Do you wax a violin?

Do you wax a violin?

Some shops will use a liquid wax that has some form of fine abrasive additive, this does clean and polish at the same time, but can be overly abrasive. If after it is done, you just use a soft cloth to clean your violin before you put it away each time, that cleaning can last for years.

What can you use on a violin bow instead of rosin?

Try Kostein rosin or Clarity rosin. They are more expensive than the normal stuff but if it’s your problem, it’s the only solution.

Can you use beeswax on a violin?

No, it will ruin your bow hair and doesn’t work. It would likely have the very opposite effect that you’re intending. I’ve never heard of rosin containing beeswax until now, and apparently it’s only an extra ingredient used in some but not all rosins.

Can you use rubbing alcohol to clean violin?

The rubbing alcohol will destroy the virus and remove some residue from your instrument. We recommend using a paper towel with a little bit of rubbing alcohol to carefully wipe down the chinrest, tailpiece, strings, fingerboard, and pegs.

Can you clean a violin with pledge?

– Always keep a soft cotton cloth in your case. When you are done playing, wipe off your instrument immediately. – Lightly clean and polish your instrument with special cleaner and polish intended for your stringed instrument about once a month. (Never use Pledge, Endust, or any other furniture polish.)

Does violin polish expire?

With everything except pre-cat lacquers, if the finish looks, smells and dries as it should, it is probably safe to use no matter how old it is.

How do you clean an old violin?

Clean and polish an old violin

1. Don’t do anything, let a professional give it a french polish.
2. Never let anyone give it a french polish.
3. Use car wax, but not if it is old.
4. Use white spirit.
5. Do not use anything beyond a dry cloth.

Can you use guitar polish on a violin?

I would suggest not using polish on your violin at all. If you’re concerned, take it to a luthier. You should gently wipe off the strings, and the playing area (anything that’s gotten rosin on it), at the end of each practice session. And your hands should be clean before you touch the instrument.

Can I varnish over French polish?

The biggest advantage to using Varnish over a French Polish is its initial durability and ability to withstand alcohol spills. The biggest disadvantage to using a Varnish over a French Polish is that the finish has a life span of 5 to 10 years.

Are violins French polished?

Most of the most valuable violins in the world are french polished. Yes, a lot of the valuable violins in the world have been french polished, but it hasn’t been an accepted practice for probably 30 years or so.

What happens if you put too much rosin on your bow?

Too much rosin will make the bow feel stickier as it moves across the strings. Excess rosin can generate a cloud of rosin dust as you play, and the sound will be harsh and scratchy.

How often should you put rosin on your bow?

In most situations, you’ll only have to rosin the bow per 3-5 hours of play time. People with stringed instruments that have thicker gauge strings like basses, cellos and even violas, will probably end up rosining their bows a little more frequently than violinists.

Should I scratch my rosin?

No it’s no use to scratch it before. If your rosin is not old it should work normally. But when your rosin is getting old and dry it might seem to be more difficult to get it on your bow. There’s no real need to scratch the surface of rosin – it will deposit itself onto the surface of the bow hair naturally.