GelRest — Chin Gels for Violin & Viola | AR Distribution

GelRest — chin gels for violin & viola

Soft, low-profile pads that protect delicate skin and make your chinrest feel custom-made. Available in popular shapes to fit a wide range of chinrests.

Comfort & protection Low-profile & attractive Removable adhesive Made in the USA

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GelRest pad fitted to a carved wooden chinrest

Supply update: due to current production issues, some designs/colours may be low or unavailable. We’re in touch with the maker and hope production will resume this year.

Why players use GelRest

Kinder to skin
Creates a soft barrier between hard chinrests and sensitive skin to help prevent irritation and bruising.

Comfort that lasts
Special vinyl-gel “skin feel” surface; low profile; not slippery even when wet; comfortable in hot or cold conditions.

Fits many chinrests
Multiple shapes suit most violin/viola models; a Wittner version is available for plastic chinrests.

Designs & fit

Choose the shape that matches your chinrest style. Viola chinrests are often identical to violin models, so these fit both.

Guarneri

A popular teardrop-style pad that suits the classic side-mounted Guarneri chinrest.

GelRest Guarneri — half-view on instrument

Ohrenform / Berber

Contoured pad for the wider, rounded Berber/Ohrenform rests.

Flesch

Shaped to suit the centrally mounted Flesch chinrest.

Kaufman

Low-profile pad for the streamlined Kaufman rest.

Teka

Profiled to the classic Teka pattern.

Wittner (for plastic chinrests)

Designed for Wittner-style plastic chinrests. Colour: Ebony only.

Colours

Available finishes: Ebony, Boxwood, Rosewood (Wittner style: Ebony only).

Fitting & care

Before fitting: remove your chinrest and clean it so it’s smooth, dry and grease-free. (In the UK, a small alcohol swab is included — avoid contact with varnish.)

Peel the two-part backing to expose the removable adhesive.
Apply the GelRest, working from the centre outwards; press firmly and wait 15 minutes before use.

Cleaning: wipe in place with a mild, streak-free cleaner on a soft cloth. Avoid frequent removal to extend adhesive life.

Can be trimmed carefully with scissors or a sharp knife for a precise fit.
Not slippery even when wet; comfortable in hot and cold conditions.

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GelRest pad — close-up on carved chinrest

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