The Pirastro Rosin is available in Two variants :
Gold
Orange. Especially well suited for Gold gut strings.
And
Schwarz
Black. A dark, hard rosin suited for steel strings.
About Rosin
HistoryFrom the 10th to 12th century, people used resin obtained from fir and pine trees for painting and to make their wooden boats waterproof. It was also around that time that people from the eastern parts of the Mediterranean region started to look for new and better ways how to play their stringed instruments. Initially, they would use sticks made from dried sheep gut which had a rather rough surface to strike the strings. Later on, people discovered the benefits of using horsehair for bowing their strings. With a layer of rosin applied onto the bow hair this proved to be the perfect invention. Only bow hair coated with rosin would grab the strings enough for them to be caused to vibrate. |
ExtractionNatural resin was and still is obtained from pine trees during fall and turpentine oil is the product which is gained through its distillation. Pieces of natural resin are heated up in a boiler in order to evaporate water from it while at the same time impure components within the now liquefied resin slowly sink towards the bottom of the boiler. As a last step, the pure liquid resin is skimmed off and then cooled down. |
Origin and Characteristics
You can recognize the origin of the resin by its color. French and North American pure resin has a light yellow color while German pure resin is rather brown. Pure natural resin is transparent, can be easily pulverized and dissolves in alcohol and essential oils. |
Which Rosin should I use?
High quality rosin allows for perfect bowing without scratchy sounds, especially if only a thin layer of rosin is applied. The general rule is:
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Another important aspect for choosing the right rosin is the core material of the string that are being used:
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steel strings are easier played if you use a hard, dry rosin
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for synthetic, gut and gut wound strings use a softer rosin
Moreover, experienced players prefer softer rosin when playing in a studio and harder rosin in a concert hall. Hard rosin works best in tropical climates while soft rosin is good for cold climates.
We develop our own specific rosin and design it according the technical requirements of our different string lines. That is also the reason why we name our rosin after the brand names of our violin and viola string lines.
Packaging
Each cake of rosin is glued onto a soft cloth which then is attached to a hard plastic grip. This prevents the fingers of the musician to get exposed to rosin dust and also makes it easier to apply the rosin. |
Most of the orders placed before 3pm are shipped on the same day
Same day delivery in Chennai if order is placed within 12 pm and next day delivery in Bangalore if order is placed within 4 pm.
Certain items, such as special order or oversized may not qualify for free shipping. ( over sized means above 30kg volumetric )
(NOTE: If you should return your purchase, the cost of shipping will be deducted from your credit or refund.)
Our working hours for logistics are 10 am- 6 pm, Monday - Saturday. This means that the order placed on Saturday will be shipped by Monday.
We
Request all our customers to take an unboxing video of the product received , so if any defects or damages is found we will provide replacement or refund If you
are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 2 days from the Delivery date.
Should
you find it necessary to return any merchandise, it must be shipped within this 4-day guarantee period. All returned items must be in the original packaging complete with all components including the warranty card and owner’s manual and show no signs of wear or abuse.Please pack the item properly, as it was delivered to you, so that there is no damage or dents during return shipment process. Otherwise the return will either be refused or subject to a 15% restocking fee.
Refunds
are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges, unless you have received a damaged or defective product. Products received with physical damage must be reported to us within 2 days of the delivery date.
Terms & conditions for return process:
All return
items must include original packaging along the owner’s manual, warranty card
and should not show any wear or abuse with the product.
The following items are non-returnable except for defects:
Return Process :
If you would like to return a product, it is required to contact us as soon as
possible at +91-9600142602 or email us to info@chennaimusicals.com .
We will be sharing a return transit slip or we will provide a number for authorization
of return
Please pack the product .properly, as it was delivered to you, so that there is no
damage or dents during return shipment process.
Please send your return to:
CHENNAI MUSICALS
No.90 Grand Northern Trunk Road, Bypass,
opposite to Ramalakshmi Paradise,
Madhavaram, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu 600110
Mobile 6374515264
The refund will be initiated only after the package has
been received back at our warehouse in Chennai
The
refund amount will be transferred, as per banking and payment gateway norms, within five business days of the receipt of the returned shipment at our store.
For
further information on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please
contact us.
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