Battle Royale: Comparing the Kun Original to the Kun Collapsible
In this comparison we put the Kun Original and Kun Collapsible head to head in a battle to find out which wins the specifications war. You might think it all comes down to the price, but frankly there is a lot more to it. You might also be interested in our article Best Violin Shoulder Rests in 2025
Let's get started by taking a close look at the Kun Original.
The second product we will be examining in this comparison is the Kun Collapsible.
A closer look at the Kun Original
We are kicking off with a respectable model from Kun, a company that has a large following as they have been in the shoulder rest game for over forty years. They make a range of models, machined from a variety of materials and offer something for everyone.
Taking a closer look at the features of the Kun Collapsible
Our next choice is a collapsible model from Kun as sometimes finding the space for your shoulder rest within your violin case can be a little problematic without constantly having to re-adjust it before you play.
HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON | |
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Kun Original |
Kun Collapsible |
| KEY FEATURES | |
+ Anatomically curved for comfort. |
+ Durably-made. |
| WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT | |
It is a modern low-cost version of a traditional footed shoulder rest that won't damage your violin and presents good adjustability. It has a solid body design that provides great stability, it is modeled on their predecessors providing the same practicality in a cheaper package. |
Kun makes some great shoulder rests their contours are well-formed and the ability to fold the legs inward makes it a sensible choice for traveling with. |
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