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Acoustifoam Users Guide -
Part 1
Part
1: Picking the right size
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If
you use a bar style
shoulder rest with side clamps I recommend getting 2 Acoustifoams to match
the support of your old shoulder rest.
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There
are 11 different sizes for the Acoustifoam.
The shortest, size #2, is 7/16”.
Each size increases it’s height by 1/8”.
For example, size #3 is 9/16”.
See the chart below for the full list.
| Shoulder
Rest Size |
Height
of Acoustifoam |
| Size
2 Shoulder Rest |
7/16" |
| Size
3 Shoulder Rest |
9/16" |
| Size
4 Shoulder Rest |
11/16" |
| Size
5 Shoulder Rest |
13/16" |
| Size
6 Shoulder Rest |
15/16" |
| Size
7 Shoulder Rest |
1
1/16" |
| Size
8 Shoulder Rest |
1
3/16" |
| Size
9 Shoulder Rest |
1
5/16" |
| Size
10 Shoulder Rest |
1
7/16" |
| Size
12 Shoulder Rest |
1
11/16" |
| Size
14 Shoulder Rest |
1
13/16" |
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The
best way to estimate the correct size is to measure the height of your
current shoulder rest from the point where it touches the surface of the
instrument to the point where it touches your body.
Take this measurement from the left side (the side which touches the
chin) and then the right side (the side closest to your bow).
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Find
two Acoustifoams whose height comes closest to matching the measurements you
took without going over. For
example, if the right side was 1˝” and
the left side was 1 3/16” inches you would select a size #10 and #8.
If
you use a sponge
for a shoulder rest then I recommend getting one Acoustifoam to replace it.
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Measure
the thickness of your sponge from the point where it touches the surface of
the instrument to the point where it touches your body.
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If the
sponge’s thickness is ˝”, select the size #3 Acoustifoam
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If the sponge’s thickness
is greater than ˝” add 1/16” to it’s measurement and find the
Acoustifoam size that comes closest to this sum.
When in
doubt, feel free to contact us with questions!
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