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ROSINS
BEE NATURAL
Reserve21 violin and cello rosins are the first in Hidersine’s range to use British beeswax, to avoid harmful petrochemicals. By using an indirect heat source in the process, Hidersine claims that the rosins retain clarity. Reserve21 also produces less dust than the company’s other formulas. Mediumhard and high grip versions are available.
Hidersine Reserve21 violin and cello rosin £19.95 email sales@bandm.co.uk web www.hidersine.com
JUST FOR YOU
Leatherwood’s Bespoke rosin range for violin, viola and cello comes in both supple and crisp versions. Different ratios of each can be requested by customers to suit their playing and instruments. The rosin cake is encased by ethically sourced Australian wood and packaged in Australian leather.
Leatherwood Bespoke range rosins €65 email info@geigenbau-bartsch.de web www.leatherwoodrosin.eu
PRETTY IN RED
Thorvaldsson’s Ruby rosin comes in soft and hard versions for violin, viola and cello. While the recipe is largely similar to their previous rosins, the Ruby’s red colour is a new feature. It has also been designed to create less dust, and each rosin comes in a hermetically sealed box to prevent it from drying out.
Thorvaldsson Ruby hard and soft rosins €15 email thorvaldsson@wanadoo.fr web www.frenchrosin.com
IN SHAPE
Millant’s hand-carved, violin-shaped rosin is a blend of the company’s light and dark rosins. It is designed to create a mediumdark tone and comes in a detailed and hand-made violin-shaped wooden box. It is recommended for both violin and viola.
Millant Sartory violin-shaped rosin $24.99 email info@fisherviolins.com web www.fisherviolins.com
GO FOR GOLD
Pirastro’s Evah Pirazzi Gold rosin is designed to accompany its Evah Pirazzi strings. The softest rosin in the range, it is formulated to create minimal dust and aims to have a maximum effect with minimal usage.It can be used for violin, viola and cello, depending on the player’s preferences.
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold rosin from £18.50 email info@pirastro.com web www.pirastro.com
SAFETY FIRST
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D’Addario’s Rosin Guard is designed to protect rosin cakes from falls. The guard surrounds the rosin’s base and sides and has a magnetic bottom that sticks to music stands. Its sides are covered in grippy material to reduce the risk of slips during application. It comes with D’Addario’s dark and light Natural Rosin, and is refillable and dishwasher safe.
D’Addario Rosin Guard $15 email see bit.ly/3sM5SA2web www.daddario.com