Hidersine Special Resin (Rosin) for Upright Bass

Hidersine's is an affordable all-weather rosin, made in England, and if you're just looking for a general-purpose rosin, or are dipping your toes in the water, it's among the most affordable choices and will certainly do the job for you.

It comes in three different variants; #1, #2, and #3. The formulations are "harder" as they go up the numeric scale, so #1 is best for colder weather (and drier) climates, and the #3 is best for hotter, more humid areas. If you're unsure, the #2 is a good "average" stickiness and softness.

Large, Square, Amber cake.

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 periods some stickier stuff may be needed.

New players: I include my tip sheet covering the care and usage of rosin.