"I've tried many different shoulder pads in my career and had been a long time user of those pink 'cosmetic sponges'....until I recently switched over to the ArcRest. I liked the cosmetic pads for their comfort, and the freedom of movement that they allowed. The ArcRest achieves both these things and more! I admit that I was skeptical at first about the claims that it would help an instruments' sound, but after trying the ArcRest on several different violins, I am a believer. The ArcRest may be relatively simple in design, but....it simply WORKS!"
- Perrin Yang, violin, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

"I happily switched to the ArcRest because of its lightness, nice design, and its minimal contact with the instrument. The most important feature for me, however, is that with the ArcRest, my violin feels more alive. I use the ArcRest myself, and I recommend it to my students."
- Boris Zapesochny, violin, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

"Finally!!! A product to put all the shoulder rests, including the "makeup" sponge, in drawers. From the moment I put the ArcRest on my fiddle, the sound was completely free. Tigran made mine extra thin, and weighing in at 1/4 oz (less than a well-worn sponge), makes playing completely at ease. The ArcRest, with 4 very small polyurethane feet, is held by a rubber band, making the sound extremely sonorous, as well as having the freedom to adjust the instrument as I deem necessary. I highly recommend the ArcRest to all!"
- Wilfredo Degláns, Associate Concertmaster, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

"As soon as I tried the ArcRest I knew it was what I had been searching for. It opened up the sound on my violin, and it allowed complete freedom in playing. I highly recommend it!"
- Linda Owen, violin, Pacific Symphony

"The ArcRest is truly innovative! Its concave shape and rigidity offer great neutral support just under the collarbone, and its distance from the instrument and light weight benefit sound quality, something that no other foam pad offers. And bravo also for investing in a high-tech rubber band: stability is a must, and this is the best rubber band I have ever seen! I have added it to my array of preferred solutions for whenever I fit anyone moving forward!"
- Claire Stefani, Founder, Volute Service International