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Your cart is empty.MELOS ROSINS are tested to "function" effectively under any condition, for every single instrument. Especially, violin, viola, cello and bass rosins, are produced in two types, "light" & "dark". The "light" type is used more in high temperatures (spring or summer), for "smooth" playing or for solo in chamber music. The "dark" type is used more in low temperatures (autumn or winter), for full-tone playing, in an orchestra, or for great solo concerts. One can also choose based on his/her right hands’ peculiarities and bow technique. Specifically for cello, on musicians’ demand, we produce MELOS “sticky” Rosin. This product is softer and “bites” the strings stronger than MELOS “dark” Rosin. Mix it! A powerful effect of MELOS ROSIN The musician can mix different types of rosins to have the results he/she really wish. For example, a violin player can mix a violin MELOS “light” or “dark” rosin with a viola MELOS “light” or “dark” rosin. So, according to the hardness or softness of the cake, using MELOS ROSIN, musicians can have exactly what they really need, a warm, full, high quality sound.
K. Bennett
2025-08-24 17:51:47
I've been using Melos rosin, both light and dark, for 6 or 7 years now and it works well. Smooth, good sound from my fiddles, and not too expensive. A nice step up from cheap rosin.It used to come in a cloth wrap. Now it comes in a fitted cork case, which at first I thought would be good - more protective, etc. But the cork case makes it significantly larger and it takes up a lot more room in the tiny compartment in my double case. Plus, it seems more difficult to apply while holding the cork.
Terry Samplaski
2025-08-16 15:02:56
Firstly, I am still a beginner who is self teaching at the moment so I can't compare this to much. When I first received this rosin I was using it with the wood bow that came with my violin student outfit (my violin has D'Addario medium strings). Compared to the rosin that came with my outfit, and a light rosin, this is fantastic! There were no longer "whispers" or raspy sounds, and bowing felt smoother/easier. I now have a Richter CG500 Carbon Fiber bow that I use this rosin with over a different light rosin, and I am in love with this! Such a fuller sound with smooth bowing in my opinion, and the E string sounds beautiful instead of a schreech lol. There is also a lot less 'dust' ending up on my violin with this rosin. I find the cake being glued to the cloth more attractive than a box, and it makes for easy application, especially when you need to rotate the rosin to keep it even. There is a slight pine smell but I like that. Fantastic rosin in my opinion as a beginner and I'm loving it so far!
globetrotter
2025-07-05 12:09:35
It works well..and it is not dusty
jesus
2025-06-11 13:56:04
Good rosin, doesn't stick or last long though in humid areas though, but thats like anything. I have to play outside often in humid Texas weather so I have to reapply every so often.Great Rosin though. Would purchase again.
kazzieKat
2025-04-15 13:08:04
This rosin made me sound better when playing the violin!I am a beginner violinist, but have played guitar for many years (so i have a good working knowledge of music theory and already have quick and nimble fingers). I was getting a lot of squeaks and scratchees when bowing at first, so I first bought a new Carbon Fiber Bow from fiddleman (or something like that), but I was still scratching and screeching and thought "well i guess i just really suck and need to practice a lot more" (which i do lol)...Enter this Melos Rosin, I got the light rosin because I live in Florida where it's almost always hot and humid.I put this on my bow and no more scratching and screeching...even when I'm not bowing straight it doesn't squeak and scratch.I highly recommend this rosin for any beginner, or student, or more advanced player...It was recommended to me by a professional violinist that uses it, so it must be good!
Dimitri Pappas
2025-04-01 10:46:39
Melos Dark produces a smooth sound without too much dust. It's my favorite rosin and knocked two brands that cost over twice as much out of my case for good. It's an outstanding rosin and doesn't cost a fortune. Just buy it!
Michelle
2025-03-28 16:46:42
I recently bought a new bow that provided a warm tone but didn't really give me the best articulation with spiccato and staccato. I tried this rosin out and immediately my bow became so much more responsive. And the tone actually became warmer. It's got that buttery quality but still maintains the clear articulation without the extra crunch. I'm in love with it and cannot believe a simple thing like rosin could enhance the sound of my instrument so much. I highly recommend this rosin.
Robert Shuler
2025-03-18 18:31:51
While the comment "smooth and buttery" in another review is an exaggeration, this rosin does sound good. Not as scratchy as most in this price range, and very little dust. I agree with sentiments of others that it is hard to handle and would be better mounted in a wood case. It is "almost" as good as Leatherwood, which costs $70 (and does come in a wood case, though it is oddly shaped - what is it with high quality rosins that they cannot be packaged conveniently?)
Verónica
2025-03-01 12:58:35
La usamos para viola. Es de buena calidad.
Painkiller28
2025-02-25 14:02:34
I don't know anything about this product, but my daughter who plays the violin says it's good.
GUOYONG YIN
2025-02-11 11:53:43
Love the same as we got, well packaged.
giammarco
2025-01-05 12:30:14
ottima pece per viola e violino
Lourenço
2024-11-27 20:56:28
Really good rosin - I have been using it for years.
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