Neptune™

Violin and Viola Shoulder Rest

The Neptune Shoulder Rests for Violin and Viola are designed to alleviate strain on the neck and shoulder when playing smaller stringed instruments. The shoulder rests are made from PLA, a sustainable, cornstarch based plastic that is infused with real wood fibers to produce a modern twist for comfort on these classic instruments. Each shoulder reset comes complete with high quality mounting forks and replaceable foam padding to provide comfort and durability. Available for both Violin and Viola in three different colors to provide a perfect interface between player and instrument.

Neptune - Violin

Features:

Comfortably contours to your shoulder
Keeps instrument firmly in place while playing
Foam padding
Body made from sustainable plastics with real wood fibers
Threaded inserts for fork attachment
High quality forks with silicone gripping surface
Fork position can be adjusted for a variety of Violin sizes

Model Number: MNR-INX-001

Neptune - Viola

Features:

Comfortably contours to your shoulder
Keeps instrument firmly in place while playing
Foam padding
Body made from sustainable plastics with real wood fibers
Threaded inserts for fork attachment
High quality forks with silicone gripping surface
Fork position can be adjusted for a variety of Violin sizes

Model Number: MNR-AX-001

Care and Instructions:

Instructions:
To use the rest, remove the rest body and the included instrument mounting forks from the packaging. Thread the mounting forks into the instrument until they touch lightly against the bottom of the body . Be careful not to over-tighten the feet, since this could damage the body of the Neptune rest. Carefully slide the rest on the underside of your instrument so that the deep curve is aligned with the player’s shoulder. Some trial and error may be necessary to find the right set of threaded feet alignment to fit your instrument and comfort level. The attachment feet can also be rotated counter-clockwise to increase the height of either or both sides of the rest.
To store the rest, gently slide it off of the instrument and store it in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight and heat (such as your instrument case).

Care Guide:

Keep the Neptune Rest out of direct sunlight and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures for extended periods of time.
The Neptune Rest can be cleaned by wiping it with a damp cloth. (For stubborn stains or grease, a cloth with a little rubbing alcohol can be used.)
If the foam pad on the Neptune Rest becomes worn, it can be removed and replaced. Additional foam pads can be ordered from Vulcan Print.

Replacing the foam pad:

To replace the foam pad when it has become worn, remove the old pad material by peeling or lightly scraping it, taking care not to damage the Neptune Shoulder Rest body. Use rubbing alcohol to remove as much of the old adhesive as possible from the body of the Neptune Rest. Dry fit the new pad on the body to ensure you know how to orient it. Peel back a small portion of the paper from the adhesive backing on one end of the foam pad. Align the foam pad in position on the rest body and lightly tack the pad in place with the exposed portion of the adhesive backing. Make sure the alignment is good along the length of the pad. Slowly peel the rest of the paper from the adhesive backing, ensuring the foam pad is aligned with the rest as you move down the length of the rest. Once the pad is set in place, firmly press it against the rest body to set the adhesive. Over time the adhesive will grip the body of the Neptune Rest more firmly.