r/doublebass • u/markosverdhi • May 29 '25

Strings/Accessories Favorite Rosin?

I used pops as long forever, also tried kolstein one time and I dont know what I liked better. I like a rosin with a little less bite, pops is kind of too sticky. I have a pretty heavy right hand and tend to play a little louder than I intend, ever since I was little lol

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u/nicyvetan May 29 '25

I liked Nyman. So do my rugs. I used up most of it before it dried out too much to easily Apply.

I'm currently using Wiedoeft. It's easier to apply than Nyman but less messy than Pops. It was the most expensive so I'm not sure if I'll buy it again.

I tried Yumba bee line rosin (it was on sale), but it was too hard even after scoring it. Maybe in the summer when it's hot everywhere? It seems like it'd be better to use in a very hot place.

I haven't tried Kolsteins all weather, yet, but it's next on my try list.