Petr Mach – maker of violin, viola, cello and bass

I am a luthier and the originator of the Mach One Shoulder Rest for violin and viola, which I developed in 1997. The original rest is hand carved from curly maple, which beautifully matches the back of the instrument. Every maple Mach One Shoulder Rest is unique, elegant, slim and light.

Many consider the Mach One Shoulder Rest to be the first leap forward since the introduction of the traditional bar-type shoulder rest. My goal was to design a shoulder rest that is so comfortable that you don‘t even notice it‘s there! And my eye for design from my Pattern-maker and Luthier background helped me create not only a fully functional shoulder rest but also a beautiful one to complement the beauty of the violin.

Players love the natural look of the wood and many have noticed that the rest actually improves the sound of their instrument.

The sculptured shape of the Mach One Shoulder Rest molds perfectly to your shoulder. With this ergonomic design you have the option of adding the comfortable suede leather pad.

The Mach One Shoulder Rest features a simple but fully adjustable design (width and height), whose graceful curves complement the instrument. The „S“ shape fits comfortably on your shoulder and minimizes the size of the feet. These are molded from a single piece rubber and have a lifetime guarantee. They will not scratch your valuable instrument.

The Mach One Shoulder Rest has quickly gained international respect and recognition not only because of its functionality, but for its simplicity and elegance.

Ergonomic, lightweight, form-fitting and most importantly so comfortable you won‘t even know it‘s there!

Sincerely, Peter Mach

VIOLIN SHOULDER RESTS:

4/4- 3/4 hand-carved out of maple

MAH

MA with HOOK

M-07

4/4- 3/4 double-injection mold

4/4- 3/4 injection mold

MLS

4/4- 3/4 injection mold, with leather strap

1/2- 1/4 injection mold

VIOLA SHOULDER RESTS: (CARVED OUT OF WOOD):

LB = Lower Bout of the instrument in millimeters (lower width)

Small LB 222 to 245 mm

Medium LB 230 to 262 mm

Large LB 255 to 285 mm (previously LB 242 to 266 mm)

MDH

MD with HOOK Small LB 222 to 245 mm

MYH

MY with HOOK Medium LB 230 to 262 mm

MEH

ME with HOOK Large LB 255 to 285 mm

V16

Plastic rest 235 to 270 mm

VIOLIN & VIOLA WOOD SPECIAL MODELS:

Extra large, high, high curve, custom made rests
Left-hand model, electronics support

CLAMPING MEMBER (foot):

20mm threaded stem violin (regular)

35mm threaded stem violin

20mm threaded stem viola (regular)

35mm threaded stem viola

LEATHER PADS:

Self-sticking anti-slip foam pad

MJ-1

Self-sticking leather for MC

MP-2

Self-sticking leather for MB

MQ-3

Self-sticking leather for MA, MD, ME

MV-4

Self-sticking leather for MY, MDH, MYH, MEH

CHINREST PAD:

Chinrest foam pad (Sizes S, M, L)

Chinrest leather pad (Sizes S, M, L)

Chinrest leather clamp cover

OTHER MACH ONE PRODUCTS:

Mach One velvet pouch, 2 sizes (violin and viola)

Set of 5 Aluminium clamps, depth from 100 to 220 mm

Purfling cutter

Set of Aluminium bass bridge adjusters, 5/16 or 1/4 thread

Bass bow quiver, heavy leather

MEX

Mach One C-String Extension for Double Bass

MFP

Mach One Soft cover for cello hard case

M-A

Aluminium clamp, lower swivel disk, 35 X 90 mm, 90 g

M-B

Aluminium clamp, lower swivel disk, 50 X 120 mm, 122g

M-C

Aluminium clamp, lower swivel disk, cello over the rib,50 X 220 mm, 325g

M-D

Aluminium clamp, fixed base, 42 X 175 mm, 160g

M-BS

Aluminium clamp, fixed base, bass over the rib, 50 X 280
mm, 710g

C-CAL

Aluminium caliper, 50 X 220 mm, cello over the rib with Ko-
efer dial

BS-CAL

Aluminium caliper, 50 X 280 mm, bass over the rib with Ko-
efer dial

(Measurement of opening X depth of clamp)

NEW: Black rubber non slip pads for violin and viola rests.

Peter Mach and Tool Making;

In my life time I was always involved in tool making, mainly because I like to create something permanent, not a throw away.

As a pattern maker I made tools for a foundry to produce light alloy castings for the Air Space Industry.

After my qualification as a Violin and Bow maker I am building violins, violas, cellos and basses based on a Cremonese way of building.

The Mach One Shoulder Rest is also a helpful tool for a violinist or a violist. It is a comfortable, ergonomic and fully adjustable invention serving musicians since 1997.

At last I am designing and producing tools for a Violin maker. Unique tools made for myself and always sharing with my colleagues.

The most useful tools are: purfling cutter, light alloy clamps and the C-String Extension for Double Bass

Mach
One
shoulder
rest

Peter Mach, maker
of: Violin, Viola
Cello, Bass