The Efel Shoulder Rest - The Best For The Viola And Violin! Review

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024

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  • @RonaldHouston
    @RonaldHouston  10 місяців тому +1

    Great news! I am now the distributor of this wonderful shoulder rest! In the USA! So please contact me at ron@jdrviolins.com and soon we will launch the web sites violazone.com and violinzone.com. Sign up on the welcome page for a discount code and info! Very excited about this!

    • @sonialancaster2690
      @sonialancaster2690 3 місяці тому

      My viola has wide upper bouts measuring 255mm (9 7/8 inches approx). Will the shoulder rest fit my viola? Thanks

  • @gabrielforman6361
    @gabrielforman6361 Рік тому +7

    Hi, great video! It’s my dad who makes them all by hand in his little workshop. I’ve been using them since I was a wee violinist and I remember him trying out different designs, foams, wires etc. Me often being a little guinea pig to test them on. So it’s great to see you enjoy using them :)

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому +1

      Yes these are awesome shoulder rests! I always recommend them to everyone! Kudos to your dad!

    • @Abramentho
      @Abramentho Рік тому +2

      What is the best site to get the latest viola shoulder rest from your dad?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  10 місяців тому

      @@Abramenthohello. In the USA you can get them from me! I am the rep and distributor of this great shoulder rest. Soon will launch the site violazone.com and violinzone.com in the meantime.. email me at ron@jdrviolins.com and sign up on the site to get info!

    • @belmon38
      @belmon38 10 місяців тому

      What about sound? For some people the effect on the sound is important too. Some of them damp the resonance while others enhance it. I wonder about this one with so much foam and no wood at all...

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  9 місяців тому

      The EFEL shoulder rest actually helps enhance the sound due to its ingenious ergonomic design! Thank you for the comment!

  • @altolows7635
    @altolows7635 10 місяців тому

    I tweaked the EFEL a lot so that it sits up on my shoulder and stays off my busom. With the Wave 1 chin rest it's perfect and my scroll stays high. It never falls off the viola. Wonderful!

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  10 місяців тому

      Hello… that’s great! I just am launching a new online store.. Violazone.com . Please check it out and put your email on our launching page! And.. may I use this comment as one of my testimonials please?

  • @marklandson
    @marklandson Рік тому

    Thanks for this review! I would love to try it.

  • @brookemickelson3559
    @brookemickelson3559 Рік тому +3

    I think this looks like a great alternative to the ridiculously priced Korfker shoulder rest. Interested to try one!
    What site / how did you order them? I'm seeing Efel's website but it's in Euros, not sure theyll ship to the US.

  • @RonaldHouston
    @RonaldHouston  10 місяців тому

    It is much more comfortable than a kun.. you can bend it around and fit to yourself.. and I am getting shipment tomorrow and offering a special .. if you want one

  • @robertpadgett4192
    @robertpadgett4192 Рік тому

    I definitely need to order one.

  • @sarahspector5294
    @sarahspector5294 11 місяців тому

    Yes, please!

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  11 місяців тому +1

      Hello! Thank you for viewing the video! ❤
      Does "yes please" mean you want one of these?

    • @sarahspector5294
      @sarahspector5294 11 місяців тому

      Yes !

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  11 місяців тому

      Shoulder rests coming soon! They are sending my huge order from Europe!

  • @elviraelizondo4812
    @elviraelizondo4812 Рік тому

    Can u sent one to me? 😂😂 just kidding. Nice to see ur unboxing Mr Houston !

  • @DivaDeb1234
    @DivaDeb1234 7 місяців тому

    Wow I can't get it on my violin. There's no instructions

  • @pedroramos9080
    @pedroramos9080 Рік тому

    Achei muito bom esse descanso de ombro qual o valor dele??? E possível enviar para o Brasil??

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      If you wait a bit.. We probably can get one to brasil!

  • @jytte47
    @jytte47 Рік тому

    This viola shoulderrest looks very interesting, but before I buy, it I would like to know how far you can pull out the wire for the chest (not the the one for the sholder) I need 10 cm. I would also like to know the model of your chinrest.

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      You can pull out quite a bit but 10 cm may be pushing limits! It is a Frisch and Denig chin test!

  • @jameschristiansson3137
    @jameschristiansson3137 11 місяців тому

    I'd like to buy one. Viola.

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  11 місяців тому

      Sure .. please email me at Rdhouston@smu.edu I'll get you one

    • @jameschristiansson3137
      @jameschristiansson3137 11 місяців тому

      @@RonaldHouston Email sent, thanks.

  • @hlkearns
    @hlkearns Рік тому

    I have had rotator cuff surgery and since I have not found a viola shoulder rest that is comfortable. After recently viewing your review of the EFEL shoulder rest, it seems as though this shoulder rest wmay suit my needs. Where would you recommend that I find one? Thank you for the GREAT UA-cam videos! Please keep them coming!!!🎻

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      Hello... I can get you one.. Would you please wait a week or two.... I just had surgery two days ago and have to order a new batch! Thx.. My email is Ron@jdrviolins.com...

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      I think you will really like it!

    • @cindyrubinfine2941
      @cindyrubinfine2941 10 місяців тому

      I am short and play with my viola facing more forward than to the side. Will this rest work in that position? My kuhn is killing me...thinking of trying a foam one. Thanks

  • @Jordenweiss
    @Jordenweiss Рік тому

    Looks wonderful! How can I purchase one for violin?

  • @franciesilos8242
    @franciesilos8242 Рік тому

    Hi Ronald, great review! I would love to purchase one - viola plus model if possible. Any left/or how can I get one. Thank you!

  • @johnalexander301
    @johnalexander301 Рік тому

    Looks good. I’d like to try one for viola and one for violin! Where can I get them?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      Send me an email at my smu email... I'll see about getting you one of you like!

  • @pedroramos9080
    @pedroramos9080 Рік тому

    Seria prá uma viola 42

  • @peggysx
    @peggysx 10 місяців тому

    Am very interested in the Efel 5 for viola 15 1/2"

  • @kathy7352
    @kathy7352 Рік тому

    Is this shoulder rest more for players with long necks? Are their shoulder rests for players who prefer low shoulder rests and do not want to use a sponge or pad?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      I think it's good for all people!!! And I think there is a slightly lower version I can get

  • @lucasgreengold5648
    @lucasgreengold5648 11 місяців тому

    This looks great, how can I purchase one?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  11 місяців тому

      Hello... I am now the US distributor for this wonderful shoulder rest! So would you please email me at Ron@jdrviolins.com.... I am getting an order in very shortly and can have one your way.. I am offering a promotion for this product!! Thank you so much! I'm excited that you enjoyed the video of this product!

  • @ab-zg8pt
    @ab-zg8pt Рік тому +1

    Interesting! BTW I got the Warchal Ambers in today!!!!!
    I'm in San Antonio - is there a way I could order one of them from you, or are they strictly for your students?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому +1

      Sure.. I can send one to you!

    • @ab-zg8pt
      @ab-zg8pt Рік тому

      @@RonaldHouston I'll find a way to contact you 🙂

  • @jonathangriffin6740
    @jonathangriffin6740 6 місяців тому

    for viola does it adjust to fit a 16" as well as a 17.5" viola ... concerned about tertis models with a wide bottom part.

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  5 місяців тому

      It's worth a try! It seems to fit most violas! Www.violazone.com

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for your comment

  • @prodigyr3born274
    @prodigyr3born274 Рік тому

    Do you prefer these shoulder rests to the pirastro korfkerrest? They're certainly much cheaper.

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      Yes I do.. I also have the Pirastro.. the shape of similar. The EFEL is softer and easier to adjust! Very accommodating

  • @JacquesLuu
    @JacquesLuu 11 місяців тому

    Can you tell me how many grams it weights?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  11 місяців тому +1

      Violin about 40 g
      Viola about 45 gramd.. It is awesome.. And I am getting some in very soon!

  • @Samerviolin
    @Samerviolin Рік тому

    Hi I would like to try this but maybe try to purchase it so I can return it if I don’t like it is there a website I can purchase these from? Thanks!

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      I'll see if there is a way for this. But I doubt you will want to return it!

  • @rickdeckard1075
    @rickdeckard1075 Рік тому

    and when someone sits on it and bends it completely out of the shape youve spent weeks trying to perfect?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Рік тому

      Ah.. Good question! Thankfully.. It does not bend very easily and retains it's shape very well! So sitting in it will not affect this shoulder rest

    • @rickdeckard1075
      @rickdeckard1075 Рік тому

      @@RonaldHouston ah ok, sounds good.

  • @DivaDeb1234
    @DivaDeb1234 8 місяців тому

    Where do you buy them ?

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  8 місяців тому +1

      You can purchase this at violazone.com! Thank you so much for viewing!

    • @DivaDeb1234
      @DivaDeb1234 8 місяців тому

      @@RonaldHouston thank you it looks like all of these are for viola ? I play Violin

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  8 місяців тому

      Ah! Try violinzone.com