The Efel Shoulder Rest - The Best For The Viola And Violin! Review

[@RonaldHouston]

Great news! I am now the distributor of this wonderful shoulder rest! In the USA! So please contact me at [e-mail] and soon we will launch the web sites violazone.com and violinzone.com. Sign up on the welcome page for a discount code and info! Very excited about this!

[@sonialancaster2690]

My viola has wide upper bouts measuring 255mm (9 7/8 inches approx). Will the shoulder rest fit my viola? Thanks

[@gabrielforman6361]

Hi, great video! It’s my dad who makes them all by hand in his little workshop. I’ve been using them since I was a wee violinist and I remember him trying out different designs, foams, wires etc. Me often being a little guinea pig to test them on. So it’s great to see you enjoy using them :)

[@RonaldHouston]

Yes these are awesome shoulder rests! I always recommend them to everyone! Kudos to your dad!

[@Abramentho]

What is the best site to get the latest viola shoulder rest from your dad?

[@RonaldHouston]

@@Abramenthohello. In the USA you can get them from me! I am the rep and distributor of this great shoulder rest. Soon will launch the site violazone.com and violinzone.com in the meantime.. email me at [e-mail] and sign up on the site to get info!

[@belmon38]

What about sound? For some people the effect on the sound is important too. Some of them damp the resonance while others enhance it. I wonder about this one with so much foam and no wood at all...

[@RonaldHouston]

The EFEL shoulder rest actually helps enhance the sound due to its ingenious ergonomic design! Thank you for the comment!

[@brookemickelson3559]

I think this looks like a great alternative to the ridiculously priced Korfker shoulder rest. Interested to try one! What site / how did you order them? I'm seeing Efel's website but it's in Euros, not sure theyll ship to the US.

[@jameschristiansson3137]

Got mine from Viola Zone here in the US.

[@altolows7635]

I tweaked the EFEL a lot so that it sits up on my shoulder and stays off my busom. With the Wave 1 chin rest it's perfect and my scroll stays high. It never falls off the viola. Wonderful!

[@RonaldHouston]

Hello… that’s great! I just am launching a new online store.. Violazone.com . Please check it out and put your email on our launching page! And.. may I use this comment as one of my testimonials please?

[@marklandson]

Thanks for this review! I would love to try it.

[@sarahspector5294]

Yes, please!

[@RonaldHouston]

Hello! Thank you for viewing the video! ❤ Does "yes please" mean you want one of these?

[@sarahspector5294]

Yes !

[@RonaldHouston]

Shoulder rests coming soon! They are sending my huge order from Europe!

[@jameschristiansson3137]

I'd like to buy one. Viola.

[@RonaldHouston]

Sure .. please email me at [e-mail] I'll get you one

[@jameschristiansson3137]

@@RonaldHouston Email sent, thanks.

[@ab-zg8pt]

Interesting! BTW I got the Warchal Ambers in today!!!!! I'm in San Antonio - is there a way I could order one of them from you, or are they strictly for your students?

[@RonaldHouston]

Sure.. I can send one to you!

[@ab-zg8pt]

@@RonaldHouston I'll find a way to contact you 🙂

[@Jordenweiss]

Looks wonderful! How can I purchase one for violin?

[@RonaldHouston]

Did you receive my email about this!?

[@peggysx]

Am very interested in the Efel 5 for viola 15 1/2"

[@RonaldHouston]

Can’t wait till you try it!

[@jonathangriffin6740]

for viola does it adjust to fit a 16" as well as a 17.5" viola ... concerned about tertis models with a wide bottom part.

[@RonaldHouston]

It's worth a try! It seems to fit most violas! Www.violazone.com

[@RonaldHouston]

Thank you for your comment

[@elviraelizondo4812]

Can u sent one to me? 😂😂 just kidding. Nice to see ur unboxing Mr Houston !

[@jytte47]

This viola shoulderrest looks very interesting, but before I buy, it I would like to know how far you can pull out the wire for the chest (not the the one for the sholder) I need 10 cm. I would also like to know the model of your chinrest.

[@RonaldHouston]

You can pull out quite a bit but 10 cm may be pushing limits! It is a Frisch and Denig chin test!

[@lucasgreengold5648]

This looks great, how can I purchase one?

[@RonaldHouston]

Hello... I am now the US distributor for this wonderful shoulder rest! So would you please email me at [e-mail].... I am getting an order in very shortly and can have one your way.. I am offering a promotion for this product!! Thank you so much! I'm excited that you enjoyed the video of this product!

[@kathy7352]

Is this shoulder rest more for players with long necks? Are their shoulder rests for players who prefer low shoulder rests and do not want to use a sponge or pad?

[@RonaldHouston]

I think it's good for all people!!! And I think there is a slightly lower version I can get

[@hlkearns]

I have had rotator cuff surgery and since I have not found a viola shoulder rest that is comfortable. After recently viewing your review of the EFEL shoulder rest, it seems as though this shoulder rest wmay suit my needs. Where would you recommend that I find one? Thank you for the GREAT KZbin videos! Please keep them coming!!!🎻

[@RonaldHouston]

Hello... I can get you one.. Would you please wait a week or two.... I just had surgery two days ago and have to order a new batch! Thx.. My email is [e-mail]...

[@RonaldHouston]

I think you will really like it!

[@cindyrubinfine2941]

I am short and play with my viola facing more forward than to the side. Will this rest work in that position? My kuhn is killing me...thinking of trying a foam one. Thanks

[@Totoro144]

I watched your video then I bought one in June. Now I watched this video again in the meantime trying to adjust the foot but it just snapped 🫠

[@robertpadgett4192]

I definitely need to order one.

[@RonaldHouston]

Yes you do!!

[@pedroramos9080]

Achei muito bom esse descanso de ombro qual o valor dele??? E possível enviar para o Brasil??

[@RonaldHouston]

If you wait a bit.. We probably can get one to brasil!

[@franciesilos8242]

Hi Ronald, great review! I would love to purchase one - viola plus model if possible. Any left/or how can I get one. Thank you!

[@RonaldHouston]

Yes I can get for you!

[@johnalexander301]

Looks good. I’d like to try one for viola and one for violin! Where can I get them?

[@RonaldHouston]

Send me an email at my smu email... I'll see about getting you one of you like!

[@JacquesLuu]

Can you tell me how many grams it weights?

[@RonaldHouston]

Violin about 40 g Viola about 45 gramd.. It is awesome.. And I am getting some in very soon!

[@prodigyr3born274]

Do you prefer these shoulder rests to the pirastro korfkerrest? They're certainly much cheaper.

[@RonaldHouston]

Yes I do.. I also have the Pirastro.. the shape of similar. The EFEL is softer and easier to adjust! Very accommodating

[@Samerviolin]

Hi I would like to try this but maybe try to purchase it so I can return it if I don’t like it is there a website I can purchase these from? Thanks!

[@RonaldHouston]

I'll see if there is a way for this. But I doubt you will want to return it!

[@RonaldHouston]

It is much more comfortable than a kun.. you can bend it around and fit to yourself.. and I am getting shipment tomorrow and offering a special .. if you want one

[@pedroramos9080]

Seria prá uma viola 42

[@rickdeckard1075]

and when someone sits on it and bends it completely out of the shape youve spent weeks trying to perfect?

[@RonaldHouston]

Ah.. Good question! Thankfully.. It does not bend very easily and retains it's shape very well! So sitting in it will not affect this shoulder rest

[@rickdeckard1075]

@@RonaldHouston ah ok, sounds good.

[@DivaDeb1234]

Wow I can't get it on my violin. There's no instructions

[@DivaDeb1234]

Where do you buy them ?

[@RonaldHouston]

You can purchase this at violazone.com! Thank you so much for viewing!

[@DivaDeb1234]

@@RonaldHouston thank you it looks like all of these are for viola ? I play Violin

[@RonaldHouston]

Ah! Try violinzone.com