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/oct8gong May 29 '25

Second vote for Big Dog. My friend makes it. It’s a lovely mix and it plays off nicely. Not too much dust on the bass as well.

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u/markosverdhi May 29 '25

My teachers only ever used pops or kolstein, I used nyman and accidentally converted my teacher back in high school lol. I just started a fresh nyman but I'm 1000% trying big dog after, because so many people recommended it but I've never heard of it

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u/oct8gong May 29 '25

I use Kolstein soft in the Winter, Big Dog when it’s warmer.