Wittner recently released a new chin and shoulder rest for violins, titled the "Float on Air" System.

It combines a free-floating shoulder rest with a flexible chin rest that can be individually adjusted in height and inclination.

Combined, the system allows for enhanced sound development and vibration of the instrument.

The system is pre-mounted and easy to attach to either a 3/4 or 4/4 violin.

Weighing 99 grams and made out of anti-allergenic materials, it is around 25% lighter than conventional combinations of shoulder rest and chin rest.

The shoulder rest can be flexibly adjusted at two points for optimum support and comfort, while the arm and padding can be easily removed and reattached.

 

"The Wittner shoulder rest and the Wittner chin rests are constructed to work and being combined easily together," Patrick Schönherr from Witter told The Violi Channel. "All parts are technically and material wise coordinated with each other. So it was obvious to offer a ready to play combination."

"Mount it on the violin and try out some positions. You will shortly find the best position for you," he added

 

Watch the video below to learn more about the new system: