Universal – The ArcRest

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ArcRest Universal Full Set
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ArcRest Universal Carbon Fiber Full Set
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ArcRest Universal Set
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ArcRest Universal Carbon Fiber Set
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ArcRest Universal Solo
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ArcRest Universal Carbon Fiber Solo
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ArcRest Universal Tonewood Series sets
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Testimonials

One very interesting thing, the ArcRest helps my sense of rotational motion with my shoulder and it makes the long hours immensely easier! After practicing some very high end virtuosic pieces on viola with a regular nice shoulder rest, my left hand is ready to give out, agonizing… I can’t use the traditional shoulder rest after using yours.

Paul PeabodyViolinNew York City Ballet OrchestraNew York, NY

During my performing career I played both, with various shoulder rests and without. Straight out of the box, the ArcRest felt like the ideal match for my Lorenzo Storioni’s sound projection quality, overtones and ease of playing, thus enabling me to use it instantly in masterclasses and concerts. Students, teachers and performing artists should greatly benefit from using the ArcRest.

Sergiu SchwartzWilliam B. and Sue Marie Turner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Violin, String Area Coordinator, Schwob Virtuosi String Ensemble DirectorColumbus State UniversitySchwob School of Music

I’ve tried many different shoulder pads in my career and had been a long time user of those pink ‘cosmetic sponges’….until I recently switched over to the ArcRest. I liked the cosmetic pads for their comfort, and the freedom of movement that they allowed. The ArcRest achieves both these things and more! I admit that I was skeptical at first about the claims that it would help an instruments’ sound, but after trying the ArcRest on several different violins, I am a believer. The ArcRest may be rel… Read more

Perrin YangViolinRochester Philharmonic OrchestraRochester, NY

The carbon fiber viola ArcRest is what I have been looking for all my life! A combination of simplicity and nice design that not only fits perfectly on the viola but it gives me the perfect comfort and flexibility while playing my instrument.

Roberto HenriquezFlorida Grand Opera and Palm Beach Symphony West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

I took violin lessons with Tigran in high school and I think it’s so beautiful that his teachings of connection wit the instrument and liberation of a beautiful sound come together in this innovative shoulder rest. It is both firm and light, comfortable, and makes violin playing easier and more fun than with any other shoulder rest. I highly recommend it!

Luby KiriakidiHarvard PhD student

As soon as I tried the ArcRest I knew it was what I had been searching for. It opened up the sound on my violin, and it allowed complete freedom in playing. I highly recommend it!

Linda OwenViolinPacific SymphonyOrange County, CA

You have an absolutely excellent product! I love it and my students love it as well! Such a great alternative to the old school sponge and 99% of shoulder rests.

Daniel LamasOwnerLamas String StudioManhattan, NY

I really like the ArcRest because of how comfortable it is and how it helps open up the sound of my instrument!

Pedro MendezAssistant Principal ViolaIllinois Philharmonic OrchestraChicago, IL

I play viola in a local orchestra and have been trying different shoulder rests. I stumbled onto your website and decide to give the ArcRest a try. I got it this morning and tried it – oh WOW what a difference – the quality of sound from my viola is amazing and it is very comfortable. My viola teacher tried it on her viola and now she wants one! I will definitely recommend this to the other viola and violin players in the orchestra! Thank you for the great product!

Mary Beth CasementPediatricianCarlsbad, CA, USA

My custom ArcRest is exactly what I’d been looking for. As someone new to playing without a shoulder rest I was struggling to find something that would add a bit of support under the violin without detracting from the freedom I’d found in both my posture and sound quality. I wasn’t sure what I needed when I first asked Tigran about the ArcRest but he worked with me to create one that is perfectly tailored to my setup and the carbon fiber reacts beautifully to my instrument which livens… Read more

Jeanelle ThompsonPrincipal 2nd violinRochester Philharmonic OrchestraRochester, NY

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ArcRest Universal Full Set

ArcRest Universal Carbon Fiber Full Set

ArcRest Universal Set

ArcRest Universal Carbon Fiber Set

ArcRest Universal Solo

ArcRest Universal Carbon Fiber Solo

ArcRest Universal Tonewood Series sets