Wittner Augsburg Violin Chinrest 4/4 Size

The height adjusting top clamps are provided in sets of 8 (2 each in 4 sizes), and they included some extra "top clamp to chinrest body" screws (only two are used), they did not include even one extra rubber pad for the underside of the selected top clamps. These are prone to fall off when you make a change, and they often get lost. If the chinrest is to loose on the violin, they are also prone to get lost.

The height adjustment clamps can be bought separate from the two chinrests which support them, but loose just one of the rubber feet protectors -- and you have to buy a whole new chinrest. The part should be made available at around $6 per pair.

The chinrests are wonderful, BTW. Several of my students can hold the violin more easily by raising the chinrest higher, and even non-level (with a taller adjuster on the E-string side).

I ordered this on a whim.. I have played without a chinrest for years because of the pain of my jaw on the chinrest. I've tried literally every type out there over the years, including a couple of Wittners. This one is the first one that allows me to really enjoy playing the violin again - pain free! Thank you, Wittner!

I recently purchased this item locally and was not happy with it. The height adjusters must be screwed on through a plastic shaft that is attached to the underside of the chinrest. As soon as I got it home and started working on this the plastic shaft broke off while attaching the height adjuster. I have notified the local shop for a refund but have not heard from them..this seems to be a design flaw. The chin rest has never made in on my violin.. I would not recommend this item.

I love the smooth edges of the rest itself, but the real advantage is that both height and angle are adjustable. Rather than try several different wood rests, this one allows you to change it until it feels right.

I have had several young men students get hand-made raised chinrests to accommodate their long neck. This chinrest, however, raised the height quite nicely for a student. The picture shows the rest over the tail piece but we put it in the regular position and it worked just fine. Does anyone else use it in that position?