Detail 01
Pad, not a shoulder rest
No feet and no clamp on the ribs. It cushions and grips, but it does not lift the instrument much.
Product detailSKU #1300476719879
ArtinoMagic Pad For violin / viola Purple shell shape
1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A small shaped pad for the back of a violin or viola. Adds grip and a thin layer of padding for players who don't get on with a shoulder rest.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young students who find a full shoulder rest too tall
- Players whose clamp-on rest keeps slipping off the shoulder
- Anyone wanting a cheap alternative before buying a rest
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Long-necked players who need real height under the instrument
- Cello and bass — this is violin and viola only
- Players who want adjustable height, tilt and feet
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Shell shape
Contoured rather than a plain rectangle, so it covers less of the back than a full sponge.
Detail 03
Violin and viola
The same pad moves between the two, useful if you double or share within a family.
Detail 04
Purple
Easy to see against a dark back, so you notice immediately if it has shifted out of place.
Detail 05
Under $7
Low enough to test whether you actually prefer playing rest-free before spending on a rest.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pad only — no shoulder rest, feet, clamps or strap included
- 02Adds little height; most adults with a long neck still need a rest
- 03Check how it attaches and that it leaves no mark on varnish
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this replace a shoulder rest?
For some players. It adds grip and thin padding but almost no height, so if you currently run a rest raised high, it will feel very different.
02Will it fit a 3/4 or 1/2 size violin?
It is made for violin and viola. On smaller fractional instruments it covers proportionally more of the back.
03Can I use it on a cello?
No. It is sized and shaped for violin and viola.
04Will it damage the varnish?
Wipe the back before fitting and remove the pad after playing rather than leaving it on. Trapped rosin dust and sweat are the usual cause of marks.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Purple
