Kun Bravo Viola Shoulder Rest

The Kun Bravo Viola Shoulder Rest is a great option for violists looking for a wooden shoulder rest that is comfortable, beautiful and lightweight. It will fit most 15”-16.5” violas.

The Bravo’s base is made from bent hardwood laminates oriented to provide the precise combination of strength and flexibility. The base hand-made in Italy from European curly maple to reflect the back of a fine violin. Wooden shoulder rests are not only aesthetically beautiful, but offer greater acoustic performance as well.

The Bravo has beautiful brass foot brackets, used to adjust the width between the feet to perfectly fit your viola, and they have used the highest quality foam padding (9mm thickness) which offers grip, comfort and maximum durability.

Kun shoulder rests have been the shoulder rest of choice for many violinists and violists over the last 40 years, with one of the company’s core values being that acoustic qualities of a rest are as important as comfort.

The Kun is often chosen as one of the more comfortable rests, with its classic, slender design and foam padding, however it is equally chosen for its acoustic properties and this is due to the lightweight materials used and the thin, over-moulded rubber feet that have minimal contact with the instrument.

Heavier shoulder rests and shoulder rests that have a lot of contact with the viola can affect the resonance of your instrument however, the Kun has been designed to minimise this.

The Kun Bravo viola rests have the ability to be adjusted in three directions (height, width and tilt), unlike the Everest which has a fixed tilt design and can only be adjusted in height and width. This is one of the reasons why some musicians prefer the Kun. The other being that the Kun offers better acoustic qualities than the Everest.

Our staff have rated Kun rests as the best shoulder rests for beginners to professional players in regard to their ability to balance comfort and sound. Buy this shoulder rest online or book an appointment with one of our staff for a free shoulder rest fitting in-store to see if this is the right shoulder rest for you.

Features:

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• Can be adjusted in three directions: height, width and tilt.
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• Overall shape and curvature of the rest will fit most players.
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• Thick foam for comfort – 9mm.
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• Kun Bravo shoulder rests are available in standard and collapsible models for violin and viola.
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• Over-moulded rubber feet that minimise contact and protect your viola.
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• Two feet are included – short (14mm thread length), long (20mm thread length).
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• Adjustable – Unscrew feet brackets and select alternate positions for best fit to the instrument.
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• Extra height can be achieved by swapping out the regular feet for extra-long feet.
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• Suitable for the follow sizes: 15”, 15.5”, 16”, 16.5”.
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• Weight: 87g
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• Dimensions (cm):
  Body Length – 22.5 (foam covers entire length)
  Body Width – 2.8-3.5
  Height (feet screwed in completely) – 4.9 (high side - chest), 4.7 (low side - shoulder), 3.2 (dip)
  
  Feet width: 6.8cm
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