The Kun Seven is an innovative shoulder rest for violins, designed to enhance comfort, sound quality, and customisability for highly skilled musicians. Taking a new approach, the Kun Seven splits the two main functional elements into separate, independently adjustable parts – a rigid bridge that better supports the instrument and an adjustable pad that improves the fit on the user’s shoulder. The result is an uncompromising fit for both the player and the instrument.
Statement by the Jury
The Kun Seven shoulder rest combines high customisability and optimised comfort with a high-quality, visually elegant design.
Credits
Manufacturer:
Kun Shoulder Rest Inc., Ottawa, Canada
In-house design:
Aran O'Grady, Juliana Farha
Design:
DCA Design International (Maartje Pel, Aled James, Nick Mival, Lisa Baker, Matt Kettyle, Artur Turalyev), Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom