Detail 01
Regular grade
Middle grip — less tacky and grabby than dark rosin, less hard and squeaky than a light cake.
Product detailSKU #1300476719877
Otto MusicaOtto Natural Rosin Regular For Violin/Viola/Cello With Italian Ingredients For violin / viola / cello
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Natural rosin for violin, viola and cello, made with Italian ingredients. A cheap cake for students, and a spare worth keeping in any case.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A student's first cake, or a school stock cupboard
- Keeping a backup in the case for gigs
- Households with more than one bowed instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass bows, which want a much softer, stickier rosin
- Players committed to a specific dark or light formula
- Anyone wanting a rosin in a protective wooden holder
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
Natural, uncolored
Dust that settles on the top plate is pale, so it is less visible than dark rosin residue.
Detail 03
Violin, viola and cello
One cake for the whole upper family; a teacher can pass it between students.
Detail 04
Under $6
Cheap enough to keep two — one at home, one in the case — instead of hunting for a lost cake.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Rosin is brittle and cracks if dropped on a hard floor
- 02A new cake needs scoring or several passes before it grabs the hair
- 03No bow, cloth or rosin case included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How often should I rosin my bow?
A few strokes before each practice session is normal. If the bow slides and the tone thins out, add more. If the sound is scratchy and dusty, you have overdone it.
02Can I use this on a double bass bow?
It is not intended for it. Bass bows use a much softer, stickier rosin that grips the thicker strings.
03Why won't a new cake stick to my bow?
The surface is too smooth. Score it lightly with a coin or sandpaper, then work the bow over it until it starts transferring.
04Is natural rosin better than dark rosin?
Different, not better. Natural sits in the middle for grip. Dark is stickier and suits cooler rooms and lower strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Color Finish
- Natural
