Australia's Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin BASS rosin is the ultimate
all-round rosin for heavy orchestral instruments, suitable for all
players, in all styles and in all climates. Two formulations are
available: BASS and BASS EXTRA
BASS
Heavy orchestra | audition | solo | chamber music
BASS
is a universal rosin for all climates, developed for heavy orchestral
playing with reduced string noise. BASS is suitable for both students
and professionals. It feels soft and velvety on the string and has
plenty of bite and power on the lower strings. BASS is everything you
want, everywhere you play.BASS EXTRA
Extra dry climate | Extra cold climate | Darker sound | Massive presence
BASS
EXTRA is everything BASS offers and more. Extra bass, extra stick,
extra bite, extra depth of tone when the music demands all you can give.
BASS EXTRA is designed for situations where extra grip is needed, such
as in very cold and dry climates, or when the music really demands it.
Additional information:
What is the difference between BASS/EXTRA BASS and the Amber range?
Leatherwood
BASS has a powerful, sticky attack with a big and broad tone, but
retains the same softness and ease of use as Amber Range. BASS offers
great reliability and durability for heavy orchestral playing. If you
are looking for a rosin with these qualities, then this is for you. BASS
is the reliable, hard-wearing rosin for everyday use.
The rosin
products in the Amber Range deliver a clear, rich and refined tone with a
soft feel under the bow, minimizing bow noise. The Amber Range is
designed for the most discerning and refined players who want to
fine-tune their tone and feel by combining formulations from a wide
range of options.
So far I have used Amber rosin. What makes the new BASS rosin from Leatherwood different?
BASS
offers great reliability and durability for heavy orchestral playing.
If you are looking for a rosin with these qualities, then this is for
you. What it lacks in shimmer compared to the amber range, it makes up
for in versatility.
What weather conditions are BASS and EXTRA BASS suitable for?
BASS is the rosin for general, reliable everyday use.
BASS
and BASS EXTRA are optimized for use in temperature-controlled concert
halls and studios. The ideal temperature range is 18-23 degrees Celsius.
In
warmer weather, above 24 degrees Celsius, these rosins become softer
and lose grip, which can lead to a waxy feel on the bow hairs. They are
therefore not necessarily ideal for outdoor concerts in warm weather.
In
colder weather, both BASS and BASS EXTRA are well suited, but feel
harder in the hand. In very cold and dry weather, BASS EXTRA is better
suited as a strong orchestral rosin.