Thanks for that. I didn't realise that rosin changed with age so I'm off to get a new block right away. I had noticed that it seemed very brittle. It has also been kept in it's box which is cardboard and open at both ends! These are the things that newbies often don't realise of course. Thanks, Colin Hill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon Wascher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 10:25 AM Subject: Re: [HG] Strings
> Hello, > > Am 02.10.2006 um 00:46 schrieb Colin Hill: > > rosin > > still using the block I got free with a violin case 15 years ago > > a 15 year old block is much to old to be usefull anymore. > This is because block rosin is drying over the years, it contains a > number of substances which evaporate, it gets harder and more brittle. > > So by a new one every year or so (you can share it with someone) and > keep it in a closed box. I personally prefer "Pirastro Goldflex" or the > Bernardel violine or the Nyman cello one, but everything is better than > a 15 year old one. > > Simon > >
