Xeros
Xeros Shoulder Cushion
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World's Most Versatile Shoulder Support... And Without Rubber Bands!
From the maker of the finest cello and bass support products, the new Xeros is the most innovative and comfortable shoulder rest on the market. Made from finest quality neoprene cellular rubber foam with a soft finish and firm support that will last over time. It attaches safely and directly by means of a special gentle suction strip, and it's just as easy to detach - but won't come off while playing! And best of all, no rubber bands are needed to hold it in place (But, we included two just in case you want to use the older method of attachment).
Place the Xeros Shoulder Cushion in any position - you are not restricted by feet or rubber bands that can only hold in one place. Find the position that works for you!
Available in eight sizes, including standard and tall heights. All sizes will fit all sizes of violin or viola down to 1/8 size. (Extra small is recommended for 1/10 size and smaller violins). Depending on how much support you want, pick the size that works best for you. Many professional players prefer the small or extra small sizes.
Made in the USA
Attention: Fresh, soft, or brittle varnish can be removed by contact with any gripping surface. If you use an antique instrument, recently had your instrument refinished, or are concerned that your instrument's varnish is soft, you should use this accessory with caution. To avoid possible varnish removal, choose a clip-on shoulder rest, or one that attaches with elastic or rubber bands only.
Product details
| Brand | Xeros |
|---|---|
| Available sizes | Large Tall, Large, Medium Tall, Medium, Small Tall, Small, Extra Small Tall, Extra Small |
| SKU | SCULT |
| Category | Orchestral String Instrument Accessories |
This item comes with Shar's 1 year warranty covering defects of workmanship or materials. General wear and tear or mis-use are not covered. Non-transferable.
30-Day No Hassle Return Policy
If you are not satisfied with this item for any reason, you may return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
If you have any questions about this product's warranty or to make a return, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800.793.4334 or email us at cc@sharmusic.com
The Xeros should rest works well on the Mezzo Forte viola I have - that doesn't have a means to easily attach a standard shoulder rest and have it stay on. So far the pad stays on well, versus standard shoulder rests popping off.
For my use it did not quite fill the space. For someone else it may be fine. The shipping cost is quite high!
Xeros Shoulder Cushion
it will not stay on my violin. I use it while practicing but can’t take it to rehearsals. The height and shape are perfect for me.
It just falls off. I even tried the rubber bands but that’s unsightly.
Got them for students.
It is amazing! It is so light, and it holds the violin perfectly! After trying many options of shoulder rests and cushions, this is my favorite one.
Satisfied with my purchase
As a longtime performer and teacher, I've always have issues with comfort in finding the best shoulder rest suited for my frame. Not only is this shoulder rest perfect, I like that it can be placed anywhere you need stays on with the adhesive eliminating the need for a rubber band. I'm overall very pleased with this shoulder rest!
The xeros cushion is very comfortable. I happened to come across this when I was looking for shoulder cushions without rubber bands. So far, it stays on my instrument and doesn't fall off.
I got the medium tall size, very comfortable cushion, my teacher also liked it
I always had problems with shoulder rests, due to their inflexibility. With this shoulder cushion, I could move freely while playing without discomfort. I got both the medium tall and the large tall.
Comfortable shoulder cushion, stays on violin and doesn't fall off. Easy to clean as well.
I'm still in the first year of lessons and as an older adult student, I have plenty of issues due to my lack of flexibility. My teacher uses this shoulder rest and recommended it to give me a more dynamic approach to supporting my violin. It certainly
does that and I had no issues with it sticking to my instrument. I'm getting the next taller size and not giving this the fifth star as choosing the right size is hit or miss.
This type of rest is very helpful to hard-to-fit players who like to tinker. I have tried several conventional rests, being disappointed each time. So I bought this extra-large and tall foam rest, and moved it around and trimmed it until it felt right.
For ten dollars, you can afford to experiment.
I am looking forward to trying these rests for myself and my students. I've ordered several sizes because it's hard to tell what the height is. It would be very helpful if you could add the dimensions to the descriptions, especially the height of each
shoulder rest. I entered 5 stars because I expect them to be what I need, but I'll adjust my review if needed after receiving them.
I tried this as a professional, but it did not work for me because: 1) The sticky material is almost useless because the pad keeps falling off almost every minute. 2) The contour is not helpful because the violin is lifted too high. The pad should be flat.
I do like the firm material, however. If the above is fixed, I would highly recommend it.
This was ordered to replace the "medium" I recently ordered. The regular "medium" attached well, but never touched much of me. I have a slim/athletic build, so I ordered this one. They are inexpensive enough that it's no problem to order a few different
ones until you find one that fits. Like the "medium", this "medium tall" adheres well to my violin and gives me the mobility that my teacher thinks I need. I also have a Viva, traditional shoulder rest and a Bonmusica. The Bonmusica was good for helping me
trust that the violin wouldn't fall and now I'm ready to enough shifting it around as I play from the E to G strings.
I waited to write this review until my students had used this rest for some time. They are all good about putting the shoulder rest back on its card to keep the suction area clean. The suction cups are a better solution even than rubber bands because the
shoulder rest doesn't slip. I would appreciate it if my local music store would carry these rests so we can find the right size before buying. They looked into it but couldn't find a supplier. Is it possible Shar could help?