singingfiddler
WipLstix shoulder rest
This backpacking fiddle designed and crafted by Bill Whipple is light and compact to carry anywhere. I cut a chin and shoulder rest from foam to better hold the instrument and keep it from rotating. Bottom is curved to fit the shoulder. A better grip makes it easier to play. Also cut a tuning key from 1/16" aluminum to ease turning the pegs, my own version of a "fine tuner". Left bottom pic with 1/8 size bow that fits into the case. Picture on right shows better the shoulder rest in use; Jeff playing the fiddle with a full-size bow.
WipLstix shoulder rest
This backpacking fiddle designed and crafted by Bill Whipple is light and compact to carry anywhere. I cut a chin and shoulder rest from foam to better hold the instrument and keep it from rotating. Bottom is curved to fit the shoulder. A better grip makes it easier to play. Also cut a tuning key from 1/16" aluminum to ease turning the pegs, my own version of a "fine tuner". Left bottom pic with 1/8 size bow that fits into the case. Picture on right shows better the shoulder rest in use; Jeff playing the fiddle with a full-size bow.