Origin of the Concert Cushion

The Concert Cushion is based on an idea by the Uruguayan guitarist Abel Carlevaro given to the public domain through his Guitar School.

The Concert Cushion, size 1 (3 cm = 1.2'' high), is the model which better corresponds to Carlevaro's original idea.

Several advantages in the use of the Concert Cushion and Cloth

The cushion allows for better adaptation of the guitar side on the left leg and offers, therefore, more comfort in positioning the instrument.

Furthermore, it elevates the level for resting the guitar on the left leg, allowing for:
a) better positioning and performance of the right hand above the 12th fret, as well as
b) a reduction in the height of a foot stand or even dispensing with it (beginning with size 3 or 4).
It can even contribute to an improvement in the guitarist's body posture.

Models and combinations of the Concert Cloth and the Concert Cushion

The Concert Cloth and the Concert Cushion are available in the following models and combinations:

• Set of Concert Cushion (with short flaps) + Concert Cloth (short)
• Concert Cushion with long flap
• Set of two short Concert Cloths
• Long Concert Cloth

The Concert Cushion with short flaps should be used on the left leg together with the short Concert Cloth on the right leg preventing the guitar from sliding which is essential for position stability. The Concert Cushion with long flaps dispenses with these two separate items.

The piece of coated foam which constitutes the "cushion" itself is stitched on a short concert cloth (42 cm =16.5") providing the cushion with two 16 cm (6.3") side flaps. The side flaps in Carlevaro's original concept helped prevent the item from easily falling from the leg.

This coated foam when sewn on a long cloth provides the cushion with a long flap of 68cm (26.8") and a short flap of 16 cm (6.3"). The long flap can be extended to the opposite leg dispensing with the use of an additional cloth.

The long flap Concert Cushion is, thus, an alternative to the two-piece set, leaving it to individual taste the preference for choosing one model or another.

We should mention, however, that the Concert Cushion with long flap (or the long Concert Cloth) is often preferred for its practicality because it is considered easier to use as one piece, thus preventing any single piece from falling, especially in a public performance.

Many guitarists say that using this item with long flap gives more stability to the instrument allowing for more variety in guitar positioning.

For those who prefer to avoid raising the guitar position height we recommend the use of the two separate short Concert Cloths or the Long Concert Cloth which is equivalent to the two short ones.

Product features

The Concert Cushion and Concert Cloth are made of fine suede, 95% polyester and 5% viscose,
with double layers (top and bottom) of synthetic latex, which prevent the guitar from slipping
at the points of contact with the legs. The standard color is black.

These products are 90% handmade.

The inner material is high-density foam (PU) with a stable shape.

The Concert Cushion is available in seven different sizes, which only vary in height.