Violin Pro-Hold
Maintains Your Best
Holding Position
This innovative magnetic system ensures your ideal holding position to help reduce strain on your neck, head, and shoulder muscles, and promote a more relaxed and enjoyable playing experience.
Versatile Fit: The Violin Pro-Hold fits almost all violin and viola shoulder rests, and adjusts to your individual body form, making it suitable for all body shapes and sizes.
Stable Support: Our system provides comfortable and stable support during long practice sessions and performances, so you can stay focused and relaxed.
Easy to Use: Once you find your ideal holding position, you can easily lift your instrument off the magnet and click it back into position quickly.
Strong Magnetic Anchor: The system allows for natural movement of your instrument during performances and practice sessions while keeping it anchored to a strong magnetic point.
Easy to Install
Violin Pro-Hold consists of three components that are easy to install, adjust, and use. (See Photos 1, 2 & 3)
For one light weight shirt layer (Photo 1):
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Place the black Velvet-Mag Strip (A) under your shirt. Ensure one white dot is facing up and forward to utilize one magnet.
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Adhere the black Mag Square (B) over your shirt. This will hold the Velvet-Mag Strip securely in place.
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(Optional) Add your own fabric over the Mag Square. This can help match the appearance with your shirt.
For two shirt layers (Photo 2):
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Place the black Velvet-Mag Strip (A) under your outer shirt. For a heavier shirt or jacket, orient two white dots facing up and forward to utilize two magnets.
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Adhere the black Mag Square (B) under the inner shirt. This will secure the Velvet-Mag Strip in place. Or you can place the Mag Square over the outer shirt layer as shown in Photo 1.
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(Optional) For jackets with shoulder pads, consider purchasing an additional Mag Square to increase the magnetic gripping strength.
Install Mag Strap on Shoulder Rest (Photo 3):
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Wrap the black Mag Strap (C) tightly around your shoulder rest and fasten the hook and loop in the back.
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Note the slight magnet protrusion, which will nestle into thicker foam-padded shoulder rests for optimal comfort.
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Allow 1 week, free delivery.
Only available only in the U.S.
Testimonials
"I purchased Pro-Hold several weeks ago and it’s been a great aid in supporting the instrument. It’s a simple, elegant solution to a nagging problem that I and many other players may experience. Pro-Hold is very comfortable and extremely secure without being static. You don’t notice it’s there until those moments when it’s required. It’s such a relief, be able to adjust my positioning from time to time with confidence, knowing that the instrument will not move out of place." Greg Badigian
"The best feature in my opinion is its flexibility. The fact that it attaches to one's clothing allows movement through a range of expressive motion without fear that the instrument will drift out of position! Thank you for a wonderful addition to the world of violin playing." Greg Badigian
"Through my experience with this device, I have found that it stays securely fastened to the shoulder, with minimal pressure needed from the chin and neck. It will stay in place with one hand, even in the absence of pressure, rendering it a highly suitable tool for violinists and violists who struggle with chronic tension or sustained a neck or shoulder injury, and aspire to continue playing their instrument." Betty Schoonover Schoonover String Studios
About Violin Pro-Hold
We are dedicated to enhancing the musical experience for all violin and viola players. Our proprietary adjustable magnetic system (Patent Pending) ensures a secure and comfortable hold for violin and viola shoulder rests. Proudly made in the great state of Oklahoma, USA, the Violin Pro-Hold is the result of a personal journey and a commitment to innovation.
The Inspiration
The inventor and owner, Ken Ruhnke, was motivated to create this adjustable magnetic system following a neck injury. His quest to find a more comfortable and secure way to hold his violin led him to a demonstration by violinist Daniel Kurganov. Kurganov used a magnet under his shirt and another magnet over his shirt connected to a rubber band to hold his violin on his shoulder. Inspired by this, Ken began experimenting with various magnets and configurations, incorporating valuable suggestions from fellow violinists and engineers at the OSU New Product Development Center.
Dr. Yein Lee D.O., a physician at the Texas Center for Performing Arts Health, Fort Worth, Texas, successfully treated Ken, found the magnetic system ingenious and immediately recognized its potential to benefit other musicians. She is a violinist, uses the Violin Pro-Hold, and thought it would help her patients.
Our Commitment
We are committed to helping musicians of all ages and skill levels achieve their best playing experience. Our adjustable magnetic system is designed to reduce strain on the neck, head, and shoulder muscles, promoting a more relaxed and enjoyable practice and performance and helping prevent injuries.
Join us in revolutionizing the way you hold your instrument and experience the difference the Violin Pro-Hold can make in your musical journey.
Stores that carry Violin Pro-Hold
Gilliam Music, 405-321-0080, 2280 W Main, Norman, OK 73116
Music Depot, 580-226-0373, 226 W Main Street, Ardmore OK 73401
Oklahoma Strings Violin Shop, 405-789-4672, 5013 N Rockwell Ave, Bethany, OK 72008