Abstract: This invention relates to a musical instrument and a support therefor. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a stringed musical instrument. The instrument comprises a body (102) and a neck. The body is covered in a resilient material, for example latex. The resilient material may be impregnated with particles, for example either, or both, of cis 1,4-polyacetate, or/and titanium dioxide. The body is covered in a resilient material that increases the longevity of a musical note and has a curved recess (114) formed in an edge of the body (102). The neck (104) has a number of nodules (124) spaced along it which allow a musician to check their fingering position without having to look at the neck (104). The recess (114) is arranged to receive a support (206). The support (206) is a projection from a belt (202) worn by the musician such that the weight of the instrument (100) is borne close to a musicians centre of gravity.