Shoulder Rests of the Future

[Jacobus Drainer]

shoulder rest of the future

[clover]

These dang contraptions are just gonna keep getting worse

[Byrdbop]

I've actually made a prototype for a shoulder rest that does not attach to the violin and therefore supports the body of the violin whilst allowing easy and free movement.  So much more comfortable and simple than any other device I've used.  I'm not sure if something new like this would be financially viable to pursue.  I'm assuming as soon as the you manufacture something like this a myriad of copies are produced in China and sold on Ebay etc. 

[Flat_the_3rd_n_7th]

I realize this is bumped up, but I still wonder--has anyone actually played a Viper, and how do you think it compares to a traditional violin--transfer of technique, etc, not electric sound.  I have not, so I'm curious...

[Spelman]

I've played a few Vipers and don't like them. I prefer to have a standard positioning of the fiddle. That paddle also hits some lady players in an umm...awkward manner...