Nymans=Carlsons

[Davidoc]

I purchased a bass today, and the guy through in a container of nyman's rosin. He mentioned that it's the same thing as carlson's (what I use). The container is bigger, but other than that it looks to be the exact same-light blue container, wiht a tin of dark colored, inward-bubbled rosin that looks exactly like Carlson's. They're both also made in Sweden.

Weirness!

[peasandhoney]

close enought to be brothers maybe, but not exactly the same. i think that the carlsons is harder and grippier (its also owned by meisel of france). the nymans seems lighter and smoother. i prefer the nymans because i use light gage strings and a light bow (if i want to be loud, i'll use an amp). but this is just how i feel about them. how "good" a rosin is is purely subjective (how else could pops stay in business)....

-keiran

[Eric Rene Roy]

Originally Posted by peasandhoney

(its also owned by meisel of france).

-keiran

While I agree with some of your statement describing the nature of the two, both brands are actually made by the same Swedish company, TONAG ARNE BETZHOLTZ.

[toman]

I'm not sure how people can say carlson and nymans are the same, or even very similar. Nymans is quite a bit harder, and kind of more sticky to the touch. Carlson is soft, and gets stucky when its warm. Carlson will melt and leave a gooey mess in your bag, while nymans usually won't unless it's super hot out. I, as well as a bunch of other orchestra players I know like to use carlson most of the year, and switch to nymans in the summer months. I find it just too hard in the winter. I do sometimes like to use the nymans for solo or chamber work though, because it seems to give a little bit quicker response and it doesn't get gritty like the carlson can sometimes. Carlson just plain rules for the orchestra though; it's like putting R rated tires on your sports car and going for a drive on a hot day.

[Don Higdon]

I've been equally happy with both, and I cannot say I noticed any difference. As for the hardness of Nyman's, I find that under the stage lights, it's as soft as needed whatever the season.
One thing I do, at the suggestion of Linda McKnight, my arco teacher, is keep the rosin in the container, capped, at all times. A suggestion from Linda McKnight is like a suggestion from Tony Soprano, so I do it. It helps.