The Kun Junior Collapsible (1/2 & 3/4) is now available in four radiant colours! The Kun Junior Collapsible fits 1/2-3/4 violins. Feet collapse for easy storage. Very handy for those with shaped cases or those with insufficient space to store the standard Kun shoulder rests.

Available Color - Black (Original)

The Same Trusted Design. Built for Growing Players.

The Kun Jr. Collapsible brings the full engineering legacy of the Kun shoulder rest to players on 1/2 and 3/4 size violins — the instruments most commonly played by children progressing through their early and intermediate years of study. Everything that makes the senior model the most recommended shoulder rest in the industry is present here: the contoured ergonomic pad, the adjustable pivot legs, the high-grip feet, and the collapsible design that tucks neatly away in virtually any case.

Why Proper Ergonomics Matter More for Young Players

Children are more vulnerable to the postural habits they form early in their musical education. A shoulder rest that does not fit properly — one that sits too high, tilts incorrectly, or slips during play — does more than cause discomfort. It trains the body into compensatory positions that can be difficult to correct later and, in prolonged cases, may contribute to physical strain during the formative years when technique is being established. The Kun Jr.'s adjustability allows teachers and parents to dial in a fit that supports healthy posture from the outset, rather than forcing a young player to adapt to a fixed, one-size-fits-most design.

Design and Fit

The Kun Jr. is sized specifically for 1/2 and 3/4 instruments, maintaining the same proportional relationship between rest and instrument that the full-size model achieves for adults. The legs extend and retract via the same screw mechanism, offering genuine height customization rather than a fixed preset. The pivoting feet allow the rest to follow the lower bout angle of the instrument, accommodating the varied playing positions that young students explore as they develop their hold.

The collapsible legs fold flat for storage, making the Kun Jr. compatible with the slim-profile cases that parents and students commonly use. As with the senior model, most case manufacturers design their interior storage strapping with the Kun's footprint in mind — a practical compatibility benefit that eliminates the frustration of forcing a rest into a case it was not designed to hold.

Available Colors

The Kun Jr. Collapsible is now available in multiple colors, including the classic black original — a small but welcome detail for younger students who appreciate some personalization in their instrument accessories.

Vermont Violins' Assessment

We fit a large number of young violinists at Vermont Violins, and the Kun Jr. is consistently our most recommended rest for students on half and three-quarter instruments. It is durable enough to survive the rigors of a child's practice routine, adjustable enough to accommodate growth and changing teachers' preferences, and affordable enough that it does not represent a significant financial commitment if ergonomic needs change as the student progresses to a full-size instrument. For students ready to step up to a 4/4 violin, the Kun Sr. Collapsible is the natural next choice — and the transition will feel entirely familiar.