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product_id: 6153741
title: "The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello"
brand: "w. e. hill & sons"
price: "16481 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "W. E. Hill & Sons"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/6153741-the-original-hill-dark-rosin-for-violin-viola-cello
store_origin: HU
region: Hungary
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# Pro-grade for violin, viola & cello Distinctive dark green rosin for superior grip Velveteen padded shell for premium protection The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello

**Brand:** w. e. hill & sons
**Price:** 16481 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound — command the stage with Hill Dark Rosin!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello by w. e. hill & sons
- **How much does it cost?** 16481 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- w. e. hill & sons enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted w. e. hill & sons brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Enhanced Bow Grip:** Softer, darker formula delivers powerful, resonant tone with superior string grip.
- • **Elegant Protection:** Wrapped in a plush velveteen shell to preserve rosin quality and longevity.
- • **Clean & Manageable Dust:** Minimal residue and easy string cleaning keep your instrument pristine.
- • **Unrivaled Professional Choice:** Trusted worldwide by top-tier musicians for unmatched sound projection.
- • **Versatile Climate Performance:** Optimized for all seasons, especially effective in winter’s chill.

## Overview

The Original Hill Dark Rosin is a premium, professional-grade rosin designed for violin, viola, and cello players seeking powerful sound projection and superior bow grip. Wrapped in a protective velveteen shell, this slightly softer dark green rosin offers enhanced tonal richness and minimal dust buildup, making it ideal for all climates and rigorous performance demands.

## Description

Hill Brand Dark Rosin, considered by many as the ultimate rosin, is used by professionals worldwide. Hill rosins are wrapped in their own padded velveteen shell. This is the rosin that others strive to emulate. Well suited for violin, viola and cello. This dark (green) rosin is slightly softer than the light (amber) and grips abit more. This is genuine Hill Dark Rosin, not an imitation!

Review: Holy moly does this stuff rip! - I'm primarily a cellist and have been using medium-dark rosins in the past, but never have I used such a powerful rosin before. I know they say it's for violins, violas, and cellos, but I'd never use this on my violin personally. Maybe if I was a fed up second chair who was tired of being overshadowed by some pompous concert master and just wanted to blow them out of the water with a wall of sound I'd use this rosin on my violin, but really I think it's best if you just stick to using it on cellos (perhaps for violas as well, as they tend to be covered up easily in orchestra playing). I wish I had this rosin back in my busking days when I'd play at crowded farmers markets and had to project over the background noise. Seriously, the magnitude of sound is really surprising. This does come at a cost though, the sound has a crunchy texture and clumsy handling compared to other rosins. Flawless, unnoticeable entrances and string initiations may prove more difficult to get perfect. For airy and light playing this may not be the best choice of rosin, or for louder cellos trying to blend into an orchestra. But if you're playing a concerto and have to sing out over a thick orchestral part, look no further. The rosin goes on well but leaves a thick, coarse dust. It comes off easily but be sure to clean your strings frequently, this rosin will build up if given the chance, so keep a rag on hand to clean your strings after every practice (a good habit for any rosin, but especially helpful here). Overall I'm quite please and am glad to add this rosin to my selection.
Review: High Quality Necessity for Violinists - This is truly one of the best rosins I've tried. This is a dark rosin most suitable for winter playing, but of such high quality that it is usable in all climates. There is minimal dust, and the sparse residue left on the strings of my violin is easily removed. There is virtually no caking, even after hours of practice. Hopefully, you clean off your instrument after each use. This rosin makes cleaning a breeze. I use this on my violin, a 19th Century copy of a 17th Century Albani instrument. Original Hill Dark Rosin is a perfect compliment to the Pirastro gut core strings. Bowing is far more responsive without sounding harsh. Tone is even and pleasant, with no raspiness or scratchiness. The rosin cake comes handsomely packaged. There is no box, but the velveteen padded shell is sufficient. In the spring and summer months, I also use the Pirastro Goldflex rosin. I would recommend both.

## Features

- The ORIGINAL Hill Dark Rosin, not an imitation!
- For Violin, Viola and Cello
- Wrapped in a padded velveteen shell
- Slightly softer and grips abit better than the Hill Light Rosin
- Used by professionals worldwide

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000F3FQP6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,049 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #25 in Violin Rosin |
| Body Material | velveteen and nylon cloth |
| Color Name | green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (378) |
| Date First Available | March 18, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| Item model number | Hil-3228 |
| Material Type | velveteen, nylon cloth |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Size | Standard version |
| String Material | Steel Alloy |
| Top Material | rattan |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** W. E. Hill & Sons
- **Color:** green
- **Finish Type:** Polished
- **Instrument:** Cello
- **Item Weight:** 0.04 Pounds
- **Number of Strings:** 4
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **Size:** Standard version
- **String Material Type:** Steel Alloy
- **Top Material Type:** rattan

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Holy moly does this stuff rip!
*by T***5 on March 30, 2014*

I'm primarily a cellist and have been using medium-dark rosins in the past, but never have I used such a powerful rosin before. I know they say it's for violins, violas, and cellos, but I'd never use this on my violin personally. Maybe if I was a fed up second chair who was tired of being overshadowed by some pompous concert master and just wanted to blow them out of the water with a wall of sound I'd use this rosin on my violin, but really I think it's best if you just stick to using it on cellos (perhaps for violas as well, as they tend to be covered up easily in orchestra playing). I wish I had this rosin back in my busking days when I'd play at crowded farmers markets and had to project over the background noise. Seriously, the magnitude of sound is really surprising. This does come at a cost though, the sound has a crunchy texture and clumsy handling compared to other rosins. Flawless, unnoticeable entrances and string initiations may prove more difficult to get perfect. For airy and light playing this may not be the best choice of rosin, or for louder cellos trying to blend into an orchestra. But if you're playing a concerto and have to sing out over a thick orchestral part, look no further. The rosin goes on well but leaves a thick, coarse dust. It comes off easily but be sure to clean your strings frequently, this rosin will build up if given the chance, so keep a rag on hand to clean your strings after every practice (a good habit for any rosin, but especially helpful here). Overall I'm quite please and am glad to add this rosin to my selection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Quality Necessity for Violinists
*by R***D on February 2, 2018*

This is truly one of the best rosins I've tried. This is a dark rosin most suitable for winter playing, but of such high quality that it is usable in all climates. There is minimal dust, and the sparse residue left on the strings of my violin is easily removed. There is virtually no caking, even after hours of practice. Hopefully, you clean off your instrument after each use. This rosin makes cleaning a breeze. I use this on my violin, a 19th Century copy of a 17th Century Albani instrument. Original Hill Dark Rosin is a perfect compliment to the Pirastro gut core strings. Bowing is far more responsive without sounding harsh. Tone is even and pleasant, with no raspiness or scratchiness. The rosin cake comes handsomely packaged. There is no box, but the velveteen padded shell is sufficient. In the spring and summer months, I also use the Pirastro Goldflex rosin. I would recommend both.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much better than I had been lead to believe was possible
*by J***N on September 1, 2010*

To fulfill a sort of decade by decade bucket list, my wife bought me a violin for Christmas. I can read music, I can even play other instruments, but my goal is to learn to play a traditional fiddle and play mountain tunes. For now, I'm playing on a good beginners violin. Injury put me out for a few months recently, but I'm moving through the beginners books. One problem hit me early on. The hard rosin they sent with the violin seemed to be working poorly. Gummed up the violin and after two or three minutes, the bow demanded more rosin. This rosin works like the videos on youtube, the instruction DVD and the books say it should. Smooth on, use the cloth to get a good grip on the base between thumb and forefinger, and play it like it's the strings. The rounded surface and the confident grip soundly replaces the box held rosin and from the semi-pros I ask for advice is the right rosin and the right result. I couldn't be happier, but I am a beginner and merely playing this by ear and a bit of research.

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