PIRASTRO KorfkerRest® – A Revolutionary Shoulder Rest for Violin and Viola

The PIRASTRO KorfkerRest® is the world’s lightest shoulder rest, engineered to enhance the sound and playability of your instrument. Weighing just 32 grams for the violin and 40 grams for the viola, it combines innovative materials and thoughtful design to offer a truly unique experience for musicians seeking the perfect blend of comfort, sound quality, and adjustability.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Ultra-Light Design: The lightest shoulder rest available (32g for violin, 40g for viola), crafted to minimize interference with the instrument’s natural resonance.
• Adjustable Bendable Tone Wood: The first shoulder rest using flexible maple wood that conforms to the player’s shoulder, ensuring a custom fit and ergonomic playing experience.
• Precision Positioning: Allows for extensive modifications in position, height, and tilt, accommodating individual playing styles.
• Enhanced Sound Dynamics: Brings out a wider dynamic range and richer sound palette, making subtle articulation and string contact more perceptible.
• Minimal Rubber Components: Designed with minimal rubber to reduce sound dampening, allowing for clearer, more vibrant tones.
• Elegant Aesthetic: Complements the timeless beauty of your instrument, with a design that’s as visually refined as it is functional.

Introducing the KorfkerRest® Model 2:

The new Model 2 includes the ErgoPack upgrade, offering even more adjustment options and improved stability:

• ErgoPack for Extra Adjustability: Allows for greater flexibility in customizing the fit.
• Optimized Rubber Feet: Provide exceptional security and adhesion without compromising sound quality.
• Enhanced Comfort and Durability: Upgraded rubber pads increase comfort and longevity, with four replacement pads included.
• Now Available for Viola: Expanded compatibility to bring the same level of comfort and sound freedom to viola players.

Why Choose the PIRASTRO KorfkerRest®?

The KorfkerRest® is the result of years of research and innovation, incorporating the same technologies used in the renowned PIRASTRO KorfkerCradle®. Its lightweight design and minimal rubber use set it apart from traditional rests, which can weigh up to 200 grams and significantly alter the instrument’s sound. By utilizing bendable maple and a special aluminum alloy, the KorfkerRest® maintains the instrument’s natural resonance while providing a stable, comfortable support.

During development, extensive sound testing was conducted to select materials and designs that offered minimal interference with the violin’s tonal qualities. This meticulous attention to detail ensures that the KorfkerRest® delivers a pure, uncolored sound and unmatched responsiveness, allowing musicians to express the full range of their instrument’s capabilities.

Advanced Material Composition

The KorfkerRest® utilizes:

• Bendable Maple Tone Wood: Chosen for its exceptional sound properties and crafted using a specialized mechanical process to maintain its tonal integrity.
• Lightweight Aluminum Alloy: Used for the legs and feet, offering superior stability with minimal weight.
• Sound-Neutral Varnish: Developed in collaboration with a leading international laboratory to ensure the wood retains its acoustic properties.

Unmatched Attachment and Stability

The KorfkerRest® features a unique attachment system designed to maintain secure contact with the instrument while exerting minimal influence on its sound. The newly optimized rubber feet are specifically engineered to grip the instrument’s edge outside the purfling, providing stability without damping vibrations. This elegant design ensures that the shoulder rest enhances, rather than detracts from, the instrument’s tonal characteristics.

Experience Freedom of Sound

For musicians seeking to push the boundaries of sound and expression, the PIRASTRO KorfkerRest® offers an unparalleled solution. Its innovative design and cutting-edge materials redefine the shoulder rest, allowing your violin or viola to resonate more freely and respond more sensitively than with any traditional rest. The result is a playing experience that feels truly liberating, with a depth and clarity of sound that traditional shoulder rests simply can’t match.

Embrace the freedom of sound with the PIRASTRO KorfkerRest®—where innovation meets artistry. Available for both violin and viola.