TheRev Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I'm starting to really work on my arco technique but my rosin (Pirastro I think) is very hard and needs warming to get it soft enough to apply to the bow. This is a bit of a pain, so can someone recommend me a suitable rosin? Ta Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Nymans - works for me but I am new to this also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Another vote for Nyman! I've used it for a while now, and have never felt the need to try anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Cheers chaps! Nymans it is then. At least experimenting with rosin is a lot less expensive than experimenting with strings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I use Kolstein 'soft' in the winter and 'AW' in the summer. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/kolstein_kolofon_bass_rosin_ultra.htm"][/url] I've tried a few and this has been my favourite so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I use bog standard whatever any other string player has with them. That is partly because I am fed up of finding rosin powder in my DB case pocket, but more importantly because I prefer the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin spangles Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) Pops would be my preferred but Nyman and Carlsson (possibly the same rosin with different names) are good too. Edited December 21, 2010 by marvin spangles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endorka Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I use Nymans. I've had Pops, which I found ok, but the thing I liked most about the Pops I had was that it was really liquid at room temperature. It looks solid, but will actually flow over a period of several hours, if, for example, you leave the tub upside down in your bag. Bizarre! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardybass Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Another vote for Pops from me, I really like it, but to be fair I haven't tried many, and I'm really lacking in the arco department! But I always find it does the trick, and not having to wait for days for it to warm up is a bonus! Like Endorka says though, you do have to be careful because it will try to escape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonzoooroo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I've got some Petz (no2) which comes in different hardnesses (hence the numbers) which is sticky enough on spirocores. I usually go for a softer rosin on cello (main instrument) with kolstein and Kaplan being a couple of my favourites. I usually find that pretty much anything is better than the usual Hidersine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo200 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Nymans every time. You can get it cheaper from www.musical-instrument-suppliers.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Cheers for the link Damo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyl Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Pops has worked for me too. I'm no expert, but I think the important factor was "fresh" - as opposed to crusty and rock-solid which is what I had for ages before investing in a new tubs of Pops last year. BTW - people talk about Pops being liquid, but I think this is only an issue in hotter countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 MB1. Murphy for me! (The blonde in Moloko) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) [quote name='MB1' post='1101364' date='Jan 24 2011, 08:55 PM']MB1. Murphy for me! (The blonde in Moloko) [/quote] You still looking for your coat, Martin? Edited January 25, 2011 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Have a look here. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=119425&st=0&p=1096515&#entry1096515"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;#entry1096515[/url] It's got several different hardnesses Edited January 25, 2011 by BigJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 [quote name='BigJim' post='1102875' date='Jan 25 2011, 10:06 PM']Have a look here. It's got several different hardnesses[/quote] It's so hard I can't get into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 [quote name='BassBus' post='1102931' date='Jan 25 2011, 10:38 PM']It's so hard I can't get into it. [/quote] Haha thanks mate. I've ammended it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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