Detail 01
Standard cake
Full-size block rather than a travel puck. Lasts years for most players before it cracks or glazes.
Product detailSKU #1274115037046
PirastroOlive Rosin Standard
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A standard cake of Pirastro Olive rosin for bowed string players. Buy it when your bow is slipping and you need grip restored.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Violin, viola and cello players replacing a worn or dropped cake
- Keeping a second rosin in the case
- Players already using Pirastro strings who want a matched rosin
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Double bass, which needs a much softer, stickier bass rosin
- Fretted instruments and bows are unrelated — this is bow-only
- Anyone whose bow hair is old; rosin will not fix worn hair
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
Green color
Rosin color tracks hardness and grip. Colored blocks like this sit toward the darker, grippier end.
Detail 03
Matched to the Olive line
Formulated alongside Pirastro's Olive strings, so it suits that setup, but it works on any bowed string.
Detail 04
Rosin, not a bow accessory
It goes on the hair, not the stick. It does nothing for a bow that needs rehairing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01New bow hair needs a heavier first application before it grips at all
- 02Scratch a glazed surface with sandpaper if the bow stops picking rosin up
- 03Wipe rosin dust off the instrument top after every session
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How often should I rosin my bow?
Every few playing sessions for most players. If the bow slides or the tone thins out, add a few strokes.
02Can I use this on cello?
Yes. It works for violin, viola and cello. Double bass players should use a dedicated bass rosin instead.
03Does rosin go bad?
It dries out and hardens over many years, losing grip. Cracking or a glassy surface that will not transfer is the sign to replace it.
04How much rosin is too much?
If you see dust clouds, hear a scratchy tone, or find powder on the top after a few minutes, you have overdone it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Green
