how to keep rosin cold?

BassBot · #1 07-16-2007, 11:00 AM

I did a search and couldn't find an answer. How do people keep rosin cool so it doesn't melt into a horrible shape? No matter what part of my house I keep it in, it melts. I'd imagine a refrigerator might make it too hard and difficult to apply? Any ideas?

Jeff Moote · #2 07-16-2007, 11:19 AM

Refrigerator is fine for me... I take it out a short time before I want to play, or more commonly I take it out as I leave the house and by the time I reach my rehearsal or concert it's ready to go.

BassBot · #3 07-16-2007, 11:51 AM

Thanks!

toman · #4 07-16-2007, 02:56 PM

I don't know what kind of climate we're talking about, but here in the northwest I've never had a problem with melting rosin, short of leaving it in a hot car or my pocket...

I've used most types of rosin and not had problems with melting, and now I use Carlson most of the year, and Nymans when it's really hot or for solo playing because it's a little smoother. The Carlson has a nice bite for orchestra playing. I imagine the Pop's rosin would melt in relatively hot weather though, but I would never use that junk. IMO, it just ruins your bow hair and makes a mess of your bass.

David Kaczorowski · #5 07-18-2007, 04:37 PM

I keep my rosin in the fridge year 'round. It doesn't get too hard kept in the little compartment on the door where we keep the butter. When it first comes out it needs an extra swipe or too to get it warmed up, that's all.

toman · #6 07-19-2007, 03:34 PM

^^^ So I take it the fridge just rides along with you to the gig?

David Kaczorowski · #7 07-20-2007, 06:43 AM

Yeah, if I have room for a bass, a fridge is no problem.