Detail 01
Bass-specific formulation
Much softer and stickier than cello or violin rosin. Bass strings are thick and need heavy bite at slow bow speeds.
Product detailSKU #1294516230563
HidersineSupergrip Rosin Bass Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-grade double bass rosin, sold in a tub. For upright and orchestral bassists replacing a used-up or hardened cake.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Upright bass students needing grip for arco passages
- Orchestral bassists who want year-round medium consistency
- Replacing rosin that has hardened past usefulness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violin, viola, and cello players — bass rosin is far too soft
- Pizzicato-only jazz players who rarely touch the bow
- Anyone needing a hard summer cake in extreme heat
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
Medium grade
The all-season middle ground. Soft grades get gummy in summer heat, hard grades lose grip in cold, dry halls.
Detail 03
Tub packaging
Bass rosin is soft enough to deform or stick to things. The tub contains it and keeps it off the case lining.
Detail 04
Around $12
Standard for a bass cake. Bass rosin is used up faster than violin rosin, so cost per year is higher.
Detail 05
Soft, tacky texture
Applies with fewer passes than violin rosin, and it is easy to over-apply. Too much makes the bow grab and squeak.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Rosin only — no bow, cloth, or case included
- 02Soft rosin melts in a hot car; keep it out of direct heat
- 03Fingerprints glaze the surface; hold the tub, not the cake
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is bass rosin different from cello rosin?
It is considerably softer and stickier. Bass strings are thick and move slowly under the bow, so they need far more grip than a cello string does.
02Do I need rosin if I only play pizzicato?
No. Rosin only matters for bow contact. Pizzicato players who never use a bow do not need it, though most bassists eventually play some arco.
03How much should I apply?
Fewer passes than you would use on violin — bass rosin is sticky. Start with a handful of strokes along the hair. If the bow catches and squeaks, you have used too much.
04What does medium mean here?
It refers to hardness. Medium is the all-around choice, holding grip in cool halls without turning gummy in summer humidity, so most players can use one cake year-round.
