PirastroGoldflex Rosin – Violin, Viola & Cello, Gold-Infused Formula

I've been using this rosin for many years. Never any problems!

I bought this rosin to replace my Jade rosin. I live in the South, where it is hot and humid most of the year. I loved my Jade, but I just wasn't getting the sound quality I wanted, and it didn't grip as well as it should. Right out of the package, I noticed the lovely shimmer of the gold flakes, which is pretty but unnecessary. The sound quality, however. WOW! Seriously, that is all I can say. My bow grips better, and my violin truly sings, which I have never really experienced before. It also leave little dust on my violin when I play, which is great. I am highly impressed with this rosin, and I am not sure I will change anytime soon.

So decided that I needed a new rosin because my other was cracking(the type that came with the violin). I also got a new bow to go with it and it has improved my sound. I am using d'addario prelude strings which I just changed to because that is what I had at the moment. I usually use Red label strings which I love more just didn't have them on hand. I may start to experiment with other strings. But for what I have it has made a difference. It does take a bit to get the protective layer but it produced a good amount of rosin. I have just started using it and even with other rosins, when I first put it on it does produce a bit of dust or fall out that you see on the violin but I think just give it time to where you have used it not much on your bow and it should be fine as long as you are not over rosining your bow. It also didnt take long to rosin my bow surprisingly even though it was new and wasn't rosined before.

Ok, so you all read my review on the Infeld Red strings with the gold e string. This is the rosin I bought to use with them. Cheap rosin on good strings will just mess them up. No matter if you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, use a good rosin. If you have cheap rosin on your bow now, go to youtube and watch the video on how to remove it. Follow the instructions carefully, I did it and I'm so glad I did. I can really hear a difference in my playing. As I stated in my prior review, I am a beginner, but I have been playing other instruments for years. I am now, after 15 or less lessons, playing in a professional volunteer orchestra 2nd violin. If I had not invested in good strings and rosin, I would still be sounding scratchy and be years away from playing with an orchestra. I have practiced like crazy, so you have to dedicate yourself. This rosin is like butter on your strings. Be sure to wipe your strings with a clean tissue after playing to keep them in good shape. You will need to use fine grade sand paper or a nail file when you first get it to roughen the surface, only do about ten full swipes and a little extra at the base and tip. This is with a clean new bow, or a bow that has been cleaned of old rosin. You only need to rosin once a week after that , maybe twice if you are practicing for a couple of hours a day. Happy playing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been playing the violin quite a while now, I play in groups and occasionally string quartets or ensembles, and I would definitely say a good rosin in important to me. This rosin fits the bill, it gives a high quality sound, lasts, and applies smoothly. I think if I wanted something that would be really professional I'd have to pay more, but especially for the price this is a great rosin that offers a great sound and playing experience. I would buy it again.

I've played violin for twelve years now, and never knew that there were different qualities of rosin. I had always used the $2 Super Sensitive stuff, but when I was reading reviews and recommendations on choosing rosin, I decided to try some of the good stuff. After all, at the rate it gets used up, I can certainly afford to pay a little more (I can't even remember when I bought the rosin I have, it's been so long).Anyway, to the point: my Pirastro Goldflex arrived in the mail today, and I couldn't wait to try it out. It is like going from wool to satin! It went on to the bow more easily; I used just a couple swipes based on reviews, and it was enough to blow me away when I heard and felt how smooth and rich the sound was. I cannot say enough good things about this rosin. I admit, I was skeptical about hearing a noticeable difference, but no more! This is well worth the money, and I'm tickled that it has actual gold in it; makes me feel luxurious.

Been playing the violin for 65 years! My favorite rosin!

I bought Jade rosin and Goldflex rosin to try. I am a beginner violin player and started playing barely 3 weeks ago. I am desperate to improve my violin sound in leaps and heaps because (1) I am eager to perform to my friends, (2) I started as an adult so want to save embarrassment in front of those kids who learning since young and (3) I have music background in Clarinet thus I have own high expectation to pick up faster due to having "an edge". After reviewing Amazon reviews, I began experimenting by trying rosins and strings. I own an EuroString Model 100 violin and wanting to know if getting better strings like Dominants and better rosins will improve my sound at least 20%. As I am not sure how much I can commit in playing the Violin, thus I will stick to Eurostring for now. Both Jade and Goldflex impress me as they really do not produce much dust after bowing. Jade, however, does leave its coating residue on the string and thus need to wipe off each time after playing. Goldflex, on the other hand, does not leave as much on the string. Comparing both on picking up the strings more precisely during bowing, I personally felt Goldflex does better than Jade. Jade made me sounded "sticky" and not so smooth which Goldflex is able to provide me. Thus, I recommend Goldflex to any beginner violin players as it does not eat into pocket with its pricing, it does not product much dust and still provides good string contact. Do note not to apply too much of rosin on the string - 2-3 swipe of rosin on the bow should be sufficient or at your discretion.