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Products May 2025: Stradpet Caterpillar shoulder rest

2 May 2025

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Stradpet releases a shoulder rest than can be disassembled

Stradpet’s new Caterpillar shoulder rest separates into two parts for easy storage and can be reassembled quickly when needed. The rest is made of sponge and features silicon clamps. Both foldable and non-foldable legs are available, and the rest can be used on both ¾- and full-size violins. It weighs just over 30g…

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