Why Kréddle?
The fully adjustable chin rest for violin & viola.
The kréddle is the only violin chin rest in the world to offer complete 5-axis adjustability, including rotation, lateral adjustment, tilt, pitch, and height. And all kréddle classics come with two interchangeable chin plates. Learn more about the kréddle features.
The only chin rest in the world precision CNC carved from your exact jawline impression. Learn more about the custom foam impression process.
We use only premium flamed maple for the unmatched beauty and skin-safe performance. (Ebony and rosewood are infused with irritating chemicals.) Learn more about why maple is the ideal choice for violin chin rests.
Designed in Wyoming, injection molded from a high tech carbon fiber composite in Colorado, & then assembled at home in Wyoming, the kréddle is USA made and family run.
Kréddle Products
From the fully adjustable Classic to the groundbreaking Custom, explore the complete Kréddle lineup for maximum playing comfort on violin or viola
Classic: 5-axis adjustability
Offering five dimensions of adjustability, see how the kréddle chin rest can maximize your playing comfort.
Custom: 3D scanned & CNC carved
Kréddle has developed a groundbreaking method for carving your exact jawline into flamed maple--fitted to the revolutionary 5-axis adjustable kréddle chin rest.
Kréddle Virtuosi
The fully adjustable kréddle is the chin rest of choice for some of the greatest players of the day. Explore how these players have leveraged the revolutionary capabilities of the kréddle below.
Violin Chin Rest Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to set up a violin chin rest for optimal comfort, healthy posture, and efficient bow-arm motions. Includes clear biomechanical principles and guidance for all players.
Answers the following questions:
- How do I set up a violin chin rest for healthy, comfortable, and efficient playing?
- What body alignment principles (head, neck, shoulders, pelvis) should be established before adjusting the instrument?
- How does chin rest position influence bow-arm mechanics, especially elbow freedom and avoiding “chicken-wing” posture?
- What adjustments (height, lateral placement, rotation, tilt, pitch) matter most, and how do they change playing ease?
- What causes neck tension, raised-wrist/drooping-elbow issues, or pain between the shoulder blades—and how can setup correct them?
- When should a player consider an adjustable chin rest instead of fixed models?
