Traditional MELOS Rosins for violas are hand-made in Greece, with high-quality Pine tree resin, without any chemical additives.
• High-quality Melos rosin
• One of the world's finest rosins
• Contain no chemicals of any kind or fillers like glucose or sugars
• Softer dark viola rosin formulated specifically for winter seasons
• Because it is 100% handmade in small batches, it is always fresh
• Made of Greek pine-tree colophony produced by Sykiotis in Greece
Melos Rosin Baroque Viola & Tenor Viol offers warm, balanced and full sound qualities, without any unexpected noises or dust, in all kinds of bowing techniques. This cake is designed especially for gut strings and efficiently delivers high and medium wave frequencies.
Each rosin cake is made exclusively by hand. Minor deformities are corollaries of the natural origin of the ingredients used and the hand-made process, without using any machinery that could potentially lower our products’ quality.
Traditional MELOS Rosins for violas are hand-made in Greece, with high-quality Pine tree resin, without any chemical additives. Every batch is made in small amounts and only upon order, making them the freshest products on the market.
Melos Viola Dark Rosin features:
Andrea A Piacere Viola Rosin Half Cake offers a refined, well-blended sound with warmth and subtlety—less projection than SOLO, more blending and silkier tone. Ideal for expressive, nuanced playing and effortless bow control.
Key Features:
• Warm, round, blended sound
• Less projection than SOLO
• Tartini “GREEN” formula
• Clear articulation, no excessive bite
• Half a cake—perfect for Viola
Millant Deroux “Cat Brand” Rosin is a French-made, dark rosin with over a century of tradition. Preferred for its clean, subtle sound and reliable grip—ideal for violin, viola, and cello.
Key Features:
• Original “Cat Brand” formula
• Clean, subtle sound, dark rosin
• Cloth-mounted, plastic container
• For violin, viola, and cello
• Made in France
Enhance your sound with Leatherwood Concerto Rosin, expertly formulated for violin, viola, or cello. Handcrafted for grip, clarity, and projection, it comes in an elegant case—choose the type that fits your instrument.
Key Features:
• For violin, viola, or cello
• Hand-poured, premium quality
• Strong grip and rich tone
It comes in two set varieties - Supple and Crisp. With this duo pack, you can try both and also combine them.
Supple Blend
• A warm and softer sound
• Consistent traction that feels velvety and rich
• Maintains a reliably sharp attack on the string
Crisp Blend
• A decisive attack
• Firm traction and crisp sautille
• Creates an undeniably forthright sound through a glassier texture
The type of wood used in the casing is dependent on availability.
The Sanctus rosin is designed to enhance the sound of stringed instruments by offering a greater range of possibilities.
• This block has two rosin formulas for a perfect balance of sound and control on your violin bow. It’s remarkable and beautiful.
• The outer ring formula delivers a seamless and concentrated auditory output, enhancing the overall bowing sensation on the strings.
• The centre formula is activated when a player desires more power and boldness from their musical instrument.
• CECILIA ‘Sanctus’ rosin is available for violin, viola, and cello.
• There are four different formulas of CECILIA rosin - ‘Signature Formula,’ ‘SOLO,’ ‘A Piacere,’ and ‘Sanctus.’ Each formula has been created to enhance your playing experience with a unique approach.
Pirastro Tonica Rosin features medium hardness and grip, ideal for Tonica strings. Natural pine resin, metallic orange colour, and easy, dust-free application with a soft cloth and plastic grip.
Key Features:
• Designed for Tonica strings
• Medium hardness and grip
• Metallic orange, natural pine resin
• Clean, easy-to-use packaging
Melos Baroque Viola Rosin is a handcrafted, medium-hard, dark amber rosin made in Greece for gut strings. Warm, full sound, minimal dust, and authentic baroque performance—mounted on silk cloth and packed fresh in a reusable pouch.
Key Features:
• Medium-hard, dark amber rosin
• For viola/tenor viol gut strings
• Handcrafted, all-natural pine resin
• Silk cloth wrap, reusable pouch
• Made fresh in small batches in Greece
Dominant Bow Resin (Rosin) by Thomastik-Infeld offers a tailored grip and smooth play for violins and violas. Available in various formulas for different climates and playing styles. Trusted worldwide, made in Austria.
Key Features:
• For violin and viola
• Custom compositions and hardness
• Firm grip, smooth sound
• Suitable for all climates and styles
• Austrian-made, genuine Thomastik-Infeld
