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
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
Leathwood’s Baroque Blends have been specially formulated for gut strings to provide a gentle but clean attack with smooth traction that permits the string to resonate freely with maximum clarity.
• Specially formulated for gut strings for maximum clarity and resonance
• Creating a bright and clear sound
• Enables playing fast easy with clarity
• Gentle but clean attack with smooth traction
• Allows the string to be played more intensely without distortion
• Reduces the ‘squeak’ often encountered using modern rosins on the gut.
• Wrapped with soft and beautiful Premium Australian Leather
Phoenix Performer Rosin is a quality round cake rosin for violin, viola, and cello. Comes in a protective plastic box and measures about 35mm x 20mm—ideal for clear tone and easy storage.
Key Features:
• For violin, viola, and cello
• Round cake in a plastic box
• Approx. 35mm diameter x 20mm height
Affordable and easy-to-use rosin for beginner violinists and violists. Comes in a sturdy plastic box with finger protection.
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
Hidersine 12V Junior Rosin offers light, low-dust performance with excellent grip—ideal for students and young violinists. Supplied in a sturdy, easy-open plastic case, it’s made in England for reliable, everyday use.
Key Features:
• Light, low-dust, easy to use
• Good grip for student violinists
• 10g amber cake, square shape
• Durable, plastic case
• Made in England
By choosing this bespoke blend with 75% crisp, you can optimise your sound’s brightness, clarity, warmth and richness and vary the strength of the initial attack on the string.
• Perfect for soloists
• Focuses on power, projection and clarity
• Slightly thicker texture highlighting warm resonances
• Timber castings showcasing the most exciting grain patterns, figures and colours
• Wrapped in soft and beautiful Premium Australian Leather
• Bespoke rosin will generally last 2-5 years with intensive use
