This Berber-style chinrest has a medium size plate and elegant design that looks good and feels good!
• A very comfortable option for violinists
• Accommodates various chin/jaw positions
• Fits 4/4 or 3/4 violin
• 28 mm tall at the highest part
• Standard bracket, centre mounted
• Available in Ebony, Rosewood, and Boxwood
The Berber Boxwood Violin Chinrest was popular in the 1980s, particularly in Europe. There was a regular demand for this unusually shaped but rather beautiful chinrest, which fits over the tailpiece. It has recently regained popularity. Using only the highest quality seasoned, fine-grained hardwoods available, all are stained and finished using the traditional methods.
The Berber chinrest is a very comfortable option for violinists, accommodating various chin/jaw positions. A centre-mounted chinrest with a large, wide plate, sharp ridge, and tall plate height. This Berber-style chinrest has a medium size plate and elegant design that looks good and feels good!
Available in Ebony, Boxwood, and Rosewood for full-size Violin and Viola.
The height of this chinrest is approximately 1".
Max Plate Height: 28 mm
The Berber chin rest by Gewa is one of our most popular chin rests. It's a centre-mounted chin rest with a scooped side wing to allow the chin to move to the tailpiece's side.
Suitable for 4/4 size violins
This chin rest is remarkable, allowing for modern playing technique without affecting the individuality of handling the instrument. Its fabrication is compact yet perfectly elegant design.
• Natural wood that is not varnished
• Ebony, Santos-Morado, Walnut, Pear, or Maple
• Single barrel, gold-plated clamp
• Suitable for both Violin and Viola
• Adjustable angle
• Skin-friendly and easy care
• 28 mm height
The Kaufman chin rest is very wide and low, offering a generous shallow bowl shape with a ledge that goes from end to end.
• Fits 4/4 or 3/4 violins
• ~18 mm tall
• Standard bracket, side-mounted
• Made of ebony
• 101mm - 110mm, approximate cup width
• Designed with an arch over the tailpiece
• A minimized footprint for optimized acoustics
The Teka's overall shape appeals to players whose faces are somewhat V-shaped and whose chins are rather broad.
• Plastic chinrest
• Maximum height over instrument edge, (4/4) 25mm
• Model Teka
• GEWA brand.
• Made in Germany
The Dresden chinrest appeals to people whose jaws are fleshier but need some contour (a dip) for their left jaw bone.
• Dresden chin rest fits 4/4-size violins
• Medium-depth cup with a medium-low profile for added comfort
• Made from ebony wood
• Standard bracket, side-mounted
The Flesch model chinrest is super comfortable, with a generous cup offering plenty of real estate for various chin/jaw placements.
• Fits 4/4 to 3/4 violins
• ~25 mm tall
• Standard bracket
• Centre-mounted
• Ebony model
This Teka Chin Rest is - according to our experience - the most comfortable chin rest for most violin and viola players. This version is made of genuine ebony timber and is hand carved.
• Teka-style chin rest for violins
• Mounts on the left side and partially extends over the tailpiece
• Higher profile for players with longer necks
• Made from ebony wood
This Berber-style ebony chinrest fits 4/4 size violins with chrome fittings. It is made in Germany in the workshop of Reiner Wilfer.
• Ebony chinrest
• Fits 4/4 size violins
• height adjustable
• Sits over the tailpiece
• Centre mount or slightly to the left
• The lip is relatively shallow and soft on the chin
• Medium to a shallow cup
• Made in the workshop of Reiner Wilfer
• Made in Germany
