Evah Pirazzi Gold Violin Rosin

June 2, 2015 at 11:38 PM · I have never used the Andrea rosin that you mention, so I cannot just make a comparison. However I can share my experience with the evan pirazzi gold rosin.

While it is almost a white rosin, it is surprisingly sticky, not in an annoying way though. You'll only need a little for a comfortable grip, less than what you usually do with most rosins.

Despite being sticky enough it does not sound harsh, but rather less textured and clear.

I suggest that you try it with relatively thick and high tension synthetics, such as the evahs (both greens and gold). Otherwise it would be too much.

little residue however, which is a big plus. So, if you want a rosin that is

1) super sticky

2) is clear and brilliant

3) you really need the above, try it.

Don't put much of this on your bow, start by applying as less amount as possible.

It's good quality, wether you'll end up liking it or not. It's a pitty it's a bit pricey though.

It could be pretty similar to the "olive-evah" but without the texture and grain.

June 3, 2015 at 01:13 AM · Allen,

I can agree with Hermes' experience with Pirazzi gold rosin - I was pleasantly surprised with how very little you need (in comparison to say, Jade) to apply for a good grip.

June 3, 2015 at 09:42 AM · Is this the one with gold flecks in it?

June 3, 2015 at 05:20 PM · Allen, what you now mention is the gold flex rosin.

I suppose they would mention it had the EP Gold rosin contained such a substance. They do so with the Goldflex rosin. Metal flecks could be unwanted when using some really sensitive string types and could wear them out. So informing players about metals contained in rosins, is vital.

What's your string combo right now that you want to test the rosin? Also, where do you live?

Also, I suspect that since you want to experiment with rosin you may want to make a small sound change, especially on its "start"? If so, what's that? you could for instance need to look to other rosin models as well...

June 3, 2015 at 05:58 PM · I tried to cash in on the gold, and was told it was not worth much. You need over a million rosins to equal 0.1 ounce of gold and even then you have to keep a grip on things as there are so many slippery characters out there ... (Never sell to a conductor - they often cause a short circuit).

June 4, 2015 at 01:58 PM · Hi Hermes - I live in Scotland where it's perpetually humid and raining and never over 20c

I have been quite happy with the Andrea Solo rosin but just wanted to see what the reviews are for the EP Gold which sounds similar to the Andrea Solo but in a lighter color (which usually means a harder rosin, but on the Pirastro site the EP Gold is the softest rosin they have)

June 5, 2015 at 12:13 AM · Allen

It's indeed a soft rosin. yet it is light coloured, producing a cleaner sound. I find it useful, since it combines positives of both light and dark

I live in Western Greece, and it's humid here as well. I mainly use the Oliv Evah Rosin (Usually with the green evah prize strings). I find that on some days I really feel that I want something else in terms of rosin, particularly when its more humid or hotter than usual. On such days, I switch temporally to the evah pirazzi gold rosin. It's ok because it's not like changing from a dark super sticky rosin to just a light gentle one...the feel is almost the same

You may find this practice useful :)