Resin / Rosin / Colophony

Price: €5.37
SKU KOL-1 Category String Instruments

Bow Rosin for Stringed Instruments

Rosin is a solid resin compound applied to the hair of a bow to generate friction between the bow and the strings of bowed instruments. Without it, a bow cannot produce sound; with it properly applied, the bow grips the string and sets it into vibration with clarity and control.

What It Does

When you draw a bow across a string, the rosin coating on the bow hair must grip the string with enough resistance to create sustained vibration. This friction is what transforms mechanical motion into musical tone. A bow with insufficient rosin will slip across the string and produce only a thin, scratchy sound or silence. A well-rosined bow responds with projection and articulation.

The rosin supplied here is formulated to minimize dust generation during application and play, a practical benefit for both the player and the instrument. It produces a clear, controlled tone across the full range of bowed string instruments.

Application and Use

Apply rosin to the bow hair before each playing session. The standard method is to draw the rosin cake across the hair in 3 to 4 passes, working from the frog (the lower end) toward the tip. Light, even pressure ensures even coverage without overloading the hair. Over time, rosin residue builds up on the strings and fingerboard; this is normal and can be wiped away with a soft cloth.

This rosin is compatible with violin, viola, cello, and double bass—any bowed stringed instrument that requires a standard rosin.

Storage and Care

Keep rosin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme heat, which can soften it and alter its grip. A rosin cake will last many months with regular use, depending on how frequently you play and how much you apply per session.

Rosin remains one of the few consumables essential to the maintenance of any bowed stringed instrument, regardless of tradition or repertoire.

Price: €5.37
SKU KOL-1 Category String Instruments

Resin / Rosin / Colophony — Solid resin manufactured by Walthari in Germany, designed to coat the bow hair and create the necessary friction between the bow and the strings of bowed string instruments. Compatible with violin, viola, cello and double bass, it produces a clear and controlled sound whilst minimising dust. To be applied before each playing session in 3 to 4 passes over the hair. The essential accessory for transforming a smooth bow into a true sound producer.

Origin Germany
Weight 0,02 kg
Dimensions 4,0 × 2,5 × 2,2 cm

Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.

Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.

Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!

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Bow Rosin for Stringed Instruments

Rosin is a solid resin compound applied to the hair of a bow to generate friction between the bow and the strings of bowed instruments. Without it, a bow cannot produce sound; with it properly applied, the bow grips the string and sets it into vibration with clarity and control.

What It Does

When you draw a bow across a string, the rosin coating on the bow hair must grip the string with enough resistance to create sustained vibration. This friction is what transforms mechanical motion into musical tone. A bow with insufficient rosin will slip across the string and produce only a thin, scratchy sound or silence. A well-rosined bow responds with projection and articulation.

The rosin supplied here is formulated to minimize dust generation during application and play, a practical benefit for both the player and the instrument. It produces a clear, controlled tone across the full range of bowed string instruments.

Application and Use

Apply rosin to the bow hair before each playing session. The standard method is to draw the rosin cake across the hair in 3 to 4 passes, working from the frog (the lower end) toward the tip. Light, even pressure ensures even coverage without overloading the hair. Over time, rosin residue builds up on the strings and fingerboard; this is normal and can be wiped away with a soft cloth.

This rosin is compatible with violin, viola, cello, and double bass—any bowed stringed instrument that requires a standard rosin.

Storage and Care

Keep rosin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme heat, which can soften it and alter its grip. A rosin cake will last many months with regular use, depending on how frequently you play and how much you apply per session.

Rosin remains one of the few consumables essential to the maintenance of any bowed stringed instrument, regardless of tradition or repertoire.

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