mudbug - Posted - 03/04/2011:  11:04:52

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I was feeling a little guilty after someone's else's thread turned into a Magic Rosin thread ( through no fault of Sara at M.R.) so I figured I might as well start one specifically for it. I used it today, and really, really like the creamy tone. There's an underlying bite there if you want it, though. Is it made by little elves sprinkling fairy dust in each cake? Only they can tell us. But I think this will be my new rosin of choice. It never hurts to placate the wee folk.

Topic moved from Playing Advice forum - wormbower

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richdissmore - Posted - 03/04/2011:  11:11:10

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hello my firend you say that Magic Rosin really works i,ll have to try some

DougD - Posted - 03/04/2011:  11:23:54

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I wish I had a Magic Bow to go with it.

RobBob - Posted - 03/04/2011:  12:02:11

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A local potter and fiddler makes plates that say, "The Devil didn't make the fiddle, he made the bow." Magic rosin would be good.

Andah1andah2 - Posted - 03/04/2011:  12:03:57

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I've played a few days with it now and I really like too. I don't have a lot of experience and don't know what the term "creamy" means in this case, but I can say a few things.
1. While with other rosins I've used, you wonder if it is even going on because it is so dry that it doesn't feel like its coming off the cake. The magic rosin came right off the cake onto the bow with a few rubs. I felt like I was really getting some application with few strokes.

2. My bow is not skating very much now. It is grabbing when I want it to and with less bow pressure. It gives me more confidence with the bow.

So I like it!!
Thank you for the free trial.

RobBob - Posted - 03/04/2011:  12:05:36

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OK, then I saw an ad for magic rosin. Hmm, am I missing something here?

MRosin - Posted - 03/04/2011:  12:41:40

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Thanks for all the great feedback everyone! And thank you for starting this thread!

Magic Rosin has ingredients that allow it to be applied more smoothly. This was a big issue for me as a cellist. I didn't like the "dry" crispy feeling of rosin.

Please let me know if you have any questions about Magic Rosin!

Sarah
magicrosin.com
magicrosin@gmail.com

Charlie The Fiddler - Posted - 03/04/2011:  14:47:54

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After reading the posts here and on the Magic Rosin website, I ordered 2 cakes. Will let you all know how it works out Thanks

MRosin - Posted - 03/04/2011:  14:51:24

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Hi Charlie,

Thank you! I think the rosin was just shipped.

Sarah

http;//magicrosin.com

carlavatky - Posted - 03/04/2011:  14:56:03

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I was worried that it would be like a lot of other of the light gold rosins and be too grabby and scratchy, but the price was right so I ordered a cake of #1 to try and I like it as well. It applies rather easily so my first time I put in on too heavily and it was rather "thick" sounding. Took some back off the bow and the tone softened nicely and gave a smooth silkier pull on the strings. Reminds me of the old Motyra Gold #18 that was all the rage for awhile.

I alos appreciate that there is little to no resin dust left on my top plate even after an hour of playing. Well done folks. Good luck with your invention!

MRosin - Posted - 03/04/2011:  15:01:37

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Carl,

Great, I'm glad you like it! Thank you very much for the feedback, it's much appreciated!

Sarah

magicrosin.com

ghopper - Posted - 03/04/2011:  18:54:49

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I wiped down the bow hair (no alcohol) with a clean cloth, and lightly sanded the fresh cake of #1 Magic with a piece of #100 sandpaper. About a half dozen swipes of the cake was all I initially applied. I was pleasantly surprised at the first draw of the bow. Very little effort (pressure) is needed to pull a smooth and even tone across all strings. Even very subtle wrist movements produce the desired result.

I read the other thread as well, I've not see a negative review yet. Looks like a winner by all accounts.

MRosin - Posted - 03/04/2011:  19:13:21

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Thank you ghopper! I'm so happy people are liking Magic Rosin!

Also, I know people must be cross-posting in other forums on other websites...we really appreciate that! We're just getting started, so the word of mouth exposure is really great...thank you!

Sarah

magicrosin.com

Bart - Posted - 03/04/2011:  21:53:08

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I must admit I am finding myself wondering if people who are trying it, but not liking it, are just not posting out of courtesy, or if really everyone likes it? I hope everyone loves it, because my order is placed, and I'm hoping I LOVE it!

I'll just be curious to hear what feedback there might be in other directions. We humans are a diverse lot, with varying opinions and preferences in all things fiddle, so if there is any feedback that is not necessarily highly critical, but just a dissenting opinion, I'll be curious to hear it.

I'm looking forward to trying it on the Incredibow, which seems to need more rosin, IME.

BenJammin - Posted - 03/04/2011:  23:02:45

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I've been using magic rosin for a few weeks now, saw an add on craiglist of all places.
I'm glad y'all are en joying it as much as me. Ill stick withis rosin as long as I play with a bow :)

StrawboB - Posted - 03/05/2011:  09:29:48

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Put another check in the "LIKES IT" column.

Received the rosin yesterday (Type 1). Did a thorough wipe-down of my bow with a rag, but didn't no alcohol or anything like that. Half-a-dozen swipes on the Magic Rosin, and put hair to strings.

Holy smokes! Clear, ringing, rich tone. Responsive. First impression is very positive. We'll see how it does on dust and such, but if it is dusty it's an acceptable price to pay for the performance!

boB

richdissmore - Posted - 03/05/2011:  09:39:18

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i would love to order one magic rosin i can,t for what ever can,t get it

MRosin - Posted - 03/05/2011:  10:05:40

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Thank you for the great comments everyone! There are some excellent descriptive phrases here....I'm hoping I might be able to use some of the comments on our website. We really appreciate this kind of feedback!

I'm not really a business person but got into this when we realized how different the rosin is (goes on smoothly) and how good it is (sorry, terribly biased!). When we started getting such positive feedback from players of all kinds, we decided to give it a go. It's been a lot of fun....especially getting to know lots of string players!

Sarah

htttp://magicrosin.com

Skunkhound - Posted - 03/05/2011:  13:24:48

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At that price, with so many positive reviews, I had to order a couple cakes myself. I look forward to trying it out.

MRosin - Posted - 03/05/2011:  14:52:06

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Thank you David, order will go out first thing Monday. Cheers from Minnesota!

MRosin - Posted - 03/06/2011:  05:07:28

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Also, just to let everyone know, I would not put comments up on the Magic Rosin website unless people give me permission!!

Sarah
magicrosin.com

Andah1andah2 - Posted - 03/06/2011:  05:29:30

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Well you have my permission to quote me although I don't know why you'd want to

How about a jingle:

When your bow is slick and sloppy,
makes your playing come off floppy,
get the cake that folks all rave,
magic rosin is what you'll crave.

or

Magic Rosin hits the spot,
a few short rubs...not a lot,
gets your bow all extra grabby,
now if it just took off that extra flabby

MRosin - Posted - 03/06/2011:  05:52:36

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Ha! I'm still laughing!! Those gems have to go somewhere in the Magic Rosin system....! A little fiddle accompaniment, vocals...

GeeDubya - Posted - 03/06/2011:  05:54:34

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This could be as much fun as Burma Shave

Magic Rosin does the trick
Rub a little on your stick
Pulls those notes out, low & high
Makes the other fiddlers sigh.

MRosin - Posted - 03/06/2011:  05:58:16

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Oh no...I can't stop laughing...this is making my day! These are great!

mudbug - Posted - 03/06/2011:  15:06:55

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Magic Rosin's really sweet
It's got a feel that can't be beat
Play it smooth or play it chunky
Dig right in and spank that monkey.

Bart - Posted - 03/06/2011:  15:58:17

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Originally posted by mudbug

Magic Rosin's really sweet
It's got a feel that can't be beat
Play it smooth or play it chunky
Dig right in and spank that monkey.

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OMGosh...DYING LAUGHING. I cannot believe you hit the "post" button. And I thought GeeDubya's was cute! I needed that laugh so much you cannot imagine. I'm sitting here banging out a 10 page paper, complete with the reading, in one sitting, from idea to title page, to references. Desperately in need of a laugh. I am not sure when I've laughed so hard recently.

I can't remember the whole joke that my dad used to tell, but it reminds me of the punchline for a joke that tells the story of an ad contest for a brand of canned milk. Part of it went: No teats to squeeze, no hay to pitch, just punch a hole in the son of a b****.

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richdissmore - Posted - 03/06/2011:  16:16:05

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fildde dreams play better with magic rosin ........ fildde around more with magic rosin

Ozarkian D.L. - Posted - 03/07/2011:  01:27:31

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With my permission :

I must admit...to being quite skeptical............
Then I thought...aww, whut tha heck'tical.......
So, I ordered a cake...and lo & behold......
My audience now....are triple-fold.





They come from far...they come from near......
Tis tha fiddlin...they want to hear......
Fer it is so pleasin ...to tha ear......
But it aint tha fiddle...whut makes em be-witched......
Tis tha "Magic-Rosin" music...drawn frum tha stick.

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Edited by - Ozarkian D.L. on 03/07/2011 04:06:03

shellyrat - Posted - 03/07/2011:  12:55:57

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Got my violin rosin today. I was so impressed I ordered 2 more for my other cases and 1 cake of the cello rosin just because I was curious .
It is good stuff.
Kathy c in ky

Tommys dad - Posted - 03/07/2011:  14:26:30

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I ordered some cakes awhile ago
Was a little afraid it would bow slow
Smooth and fast I found it to be
And its not even that very dusty

Charlie The Fiddler - Posted - 03/07/2011:  20:10:15

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I ordered 2 cakes. This is the best rosin I have ever used. And that is nearly 50 years of using rosin. Try it. You will like it. Charlie the Fiddler

edkarch - Posted - 03/08/2011:  06:28:04

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Magic Rosin tastes so fine
lets you bow it like Melvin Wine.

shellyrat - Posted - 03/08/2011:  06:55:22

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Oh the beautiful tones I bring
with magic rosin on my strings

richdissmore - Posted - 03/09/2011:  08:41:55

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at lasti got hold of the people that sell magic rosin. they are sending a block of rosin i,ll let you all know how i like it

Bart - Posted - 03/09/2011:  12:07:36

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Well, I have to say, I got my samples a couple days ago (both 1 and 2), and I'm happy. I went straight for the 2 on my Incredibow, because my experience has been that it needs more rosin than the hair bow.

I really loaded up the bow, and after the first few minutes, I dusted off the excess on the strings and the violin, and then played for a couple hours. Hardly any dust after that first coating from the over-rosined bow. And, nice playability. Pretty nice playability even when the bow was over-rosined, too, without that scratchy hiss I despise.

Sometime I'll try the #1 on my hair bow. I suspect this #2 is going to be good with my viola, too, but I like it with the fiddle, at least with the incredibow.

Nice product, and I like the little "tin" it comes in (although it is plastic, not tin).

MRosin - Posted - 03/10/2011:  17:11:11

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Hi everyone who has posted...I'm a forum newbie..I didn't see the second page of posts! I'm just going through and laughing again!! Thanks for the great feedback!

Sarah

MRosin - Posted - 03/10/2011:  17:15:34

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Oh no~~...these are such great jingles and comments...I'm sorry I missed them until now!!

We're going to be having a carbon fiber bow giveaway starting soon on Fiddle Hangout. More details in about a week.

fiddlepogo - Posted - 03/10/2011:  18:06:21

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Sarah,

You wouldn't happen to know how the "grabbity" of your regular Magic Rosin compares to Kaplan Premium Light, would you???
Kaplan Premium Light is pretty grabby stuff, and smoother than Kaplan Artcraft, but I add a layer of "normal" rosin, usually Becker Dark
for smoothness. If your rosin is as grabby as Kaplan Premium Light and as smooth as my combination, I'll probably switch.

MRosin - Posted - 03/10/2011:  19:01:40

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Hi fiddlepogo,
Magic Rosin has a different feel than most rosins. It's difficult to describe the difference. People describe it as having a creamy feel. It's grabby, but in a creamy way....it you'd like to try Magic Rosin, you can order it, and if it's not right for you, we'll refund the shipping cost.

mudbug - Posted - 03/11/2011:  05:49:48

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Hey, Sarah! Just tried # 2 this morning. Very tasty, with a little more "chew" than #1. Kinda like pasta cooked al dante.

MRosin - Posted - 03/11/2011:  05:53:53

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Steve, I'm glad you like Magic Rosin 2! Such excellent descriptions....are you a poet by trade?

mudbug - Posted - 03/11/2011:  06:04:50

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quote:

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Originally posted by MRosin

Steve, I'm glad you like Magic Rosin 2! Such excellent descriptions....are you a poet by trade?

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Does songwriter count? I'm a voracious reader and have always been fascinated by the English Language. Don't ask me to count to ten, though, without using my fingers.

MRosin - Posted - 03/11/2011:  06:23:28

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I should have assumed songwriter! I should commission a Magic Rosin jingle!

FScholle - Posted - 03/14/2011:  10:24:05

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Just wanted to add my 2 cents. Have played with the new rosin on for a few days now and am certainly getting a smoother sound than with the old rosin (not sure what brand that was).

So me likey!

MRosin - Posted - 03/14/2011:  18:47:39

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Thank you for the nice feedback! I'm glad you like the rosin~

Sarah

bj - Posted - 03/15/2011:  06:02:34

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Sorry, just had to comment on this:

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Part of it went: No teats to squeeze, no hay to pitch, just punch a hole in the son of a b****.

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Milking bulls, sounds like something a city slicker would try to do.

Back to your regularly scheduled rosin program.

tonyelder - Posted - 03/15/2011:  07:41:12

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"an ad contest for a brand of canned milk"

catmccall - Posted - 03/18/2011:  14:40:58

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Total newbie here, maybe not qualified to express an opinion, but I will anyway :-) I love the Magic Rosin! Much smoother sound on my cheap Chinese fiddle, easier to pull a sweet sound. I'll be ordering more.