L'Opera JADE Rosin for Violin, Viola, and Cello
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Brand | Jade |
Size | Solo |
Color | brown |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Number of Strings | 4 |
About this item
- For Violin, Viola and Cello
- A smooth yet firm grip
- Dust-free adhesion
- Will not scratch fine varnishes
- Comes in a protective velvet cloth wrap
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.704 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
ASIN | B002Q0WT6U |
Item model number | J100M |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,053 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #10 in Violin Rosin |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
Color Name | brown |
Number of Strings | 4 |
Size | Solo |
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Jade L'Opera rosin for Violin, viola and cello. Comes with a protective cloth wrap and it stored in a plastic container. Rosin is 1.5" x .5"
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Sound quality | 4.7 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | — | — | 4.6 | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | House of Rosin | Fansjoy US | Canyita | House of Rosin | House of Rosin | House of Rosin |
instrument | — | — | Violin, Cello | Cello, Violin | Cello, Violin | violin\ncello |
size | Solo | Classic | — | Duet | — | Standard, Wooden Box |
number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
operation mode | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, and value of the rosin. For example, they mention it's functional, produces a richer, fuller, and more even tone, and is much better than the Rosin that rental places give you to use. That said, they say it'll make a nice difference and is worth the price. Customers are also impresseded with the dust it leaves, saying it doesn't leave too much residue.
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Customers like the quality of the rosin. They mention that it works well, is of high quality, and is functional. Some appreciate the cute box and the fact that it lasts a long time.
"...This is why I like this rosin:1. The higher quality makes the bow stick better to the strings2...." Read more
"Works great, much stickier than regular rosin" Read more
"If you have a violin lover, this is a great gift! So awesomely unique and good craftsmanship, but a bit on the pricy side for such an item!" Read more
"...that was a truly incredible improvement -- suddenly my instrument is much more alive and rich...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the rosin. They say the sound is richer, fuller, and more even than when they use other rosine. The resulting tone is much more powerful, and it sounds like a new violin. Some say that it improves intonation. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound produced by the Rosin.
"...2. overall it helped produce a nicer tone..." Read more
"Excellent rosin for bass." Read more
"...It is so smooth, has no odor, and makes a great sound. I'm only playing for me, but that doesn't mean I don't want to sound good in my ears...." Read more
"...I apply it sparingly,clean my strings regularly and it appears my intonation has improved...." Read more
Customers like the rosin. They mention it's great, better than the Rosin that rental places give you to use, and professional. Some say that it'll increase their ability and talent. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product and recommend it to others.
"...The answer came - nice rosin and a nice sound for 400 times of playing (about the # of times I actually practice in a 2 year time frame)...." Read more
"This item arrived in perfect condition. It is the best rosin I have used. I bought this and its sister dark rosin, which I haven't received yet...." Read more
"I'm an absolute beginner on cello, but I can tell this is nice rosin...." Read more
"...Perfect timing! (the first day was a Sunday). Jade rosin is so amazing, I didn't need to rosin my bow between the time I had lost mine and the..." Read more
Customers like the value of the rosin. They say it's worth the price, a cheap way to make a nice difference, and a great investment.
"...It's more expensive, but it lasts so long, that it's totally worth the price." Read more
"...Don't be fooled by the reasonable price -- they are both really excellent and manufactured very consistently...." Read more
"...Despite the quality, it is one of the most affordable premium options out there and a single container of rosin will last for the year or longer if..." Read more
"...I would say from what I have noted in playing that it is well worth the few extra dollars in price over the cheaper rosins available without hitting..." Read more
Customers like the dust. They say it produces a very strong tone, does not leave too much dust, and leaves virtually no residue. Some say it does not cause big residue on the violin. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the dust, which comes in a plastic dish with a soft cleaning cloth surrounding.
"...I have noticed much less dust than the cheap cakes that left dust all over my strings, fingerboard, and violin...." Read more
"...The Jade rosin gripped the strings far better than the Kaplan, produced less dust, and left no doubt that both of my bows are just fine...." Read more
"...It comes off much cleaner than the rosin I had been using, it's less likely to chip, takes significantly fewer strokes along the bow to get it into..." Read more
"...1. It does give off a lot of dust - i don't know if this amount is typical of higher-quality rosins, but I find myself cleaning more off my strings..." Read more
Customers like the grip of the rosin. They say it grips the strings well without being too sticky or powdery. Some mention that it feels an immediate improvement in the gripping of their bow hair. The rosine is much stickier than regular rosIN, and provides incredible traction on the strings.
"Works great, much stickier than regular rosin" Read more
"Perfect replacement for my 1st rosin block. This rosin isn’t so sticky and doesn’t build up on my strings like my other inexpensive dark rosin...." Read more
"...Very smooth feel will still producing a semi bright timbre when played...." Read more
"...Reduces the "grab" and "chatter" dramatically. It has literally been a night and day difference...." Read more
Customers find the rosin easy to use. They mention that it goes on smoothly and easily, making it easy to apply to a bow and violin. Some say that it's long-lasting and of good quality. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and the sound produced by the product.
"...It makes bowing easier and smoother, but still has a good bite on the strings...." Read more
"Easy to use." Read more
"...This rosin also goes on easier and more evenly than the one I had before.The other big difference is the sound and ability to make sound...." Read more
"...The product was a bit difficult on initial application but it was only temporary and once scuffed up did coat the strings and did not alter their..." Read more
Customers like the smoothness of the rosin. They say it's not soft or gooey, and it'll go from rough and scratchy to smooth as butter. They also say it grabs the strings nicely, and the music notes come out smooth.
"...The new cake was noticeably softer, coated the bow hairs easily, and brought back more Jade sound...." Read more
"...It is so smooth, has no odor, and makes a great sound. I'm only playing for me, but that doesn't mean I don't want to sound good in my ears...." Read more
"...It's not very soft though so you can use Millant year round particularly if you are in air-conditioning in the summer...." Read more
"...And it accordingly seems to make my playing much smoother if not better (still comes down to practice and skill) although in my case it reduces that..." Read more
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1. as they get older, get them a good quality instrument. Rent one, don't buy one - the rentals are so much better quality than what you'd probably budget for. I am currently renting a better-quality instrument than I played as a teen - as a child I guess it doesn't matter, but as I got older, a better instrument would have been nice.
2. get them a good quality rosin. As an adult I have come to appreciate spending alittle more money for things that are worth it - and this rosin is one of them...to a certain point. I got tis exact rosin for $10.86 and although that is about 10x more than I'd have ever expected to pay for rosin, I think the results are well-worth it. (although after I posted my raving review the price hovered at $16-$17 for it, which i think is HORRIBLE. I'm morally opposed to buying more of this rosin until the prices goes back down!!!!
3. get them a couple private lessons from a teacher who cares. and believes in them.
This is why I like this rosin:
1. The higher quality makes the bow stick better to the strings
2. overall it helped produce a nicer tone ( I changed just the rosin, not the violin. I used the regular free rosin that the rental company gave me for a little while, then decided to try this rosin. so only the rosin has changed, not the quality of the violin)
However:
1. It does give off a lot of dust - i don't know if this amount is typical of higher-quality rosins, but I find myself cleaning more off my strings and violin at the end of my sessions now.
2. I do find that it wears off surprisingly quickly. Let's say I practice a little over an hour, I might re-apply once or twice. I can't remember that clearly but I think when I was younger and playing in the orchestra, I don't know that I even re-applied the rosin during a performance, which would be about that same amount of time. But 1)maybe my memory fails me and 2) maybe the lesser the quailty rosin the more it sticks to the bow and not the strings or 3) maybe I was just not that into playing that I didn't care enough to re-apply.
Overall: This rosin impressed me. I really think it changed the sound that was coming out of the instrument. It inspired me to start recording myself and send to my parents, who were thrilled that all those years of pestering me to 'practice my violin' have finally come to fruition.
Four years later, at the end of 2012, the Jade (and/or me) wasn't working so well anymore: The violin sounded muffled and scratchy. In addition, it was very difficult to get enough rosin on the bow, and no matter how much I thought I was applying, there was almost no dust on the violin, indicating a lack of rosin. The bad sound was particularly noticeable because I had been unable to play for about 8 months due to rotator cuff surgery, and I remembered myself sounding much better! Anyway, I ordered another cake of Jade to see if that would help (never mind that I still had 90% of the old cake). The new cake was noticeably softer, coated the bow hairs easily, and brought back more Jade sound. The violin seemed like it was back to producing the silky tone I remember. But...
Beware of thinking that "more is better". The more I used the Jade, the more muffled and scratchy the sound got. My teacher noticed and told me I was using way too much rosin! You are not supposed to use so much that it creates a lot of dust. So he had me wipe off as much of the rosin as I could (from both the bow and the strings), and then he used only two (2!) swipes of his rosin, Andrea Bang solo. It was a HUGE improvement. I ordered Andrea rosin, and experimented some more, and it was worth the difference in price -- that's why I've downgraded my review to 4 stars.
So I have several conclusions as a result of these and other experiments:
1. The Jade rosin, and perhaps any rosin, gets dried out as it ages, hardening and losing its ability to do its job. (Did you know that rosin is a "slip-stick" lubrication system? It melts and resolidifies thousands of times a second as the bow is pulled over the string, alternately gripping and releasing the string. The slipping and sticking is what provides the vibration of the string... I once wrote a long technical paper on this for the Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineering...)
2. Too much rosin is worse than no rosin at all. Who knew that 2 swipes was all it took?
3. Andrea Bang solo rosin is so much better than Jade; however it sells for four or five times as much. But in the grand scheme of things, what did you pay for your violin? (forget all this if all you have is super-cheap student outfit, it won't sound very good regardless).
4. I also bought new strings on the recommendation of my teacher. I had been using Zyex, a very warm tone but a little, um, foggy. So I put on Peter Infeld (Tomastik), which cost two or three times as much, and that was a truly incredible improvement -- suddenly my instrument is much more alive and rich. This is big bucks for strings... but as a result of this change in rosin and strings, my violin sounds almost like a Vuillaume I once played. Those violins now sell in the hundreds of thousands.
One other thought:
- Be willing to pay for a sweet tone -- this goes not only for rosin but for picking out a violin as well. Think about it: You have this device capable of producing horrible noise just inches from your ears; how much will you be able to practice, if you sound terrible no matter what you do? New and aspiring violinists need good instruments as much as seasoned veterans. IMHO!
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I bought it on the strength of the other reviews, but I'm not sure I trust them now.
One of them says, "I opened it up to find this polished 'gloop' of rosin".
That seems to me to be a strange way to describe something that is called Jade because it looks exactly like jade!
In fact none of the other reviewers names what they are reviewing, so I wonder how much Amazon blunder there might be in this section.
It's a lot more luxurious than your average glassy beginner's Chinese pale summer rosin, that's for sure, but there's something about it I'm not convinced by - I have read lots of complaints that it doesn't last long enough before you have to re-rosin (I read of one person using it having to rosin their bow three times during one orchestra rehearsal), and that's probably what I'm noticing. I'm going to switch to stickier, darker, more traditional rosins before I give any thought to giving this one the thumbs up. However, Jade is popular with people with a rosin allergy, but that's a big subject and you need to do some research.