Better brand of violin shoulder rest?

Question:Currently, I'm using a Resonans shoulder rest for my 4/4 violin. It's quite old and wearing down so I'm thinking of buying a new one. The only other type of rests I can buy locally are Kuns, which cost $45 at the music store downtown (other than foams). I've been thinking of getting one from the internet, since they're cheap at eBay.

So...has anyone tried the Menuhin (or Comford) types, with the four legs? Or the Bon Musica ones, with the curve? Or should I get the Kuns (from the store or eBay)?

Can you guys tell me how they are, how it makes you violin sound (different or not), how they feel, quality, etc...

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Currently, I'm using a Resonans shoulder rest for my 4/4 violin. It's quite old and wearing down so I'm thinking of buying a new one. The only other type of rests I can buy locally are Kuns, which cost $45 at the music store downtown (other than foams). I've been thinking of getting one from the internet, since they're cheap at eBay.

So...has anyone tried the Menuhin (or Comford) types, with the four legs? Or the Bon Musica ones, with the curve? Or should I get the Kuns (from the store or eBay)?

Can you guys tell me how they are, how it makes you violin sound (different or not), how they feel, quality, etc...

I had to go through about 5 different shoulder rests before I was comfortable with one.I use a Bon Musica, and I love it. You can adjust the curve so it fits your shoulder comfortably.. It doesn't affect how your violin sounds, and neither should any other shoulder rest.. I've had it for years and it's still in great condition.. Unless you lose it or are careless with it it most likely won't need to be replaced for a long time.

I like the fact that you can adjust just about anything on it. The curve can be bended, it can be made higher or lower, etc.

I would recommend going to a music store that will let you try on different shoulder rests. Each person has their preference.

my kun was 12$, idk where your shopping but you can get em for less than that

well I got the brand KUN it's pretty comforable....

a shoulder rest will not change the sound of your violin but only if you put it on wrong trust me it happened before in my orchestra class.A shoulder rest kinda feels good but you have to try it your self.

i like Kuns, but take ur violin to the shop and try out several...

the shoulder rests that are like the air thing... i forget their names. apparently those dampen the sound.

Get the Kun.