Using only Larch resin and adding metals through a special rhythmical production method results in the LARICA Metal Rosins, whose tone is livelier, warmer, greater, brighter and more radiant.
• Gives the instrument an enormous, radiant sound
• Good and even sound from the bow
• High tolerance to temperature and humidity changes
• Provide trustworthy support to bring forth music in varying situations.
• Unwanted sounds are minimal
• Low amounts of dust to prevent allergic reactions
LARICA Metal Rosin with Gold is now available in hardness' from I to IV.
LARICA Metal Rosins, the metal rosin for violin, was manufactured again and back in stock in 2008 after many years of waiting, now under a different name – “Larica.” Based on the original formula used for Liebenzeller’s Metal Rosins, each step of the process is thoroughly and carefully done by hand. Keeping to the manufacturing process details guarantees a well-known, valued, high-quality product.
The differentiated combinations of Metals with degrees of hardness offer a rich assortment of LARICA Metal Rosins, which give a unique tone for the specific instrument of your choice. It comes in 2 versions: number 1 and number 2. The higher the number, the softer the rosin.
Features:
LARICA Metal Rosin with Gold is now available in hardness' from I to IV.
Using only Larch resin and adding metals through a special rhythmical production method results in the LARICA Metal Rosins, whose tone is livelier, warmer, greater, brighter and more radiant. Depending on the metal added, there are a variety of differentiated sound qualities.
Metal Components
The ingredient Gold gives the LARICA Metal Rosin an exceptionally balanced characteristic. The tone is full, harmonious, round, warm, voluminous, and at the same time, radiant and clear. It is most suited to give the instrument a variety of colourful tones.
The addition of Meteoric Iron brings forth a powerful and shining tone. Compared to the Gold, the quality of sound is more focused and energetic. This Rosin is favourable for solos because the tone carries well over long distances.
Rosin, with the addition of Tin, in comparison to Gold, gives the instrument a warmer and more concentrated, clear tone. It maintains full, smooth, radiating sound in higher ranges.
Silver, as an addition, gives a brighter tone colour. Its character is rather slender, concentrated and smooth. In higher ranges, it keeps a pleasant sound.
The addition of Copper gives an instrument a warm, graceful and velvety tone. The rosin made with Copper is very supportive for beginning players.
To take full advantage of the high-quality LARICA Metal Rosin, please keep in mind the following:
Before applying the metal rosin for the first time, the bow should be thoroughly cleaned. Apply less rosin to the bow than you usually would, and clean the strings with alcohol from time to time. The bow should also be cleaned with alcohol, but less frequently. In the beginning, too much rosin is often applied to the bow so that it could stick better to the strings. When this happens, the tone may not develop fully.
Pirastro Goldflex Rosin is a premium, gold-coloured rosin with gold dust, offering a slightly harder texture for excellent grip and a refined sound. Packaged for easy, clean application—perfect for all string players.
Key Features:
• Gold dust, harder rosin for general use
• Clear tone, smooth grip
• Natural pine resin, premium quality
• Soft cloth and plastic grip packaging
Hill Brand Light or Dark Rosin is a world-renowned professional rosin made in England. The light (amber) is harder for smooth play; the dark (green) offers extra grip. Comes in a velveteen shell—ideal for violin, viola, and cello.
Key Features:
• Light (harder, smooth) or Dark (softer, extra grip)
• Legendary Hill recipe, oil/resin blend
• Padded velveteen shell
• For violin, viola, and cello
• Used by professionals worldwide
Powerful yet sensitive sound for the soloist. It enables maximized projection and extra clear bow articulation.
• Provides maximum projection as well as clear articulation for a violin bow.
• Produces powerful yet sensitive sound for the soloist.
• This rosin is forgiving under high bow pressure on the strings without the sound cracking.
• CECILIA ‘SOLO’ rosin is available for violin, viola, and cello.
CECILIA rosin comes in four types of formula - ‘Signature Formula,’ ‘SOLO,’ ‘A Piacere,’ and ‘Sanctus.’ Each formula is designed to help you get the most out of your playing with a specific approach.
Australian-made Leatherwood rosin is produced from a hand-distilled Australian pine resin blended with a range of international resins.
• Two different rosin blends to choose Supple or Crisp blend to enhance the sound of your instrument precisely.
• Optimise your sound’s brightness, clarity, warmth and richness
• Vary the strength of the initial attack on the string
• Suits a variety of playing contexts or repertoire, like concerto solos, chamber music or orchestra
• Bespoke rosin will generally last 2-5 years with intensive use.
Sanctus is formulated to provide more possibilities in the sound of stringed instruments.
• Two formulas with incredible effects
• The outer ring formula for a silky smooth bowing experience
• The centre formula for more power and gustiness
• More focused with enhanced tonal strength
• CECILIA ‘Sanctus’ rosin is available for violin, viola, and cello.
CECILIA rosin comes in four types of formula - ‘Signature Formula,’ ‘SOLO,’ ‘A Piacere,’ and ‘Sanctus.’ Each formula is designed to help you get the most out of your playing with a specific approach.
Quickly prepare new bow hair with Pirastro Rosin Powder (100g). Apply with a felt pad or cloth to help you get sufficient rosin on your bow for optimal playability.
Key Features:
• 100g powdered rosin
• For fast initial coating of new hair
• Easy felt pad or cloth application
PATH rosins have come to be regarded as one of the leading rosins among string players.
• Soft for mild bowing, perfect for light touch player
• Provides vividness on fast movements and gentleness on slow movements
• It produces a powerful, clear sound with a bit of bright tone colour.
• Mounted on a soft cloth
• They are packaged in an attractive, transparent, round container with a screw-on lid.
• Violin and Viola rosin are made in South Korea.
Hidersine Deluxe Violin Rosins (and the Cello variants) are the ‘Standard-Bearers’ for rosins worldwide.
• Balance of grip
• Ease of playing style
• Outstanding levels of bow hair traction on violin strings
• Allowing more advanced players to articulate dynamic highs and lows
• Designed to bring out the very best in your violin
