Shoulder Rests

Shop violin and viola shoulder rests at First Strings, from simple, affordable rests for beginners to fully adjustable models from Kun, Everest, Wolf, Bon Musica, FOM, Pirastro and our own First Strings range.

Shoulder rest sizing guide

Shoulder rests are sized to fit the instrument, and most models cover two or three sizes. Check the size options on each product before you buy.

• 1/16 to 1/4 violins: choose a small rest marked 1/16-1/4 or 1/8-1/4, such as the Kun Mini Collapsible (1/16-1/4), FOM (1/16-1/4) or Kun Original (1/8-1/4).
• 1/2 and 3/4 violins: choose a 1/2-3/4 rest, such as the Kun Original, Kun Super, Kun Collapsible or Everest in 1/2-3/4.
• 3/4 and 4/4 (full size) violins: choose a 3/4-4/4 or 4/4 rest, such as the Kun Original, Everest, FOM or Wolf in 3/4-4/4. A 3/4 violin can take either a 1/2-3/4 or a 3/4-4/4 rest, depending on the model.
• Violas: viola rests are sized in inches. Our Everest, Wolf and First Strings viola rests fit 15" to 16.5" violas, the Kun Original and Kun Collapsible viola rests fit 15" to 17", and the PSR rest fits 12" to 15" violas.

Not sure what size your instrument is? See our violin size chart and viola size chart. Free shipping on orders over $149 Australia-wide.