Detail 01
Hard grade
Bass rosin is sold in soft/medium/hard grades matched to temperature. Hard resists melting and staying tacky when it is warm.
Product detailSKU #1294516230569
HidersineSupergrip Rosin Bass Hard
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard-grade upright bass rosin from Hidersine. For bassists in warm rooms or humid climates who find softer rosin too sticky.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upright bassists playing in hot or humid rooms
- Summer gigs where softer rosin turns gummy
- Arco players who want cleaner attack, less drag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violin, viola, or cello players — wrong grade entirely
- Cold rooms, where hard rosin can feel slippery
- Pizzicato-only players who rarely touch the bow
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Bass formulation
Even hard bass rosin is much softer and stickier than violin rosin. Thick strings need far more grip to speak.
Detail 03
Supergrip line
Hidersine's grippier bass formula, aimed at getting heavy strings moving with less bow pressure.
Detail 04
Rosin grade vs room temperature
Soft rosin in a hot room goes gluey and the bow drags. Matching grade to conditions is most of the battle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bass rosin is soft enough to deform in a hot car — store it out of direct sun
- 02Many bassists keep both a hard and a soft cake seasonally
- 03Bow and case are separate purchases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Hard or soft bass rosin — which do I want?
Hard for warm and humid conditions, soft for cold and dry. Many bassists own both and switch by season or by room.
02Can I use this on cello?
It will grab, but it is formulated for the mass and thickness of bass strings. On cello it will feel heavy and shed a lot of dust.
03How much do I apply?
Fewer strokes than you think. Bass rosin transfers heavily. Add gradually until the bow speaks cleanly rather than coating the hair.
04Why is my bow still slipping?
Either the hair needs more rosin worked in, or the room is cold enough that hard rosin is not gripping. A softer cake helps in cold rooms.
