Making your own rosin

teenagebass69 · #1 04-08-2005, 07:40 PM

Hey I was wondering what I do to melt my own rosin. I got my Petz #4, Thomastik #2, and Hidersine #3, but now what? Do i just stick those suckers in the microwave. What kind of container should i use? A step by step would be great because I'm looking forward to this type of rosin...

teenagebass69 · #2 04-09-2005, 04:30 AM

cummon guys help me out i really need 2 find this out to help my playing

ClassicalDB · #3 04-09-2005, 04:49 AM

Apparently thats the most common mix, im pretty sure you can put it in a pot and melt it together and mix it. After its all melted make sure you keep stirring so the top doesnt glaze over and slightly harden. When you're finished, choose a container and pour away and it should harden pretty quickly. Can anybody else verify this? I'm not the rosin making expert hehe.

Monte · #4 04-09-2005, 10:51 AM

I've heard of doing this with the little paper cups they give you at Burger King for ketchup.

Personally, rosin is cheap. After a year, I just buy fresh stuff.

Prescottissimo · #5 04-22-2005, 07:36 PM

Some just microwave the wicked brew, but why not just buy Oak or Pops'? Did you know that Pops was a real bass player from the Houston Symphony and was rumored to bring firearms onstage at rehearsals?