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Instrument Violin, viola, celloSound profile Choose your character.Soloist delivers a focused, projecting sound with crisp articulation, well-suited to solo playing and passages that demand definition. Gold is fuller and rounder, emphasising the mid and lower harmonics for a warm orchestral blend. H...

Suits Serious players and professionalsNot sure which blend? We can help you pick the right Leatherwood.Tell us your instrument and how you bow. Email info@symphoniamusic.co.nz and the team will help match you to a blend.

String compatibility Gut and gut-core strings; suits Oliv, Eudoxa, ChordaSound profile Warm, full, and quiet.produces a broad, resonant sound with generous grip and almost no noise. It emphasises the lower harmonics of the string, which suits chamber and orchestral playing where blend matters more t...

Instrument Violin, viola, celloSound profile Clean bite, open resonance.The Eco formula delivers low to medium traction, which means the bow catches the string cleanly without grabbing. The result is a generous warmth in sustained playing and good clarity in faster passages. It suits a wide range of...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Projection and warmth, together.This rosin draws out the full frequency range of the Evah Pirazzi Gold strings: a seductive, warm core combined with powerful projection and a clear, fast bow response. It produces a sound that carries without being harsh, with an even t...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Warm, clear, and balanced.Tonica Rosin produces a round, warm tone with a natural bow grip. It does not emphasise brightness or bass, sitting evenly across the tonal range instead. Players who want a neutral, dependable rosin that does not pull the sound in any extreme...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Smooth, low-noise, blended.Obligato Rosin produces a smooth, broad sound with a quiet bow-string contact. It does not add brightness or edge; instead it supports the warm, rounded character of synthetic-core strings and keeps surface noise to a minimum. This makes it w...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Warm, natural, and unhurried.Eudoxa Rosin produces a warm, natural tone that honours the resonance of gut strings. The light grip means the bow moves smoothly across the string without adding noise, allowing the organic quality of gut to come through fully. It suits pe...

Instrument Violin, violaSound profile Warm, smooth, and even.Goldflex produces a warm, even tone with a slightly smoother contact than standard Pirastro formulas. The gold content reduces surface stickiness, which translates into a more flexible bow response. Players who want good grip without a gra...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Consistent grip, clear tone.Piranito produces a clean, consistent grip on steel strings with a clear, even tone. It does not add warmth or brightness beyond what the strings themselves produce; instead it simply gives the bow reliable traction for everyday playing. It...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Warm, even, and balanced.Pirastro Gold produces a round, warm tone with a natural, steady grip. It does not pull the sound toward brightness or depth specifically; instead it delivers even tonal coverage that suits a wide range of repertoire and playing contexts. Playe...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Rich, full, and warm.Hill Dark produces a rich, full tone with good grip and a warm presence in the lower strings. It has more body than the Light grade without being harsh or over-gripping. It suits players who want a darker, more resonant sound, chamber players who v...

Instrument ViolinSound profile Bright, clean, and responsive.Hill Light produces a bright, transparent tone with a clean bow-string contact. The lower traction gives the bow more freedom, which suits fast passage work, light spiccato, and any playing style where the bow needs to respond quickly with...