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Products January 2026: Gewa Wittner Float on Air System

2025-12-19T10:08:00

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A rest system designed for better sound and maximum adjustability

‘The ultimate goal was to have a free-floating shoulder rest, because the problem with conventional shoulder rests is that the feet grab on to the violin and affect the vibrations,’ says Gewa purchasing manager Patrick Schönherr about the new Wittner Float on Air System, which comprises both a shoulder and chin rest. ‘By having a free-floating shoulder rest, the instrument sounds louder.’…

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