Carlsson Swedish Rosin for Upright Bass

Rosin is key in getting a good bowed sound, so don't cheap out on this key ingredient to success, it can last a long time - and isn't very expensive. In fact, some bassists carry two or three different cakes just in case the environment makes another consistency better for that particular situation. When the humidity is high, the more powdery, harder rosin is usually best, and during very dry, cooler periods some stickier stuff may be needed.

Carlsson Premium Swedish bass rosin comes in an easy-to-use foil cup, which is packed into a plastic cup. Note; the plastic outer cup can differ, as a few different cups are used. Typically, we get either a light blue cup or a pale purple cup, and never really know which we're getting until it arrives from our suppliers. The rosin inside is identical, though - it's just the plastic cup that's different.

The rosin has a relatively "neutral" consistency. Here in the humid coastal area of Southern NJ, I find that it works equally well in the hot, muggy summertime, as well as in the drier, colder winter. It's smooth and leans more towards powdery than goopy, so it doesn't gunk up your bow - but it has nice grip for all-purpose bowing.

It was Bob's first choice for decades, and a cake of it is usually in Mark's gig bag, too.

New players: I include my tip sheet including details on the care and usage of rosin.