The kit is too pricey for me, bearing in mind that i'm still playing my first full-sized violin (obtained in 8th grade, back in the stone age).
I did not find the kit price but I found the directions. They gotta be kiddin ! All I saw was many opportunities to make a mistake. There has to be a better way.
IF I had to take a shot at a trial chin rest, it would be the TEKA plastic at $7.95 from Shar and others. It looks close to a Dunn. In fact, I think I will order one next time I'm buying something. I recently bought a plastic chin rest and it was no problem compared to ebony.
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Under the menu, "Pricing"
$275,00 and doesn't include any complete chin-rests.
It might be easy enough but they should rent it or give a full refund upon ordering a chinrest.
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but the one who needs the least."
I will be amazed if they are still in business by the end of the summer.
Beares basically guarantees satisfaction but I imagine that they reserve the right to try remedies. In any case, their price was $168.
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WOW, talk about an expensive hobby
Maybe I should take up helicopter flying or something!!!
Helicopters might really be a cheaper hobby than a "state-of-the-art" bow.
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It can get expensive, but it's all in the name of love.
Unfortunately I have the mom disease and spend most of my musical budget on my children, drat it all.
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I think that you made the right decision though I hope some of the musical money comes your way soon. 
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So I had had some time and managed to visit the violin shop. I upgraded my 8 yr old to a 1/2 size violin (mostly on store credit earned from a previous rental (whew, dodged a bullet there). While I was there I upgraded my chinrest from the amazing selection of 2 styles they carry. It's definitely an improvement and huge leap in comfort, but now my case won't close.
DOH!
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LOL, my case is falling apart as well. I am considering buying a case cover instead though. They make real nice ones and as long as your case is in a half decent shape you can get by with the cover. Back-pack straps and all.
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but the one who needs the least."
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Mine is old shaped plastic student model with no room for anything other that the violin, two bows and the bare minimum of necessities. I think the luthier threw it in for free with the violin (he was probably tired of having it around). Frankly it's ugly-brown on the outside and lined with ORANGE velvet. Ye gods. I've needed to replace it for ages but it did the job and a new case just seemed frivolous.
So now I have a compelling reason to replace it now
Maybe I'll post a picture of it so everyone else can feel better about their cases.
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