Can anyone help me how to get rid of my rosin build up on my violin, fingerboard and bow stick. It`s kinda stuck right into the wood, so the duster won`t take it off. and i don`t dare use anything too strong to harm the wood.


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It probably suonds bad, but my Dad used to clean the rosin off my violin using surgical/white spiriy. I little on a duster should work wonders, or alternatively you could get some specialist varnish cleaner from a local music shop. Hope this helps, are you new to the instrument?

that`s the shameful thing, I`ve been playing 11 yrs now, I never really considered the effect of rosin build up. it doesn`t affect the sound, it just looks ugly. thanks for the advice though, I`ll try and find some.

I understand your problem greatly. I`ve had the same problem too and when I had it removed I accidently broke the rosin and it shattered the finish on the violin. Recently I have received a new violin.

try again. maybe ya could aask your violin teacher. ? You do have one, don`t you?


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Ask someone at a violin shop in person or through the internet or perhaps on another forum(cello, viola or bass).

I RECOMMEND THAT NO ONE RESPONDS TO Anonymouses REPLYS!!!!!!!!

im new to this website, and ive only been playing the violin a little while, ive read some of the replies to different questions on this site, i keep on finding sean saying not to reply to Anonymouse i was wondering why? sorry im just curious.

Errrmmmm........ My teacher recommended using old perfume/aftershave/something similar that contains alcohol (not THAT kind of alcohol!) with a duster ON THE STRINGS ONLY!!!!!!! on the body, just use ordinary furniture polish, but spray it onto the duster, not the violin!!!

Hope this helps
Charlotte

Don`t use household supplies... it can damage the wood and the finish of your instrument. Take it to a professional, they should only charge a small service fee to take it off and it`s quick and painless that way.

Every time after i play, i use a soft cotton towel to clean my instrument... it`s a good way to be safe

Usually a towel or washcloth rubbed on the strings and other places with rosin should get rid of the buildup, although you might have to rub a bit it should come off.

I best way is just to clean you violin after every use!

I play the clarinet and i have a duster type thing that i run through the clarinet to get the spit out. i use this on my violin strings and it works great. It is only a couple of bucks. Also it is easy to use under the strings and very delicate as well. As far as the bow i am not to sure. Hpe it helps.

try my polishing cloths..they will remove varnish and dirt...
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Royce

I`m quite serious here. And the best way if you are not dealing with an instrument that isn`t valuable enough (and Idon`t mean in £s or$s)
CLEAN WITH A SOLUTION OF LEMON JUICE AND WHITE WINE/SPIRIT VINEGAR. IT DOES WORK!! (nourish after)
Viollins are actually more resilliant than you might think. Especially old ones.