Actually a friend of some friends does use an alternative to rosin for the same reason. I only know this because tthe firends have half-jokingly (?) complained about attempts by the partner of the allergy-sufferer (allergee?) to get them to adopt the non-rosin stuff. For some reason that I cannot recall they really don't like it.
But there definately is at least one alternative available. I'll try to remember to my friends what the non-rosin stuff was when I next see them, but hopefully someone else will have been more useful than myself in the interim .
Absoloutely - Clarity Hypoallergenic rosin is the one to go for if you can get it. We sell it in the UK but it comes from the US so if that's where you are, obviously makes sense to go local!
I too am allergic to regular rosin, but have used "Clarity" rosin for years without a problem. It isn't, imho as good as a nice regular rosin, but there are benefits to not having burning itching weeping eyes and snot running out of one's nose while trying to play that make the difference in quality worthwhile......
Here is something that you might consider ... N.A.E.T. Check out :
www.naet.com
It is an allergy elimination technique. I used to be terribly allergic to cats... now I can be in a whole room full of them with not the slightest problem. That was 9 years ago...
This is a treatment that you probably will not be covered under your insurance.... In Virginia, it runs about $60.00 per treatment. I highly recommend this if you can swing the treatments.
Clarity, from Supersensitive Musical String Company, is the only truly hypoallergenic rosin on the market. All the others are primarilly composed of abietic acid, which is the the main allergen. I think some of these, that claim to be allergen free, are basing this on their being less prone to dust.
Rosin allergies are common and can be serious. It's possible to become sensitized over time and anyone can get it. Once sensitized, the allergy is permanent.
Alternatives to rosin?
Alternatives to rosin?
Well I've just found out that I'm allergic to rosin. Does anyone know of any alternatives to use on a bow?
Cheers
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by The Tune Composer
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Doesn't the IncrediBow play rosin-free?
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by snorre
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
no.... and no....
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by piobagusfidil
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Banjo?
Actually a friend of some friends does use an alternative to rosin for the same reason. I only know this because tthe firends have half-jokingly (?) complained about attempts by the partner of the allergy-sufferer (allergee?) to get them to adopt the non-rosin stuff. For some reason that I cannot recall they really don't like it.
But there definately is at least one alternative available. I'll try to remember to my friends what the non-rosin stuff was when I next see them, but hopefully someone else will have been more useful than myself in the interim .
- Chris
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by ramblingpitchfork
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Rosin is made differently by each manufacturer, so try some different types...?
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by piobagusfidil
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Google first, ask questions later.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=violin+rosin+hypoallergenic&btnG=Search
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by Gzeg
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Absoloutely - Clarity Hypoallergenic rosin is the one to go for if you can get it. We sell it in the UK but it comes from the US so if that's where you are, obviously makes sense to go local!
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by Mark Harmer
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Thanks guys, just rang a local store and they have it so that should hopefully save me from repeatedly sneezing in the middle of a set of tunes again!
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by The Tune Composer
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Also it seems there's another brand Say No:
Kostein Anti-Allergy rosin - costs £9.35 - www.strings.co.uk
# Posted on February 13th 2009 by skin&bow
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
I know one or two fiddlers whose listeners would benefit if said one or two were to use ptfe-based rosin
# Posted on February 14th 2009 by Trevor Jennings
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
You're just being nasty, aren't you? I can't remember if ptfe is an adhesive or a lubricant, but I get the drift........
# Posted on February 14th 2009 by Guernsey Pete
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Hey kids! Amaze your friends! Greg's new ADHESIVE ROSIN is the perfect session gag! (Completely safe! Easily removed with acetone and a chisel!)
# Posted on February 14th 2009 by Gzeg
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
I too am allergic to regular rosin, but have used "Clarity" rosin for years without a problem. It isn't, imho as good as a nice regular rosin, but there are benefits to not having burning itching weeping eyes and snot running out of one's nose while trying to play that make the difference in quality worthwhile......
# Posted on February 14th 2009 by fiddlinfarmer
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Here is something that you might consider ... N.A.E.T. Check out :
www.naet.com
It is an allergy elimination technique. I used to be terribly allergic to cats... now I can be in a whole room full of them with not the slightest problem. That was 9 years ago...
This is a treatment that you probably will not be covered under your insurance.... In Virginia, it runs about $60.00 per treatment. I highly recommend this if you can swing the treatments.
# Posted on February 15th 2009 by brynmawr
Re: Alternatives to rosin?
Clarity, from Supersensitive Musical String Company, is the only truly hypoallergenic rosin on the market. All the others are primarilly composed of abietic acid, which is the the main allergen. I think some of these, that claim to be allergen free, are basing this on their being less prone to dust.
Rosin allergies are common and can be serious. It's possible to become sensitized over time and anyone can get it. Once sensitized, the allergy is permanent.
# Posted on February 16th 2009 by quinnt01