Rosin for Professionals

January 15, 2017 at 03:27 AM · I simply can't believe. This site should change name into Rosinist.com

January 15, 2017 at 05:35 AM · I don't think there is any one rosin for professionals. But as a professional who plays in a variety of chamber ensembles I use Andrea Bang solo rosin and have been very happy with it. It's a litle pricey but it leaves very little dust, provides a smooth grip to the strings and a litle goes a long way.

January 15, 2017 at 03:20 PM · You may find a recent previous thread on "high-end" rosin to be relevant: LINK

Though now I'm curious if people switch rosins when they play solo vs chamber vs orchestra.

January 15, 2017 at 09:01 PM · I laughed.

Though, I am interested in the topic Lydia mentioned.

January 16, 2017 at 04:36 PM · I don't play enough these days to have a firm opinion on changing rosins for size of venue, but I think that Andrea Solo has more obvious bite that the Learherwood Soft/Squishy that I've been using for quartets in a hotel room the last week. Whether it is actually better in front of an orchestra will have to wait for a while.

January 16, 2017 at 06:58 PM · Bernardel rosin is great--not much dust, and smooth but grippy. Right now, I'm using Kaplan light. The Kaplan is really smooth, but it doesn't have the grip of the bernardel.

Another option is Jade. It can be dusty, but it pulls sound out of the violin like no other.

January 16, 2017 at 07:11 PM · I use Bernardel, but I am not at all a rosin nerd and can feel my eyes glazing over every time the topic comes up.

No, I do not change rosin for different types of playing.

January 17, 2017 at 02:12 AM · I've got a bunch, but I usually reach for Andrea A Piacere'.

Also have and like: Andrea Solo, Liebenzeller Gold II, Petz Vienna's Best, Motrya Gold

January 17, 2017 at 03:00 AM · I use Bernardel. But I'm not a "pro" so you should probably use something else. But then Mary Ellen's a pro, and she uses it. Oh, I'm so confused!!

January 17, 2017 at 12:55 PM · @Rocky - you are so right! Or maybe, stringsist.com.

@Bonny - There have been a number of threads on rosins. I suspect that you will find a wide range of rosins used by pros (of which I am not one), many or which would work fine for you. The one aspect of rosin use I do recall from these threads is that a number of folks used a different rosin in summer from the one they used in winter. Anyhow, I suspect that almost any good rosin will work fine for your purposes. You might want to ask your luthier for recommendations. Good luck!

January 17, 2017 at 03:38 PM · I have an idea!

Laurie could add a "Rosin" and "String" field to our profile :-D They way anyone could look at what we do, and what our rosin/string choice is. Heck, why not add an instrument maker and bow(s) field too?

If we really want to take it to the next level, she could add a checkbox for "shoulder rest".

January 17, 2017 at 03:59 PM · Actually, that is a great idea! Add several such 'choices' boxes to our profiles! Fun and informative! :D

January 17, 2017 at 04:45 PM · Great idea!

And then, Laurie could create a page showing the usage of each product by total members, and we can refer new posters to that page instead of having the same discussion yet again=)

January 17, 2017 at 05:05 PM · Eventually this data will work itself into a new gender theory for musicians.

January 17, 2017 at 06:42 PM · Only if we let it...

Or am I missing something?

January 17, 2017 at 07:41 PM · The Pirastro Gold is a Professional rosin. All that matters is that a Professional uses it. Not every rosin must be expensive.

Though I have not used it in a while, the Andrea Solo qualifies as one of "these", though they are edgy and very grabby (not necessarily bad), producing a generally powerful tone without much dust accumulation. Bernardel is still a "Professional" option, regardless relative affordability. Some people like the newer Evah Gold Rosin. I love the Guillaume-powerful tone, not much dust at all, grabs very well, and is not overly edgy (on the warmer side, but still offering great clarity.)

Some strings may not be the best matches for some of these rosins, though same goes for other factors (player, violin, bow, music.)

The usual suspects will be mentioned in these thread at some point or another.

January 18, 2017 at 07:34 PM · Has anyone considered the Leatherwood Bespoken Rosin from Australia? I haven't used it. Just wondering if it lives up to the hype

January 18, 2017 at 09:11 PM · There've been a few threads that discuss Leatherwood -- do a search. Might be interesting to hear from people who bought after the introductory special, though, as the price (which was already high) has gone up a lot.