ArcRest Violin Alternate Wood Sets

Description

We’re pleased to introduce our new bases using alternate wood species. All of them have a unique look, but are just as strong and lightweight as the original.
– Ash features a bold, unique grain.
– Bamboo is a sustainable material and surprisingly strong.
– Beech has a bold figure and classic look.
– Birch is beautiful with an elegant figure.
– Etimoe is absolutely gorgeous with a complex figure and interesting underlying grain. Sometimes used for the backs of acoustic guitars.
– Hickory is hard and a little (1g) heavier than the rest.
– Ipe is very similar in characteristics to Pernambuco, and the finished bases have a rustic look. It is extremely hard and dense, and is even heavier (2g) than our hickory bases.
– Madrone has a very unique appearance and beautiful color.
– Persimmon has a classic and subtle appearance.
– Sapele is another wood frequently used for guitar backs. It has a beautiful color and grain pattern.
– All-maple. This features maple veneer on the outside, but with a maple core instead of our standard.

There are sets for every need.

• Have your own pad? The “Solo” is the one for you (it does not come with any pads).
• If you know exactly what you want, go with the single pad of your choice!
• The two-pad sets offer a little more flexibility.
• Finally, the Full Set comes with all four of the standard pads, for the most flexibility in finding the right fit. They are great for teachers, too!

The overall heights with each pad are approximately:
Extra Thin: 0.6″, 15.2mm
Thin: 0.84″ (a little more than 13/16″), 21.3mm
Medium: 0.95″ (about 15/16″), 24.1mm
Thick: 1.06″ (1-1/16″), 26.9mm
Extra Thick: 1.19″ (1-3/16″), 30.2mm