Introducing the revolutionary PIRASTRO KorfkerSpring®: the first-ever flexible chin rest designed to transform your violin or viola playing experience. This lightweight marvel, crafted from just 15 grams of custom-lightweight and sound-optimised materials, is a game-changer for musicians seeking unparalleled playability, acoustic fidelity, and projection. With its innovative oval-shaped spring at the core and a fully 3D-adjustable chin plate, the KorfkerSpring offers a level of flexibility and customisation never seen before.
The development of the PIRASTRO KorfkerSpring began with a simple yet profound realisation from inventor and product developer Berent Korfker: 'After years of playing and teaching, I realised that a flexible chin rest could significantly improve our interaction with the instrument, promoting a healthier playing posture.' This insight led to a thorough testing phase involving a diverse group of violin and viola players, including Abel Tomàs from the Cuarteto Casals, who raved about the benefits of the KorfkerSpring.
Tomàs shared, 'The PIRASTRO KorfkerSpring has been a revelation! It provides a better playing position, enhanced intonation security, and a sense of freedom around the chin and neck while maintaining the violin's stability.' The secret lies in the chin plate's convex shape and hardened Swiss maple construction, which offer precise control over the instrument and encourage a lengthening of the spine. The spring's flexibility awakens the innate balancing system in our neck and upper body, often dormant in traditional chin rests.
The PIRASTRO KorfkerSpring's flexibility and lightweight design also bring significant acoustic advantages. With minimal impact on sound, it sets new standards for playability, acoustic fidelity, and projection. Tomàs further praised its impact on sound quality, describing it as 'so much cleaner and clearer, with a richer richness of overtones and clarity.' The weight reduction is also a game-changer, making the violin feel lighter in the hands.
This chin rest is designed for both violin and viola players and is available in centre or side mounting options. It comes with a high-end protection case and is crafted from just 15 grams of high-end, tone-optimised materials. The PIRASTRO KorfkerSpring is set to be available soon at your favourite music store, violin shop, or luthier.
Key Features and Advantages:
- Revolutionary and patented spring system, the first of its kind in a chin rest.
- Allows precise personal adjustments of position, height, rotation, and tilt.
- Six included springs enable height adjustment of 25–50 mm in 5 mm increments.
- Promotes freedom of movement and reduces upper body tension.
- Exceptional playability, acoustic fidelity, and sound projection.
- Crafted from a mere 15 grams of high-end, tone-optimised materials.
- Chin plate shaped from hardened Swiss maple.
- Suitable for violin (3/4-4/4) and viola.
- Includes a high-end protection case.
Discover the PIRASTRO KorfkerSpring® at www.pirastro-korfkerspring.com and explore the future of violin and viola playing. Follow Pirastro on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for more updates and insights.
