Does anyone find this rest to be too thick or clunky? I have a relatively short neck and previously played with a Kun, which looked "thinner".
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The Kun is thinner and might be more comfortable for a person with a shorter neck. My neck is somewhere in the middle and I find it to be comfortable. I use the Everest for my electric violin. I do feel the space difference from the Kun. However it works for me because my electric is heavier than my acoustic and the Everest kind of adds that extra height without me having to use more of my neck.
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I'm a novice but only 5'7" tall and pretty small all over (and a man). It is fine for me. Henry
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I'm happy with this, but I'm new at this. My father was a violinist and I don't recall him ever using anything. When I checked the reviews on this, it was inconsistent, but I figured it was inexpensive and if I didn't like it, I'd try again. This isn't much help. For that I'm sorry.
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I have the same problem and would recommend the Muco SR-4 which is a much lower profile shoulder rest. I have them both and the Muco is the one that works for me.
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My son and a girl in his orchestra both use this and both find it comfortable. She has a long neck, hers is short.
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Not at all. In fact the ends (clamps) screw out for extension. I use mine fully extended and I dont consider myself to have a long neck.
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The neck is narrower than some guitars, but you would be wise to check the actual dimensions and compare that to your finger lengths, as well as to other guitars you've tried.
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I can't speak for everyone, but for me, no, not at all. There are two indentations to cradle the neck and my shoulder tucks into the curve so that my neck feels very supported. I don't feel like I am at the edge or that my head will slip off at all. It is really nice have the two places to rest my head because I am one of those people who shifts the pillow when it is warm to find a cool spot. You can face either way in the indentation and when I am facing out (away from the center of the pillow) there is a generous hand width from my face to the edge of the pillow. The pillow has square edges and is firm, so it is not like a regular pillow that slopes away on the ends--you get the same support the entire width of the pillow.
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It took me some time to adjust to my new pillow I hope you can too. My very old pillow was really flat, I had issues also. I don't find it too thick now.
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I'm smaller than you, and I was more worried about the size of the neck. It is just fine for me. I hope this helps
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Margie. Yes I love it because it is not as high as some an older white one I had used. This one gives support, keeps the neck upright and is great for shorter necks like man.
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It thin, fast and very comfortable. Taylor has some of the best necks in the business. If you are used to Martin/Gibsons type necks you will find the Taylor neck are a lot easier to play.
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Very difficult for the back I don't even attempt it anymore. Better to use a trueback. www.trueback.com. But the Neck King is excellent for the neck.
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I haven't tried laying entirely on it, but I have put it under my neck when I was prone. It might be just fine, but I haven't tried it. One of the discs does clack loudly when I put much weight on it or against it. Although the clacking makes it sound like it's going to break, or at least slip, it never has. The clacking might be a safety mechanism to make sure that the mechanism doesn't get strained to the breaking point. The "pillow" does feel very sturdy to me, but I just haven't been willing to fully test its strength, just in case it might break.
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I had the same problem. This topper makes a big difference. I have only slept on it twice but it was much more comfortable than my firm mattress. I wish it would have been a little thicker but it does make a firm mattress more comfortable.
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The bed rest does not support your neck. I actually did not want it to so ordered it as it is. Perhaps there are some that are made that do have more height and would consequently provide neck support.
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I don't think it is cooler. I still find that I turn my pillow often. Don't know if it because I just am used to turning it or if it is the pillow. I am a small frame and the pillow I got seems a little too big for me.
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I'm the same height as you and very petite, and have the same preferences as you. I loved my goose down pillow, but hated that I had to keep fluffing it. I purchased this pillow in "low loft, firm," and it's a little too firm for me. Also, I find that when I awake that I'm hardly on the pillow because it might still be a little too high. So I'm exchanging it for the "low loft, plush."
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The guitar is almost exactly 2 inches thick. Gotta say I really love this guitar. Sounds reasonably acoustic but plays like a small necked electric. Great hybrid! Makes me really want to play again! Have fun with yours!
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I like it better because it stays on the violin better than my old Kun. The feet are made so that the toes can move a little which enables the grip. There are holes in the rest so you can position the legs two ways on each side. The curve of the rest stays on my shoulder better than the Kun. I have used my Everest for a few years now. The foam is still soft, and the rubber on the feet still grips well. I used the height adjustment on the Everest legs to increase the height because I have a long neck and it is a perfect fit. I used to be embarrassed when the Kun fell off while I was playing. The Everest has never fallen off, even when I'm playing hard. At this point I don't think I'd go back to a Kun. I like it better because it stays on the violin better than my old Kun. The feet are made so that the toes can move a little which enables the grip. There are holes in the rest so you can position the legs two ways on each side. The curve of the rest stays on my shoulder better than the Kun. I have used my Everest for a few years now. The foam is still soft, and the rubber on the feet still grips well. I used the height adjustment on the Everest legs to increase the height because I have a long neck and it is a perfect fit. I used to be embarrassed when the Kun fell off while I was playing.... » Read More I like it better because it stays on the violin better than my old Kun. The feet are made so that the toes can move a little which enables the grip. There are holes in the rest so you can position the legs two ways on each side. The curve of the rest stays on my shoulder better than the Kun. I have used my Everest for a few years now. The foam is still soft, and the rubber on the feet still grips well. I used the height adjustment on the Everest legs to increase the height because I have a long neck and it is a perfect fit. I used to be embarrassed when the Kun fell off while I was playing. The Everest has never fallen off, even when I'm playing hard. At this point I don't think I'd go back to a Kun. « Show Less
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comfortable-never noticed that it was too thin but its not incredibly plush either. I think its probably the best out there in terms of this type of rocker.
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I had exactly the same complaint about my old pillow, and exactly the same dilemma as yours: which height and firmness I should specify for the new one. I'm also a (mostly) side sleeper. I believe the "right" answer will end up being a matter of personal preference. What worked for me may not feel right to you. That said, here's my experience: I rolled the dice and ordered the High and Firm pillow. I unpackaged it and thought "This thing is too big and hard" but I followed the manufacturer's reco and let it sit, unused, for a couple of days. Then I gave it a try and I found it to be perfect from Day One. 19 months later, I'm still loving the pillow.