Borman Chinrest
This newly designed, specialized chinrest comes as a result of more than 25 years of
research and experience building violins and violas for some of the top performers in the world.
Although they appear similar to "standard" chinrests, they are not.
Many owners of my violins have loved the design so much they
have ordered them for their classical Italian violins as well.
Violins such as the "ex Plowden" Guarneri del Gesu 1735, the "ex Willmotte" Stradivari 1732,
the "ex Gariel" Stradivari 1717, the "ex Rabin" Guarneri del Gesu 1735,
and the "ex Titian" Stradivari 1715 are now fitted with this chinrest, to name but a few.
Most musicians report a significant increase in comfort,
as well as a noticeable improvement in sound.
Until now, these chinrests have been available only on my new violins, but
due to demand, I am offering them to the general public.
Current models in boxwood include Guarneri, Kaufman, Teka and Teka Low.
I can also provide Kreisler, High Kreisler, Hamburg, Strad, Ohrenform,
Vermeer, Hollywood, and Joachim models in boxwood upon request.
All models utilize titanium hardware, which is hypo-allergenic and lightweight.
Hardware is available in either titanium or gold finish.
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Teka Low |
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The price of the chinrest with hardware is $280.00.
Hardware may be ordered separately; $85 titanium finish and $95 gold finish.
It is the lowest profile hardware available from any source and is hypoallergenic.
Because these chinrests are so specialized, each is custom-made to order.
To place an order, send an email stating your preferred model; Guarneri, Kaufman, Teka, Teka Low, Kreisler, High Kreisler, Hamburg, Strad, Ohrenform, Vermeer, Hollywood, or Joachim (all models are offered only in boxwood). All models are shipped with titanium hardware.
You will also need to measure the distance from the top of the top plate to the top of the back plate and include in your email. See drawing to the right for example. |
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For our more common model chinrests, an advance deposit
of $140.00 will be required
to begin customizing. For more specialized chinrests, the entire amount will be due in advance
and once crafting has begun, there are no refunds for these more unusual orders.
Once you have decide on the model you wish, we can let you know the deposit requirement and terms.
We will contact you for payment of the balance & shipping charges when your
chinrest is ready for shipment. At this time we are accepting credit cards through paypal,
transfers through paypal, money orders, checks, and certified checks. If you choose to pay
by check please be aware that your chinrest will not ship until payment has cleared.
If you would like more information or have technical questions, please email us.
