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How do I order rosin?

Our family rosins are only available to our registered members. Because our production is both seasonal and limited, members are sent an “Invitation to Order” via email based on the availability of...
Why do I have to be a member?

Because we make our rosin from the fresh liquid sap of living trees, our production is both seasonal and limited. During season, we all work 16–18-hour days in an effort to reach as many members as...
How do I become a member?

In an effort to catch up and service the existing members in wait, we have elected to temporarily close the members list to new registrations. At this moment, we do not have an exact date as to whe...
Do I have to re-register as a member?

Members remain on the member list unless said member requests to be removed, or if correspondence with said member is, for whatever reason, no longer possible/active. Be advised! - If an existing m...
Do you ship internationally?

Yes! Do please note, however, that we are no longer able to ship to China, Hong-Kong, Singapore, or the Russian Federation. Additionally, due to the increase in postal service delays, we can no lon...
What is the cost of Baker's rosin?

Since 2015, Baker's Rosin sells for $24.50 USD per unit. As of 2024, the total cost including shipping within the U.S. are; 1 unit: $32.90 USD or 2 units: $57.90 USD. International totals includ...
When will I receive an invitation?

The simple answer is: There's no way for us to know :( Because we make our rosin from the fresh liquid sap of living trees, our production is both seasonal and limited, as we are very much at the m...
What makes Baker's different from other rosins?

Most, if not all of today's production rosins are made from commercially available hardened resins. Often these resins are actually a byproduct of the wood pulp/paper goods industry. Our family ros...
Do you provide samples?

No, we literally can't afford to. We have 80 acres of trees yet struggle to meet the growing demand for our rosins, and to utilize colophony to make samples would mean further shorting the already li...
Why is the production of Baker's rosin seasonal?

We make our family rosins from the fresh liquid sap of living trees. During the colder temperature of winter, our trees go into sort of a hibernation mode which results in larger particles suspended w...
What is the difference between the two available Baker's blends?

We produce only two blends of rosin, as we do not side with the now popular notion of needing a rosin for every possible situation (ie, orchestral, solo, baroque, etc). A great rosin should facilitat...
How long will my Baker's last?

In an effort to discourage the use of rosin past it's “prime”, we designed the size of our cakes to last a typical working musician for about one year. For others it can last much longer, but we are s...
I suffer from rosin allergy...can I use Baker's?

Actually, what you suffer from is an allergic reaction to pinene, the basis of most all rosins. Pinene allergy is a contact allergy, which means if you minimize the contact, you then minimize the symp...
Do you make rosin for cello?

Both Baker's blends are formulated for the violin. I believe that in order to make a great rosin, one must first be intimate with the instrument for which it's made. I have that intimacy concerning t...
Should I clean or replace my bow hair before the first application of Baker's?

Baker's does not usually blend well with modern production rosins, and so yes, it is important to start with new or well cleaned bow hair. Often, hair that has lost its ability to produce proper to...
How do I remove old rosin from my bow?

Sometimes (and for different reasons), bow hair needs a good cleaning. I often hear about folks using soap and water to clean bow hair, but let me explain why it's not the best method to use. First...
Why is my Baker's is lighter/darker in color than it was with my last order?

Our rosins are made from the fresh liquid sap of living trees and are constantly affected by weather, as is the colophony/sap they produce. As summer rolls on, the sap tends to become darker than it i...
I haven't received an invitation in a while.

We do our best each season to make it to everyone on our list, however, because we make our rosin from the fresh liquid sap of living trees, we're very much at the mercy of mother nature when it comes...
I hate my Baker's rosin!

Ouch, that really hurts :( We're a family of musicians, not business people, so the bottom line for us is to provide a quality product and service to our fellow musicians...we want you to be happy!...
I broke my Baker's! Is all lost?

Not at all! Inside your tin of Baker's, you'll find a fluted paper lining which can be removed from the tin. Gather the broken bits, place them in the removed paper lining, place in a microwave oven,...
The lid to my tin is getting stuck!

If you find that rosin dust is gathering in the tin lid, you're probably applying too much rosin. That is to say, you are applying more rosin than the bow hair can hold, and the excess is then falling...
How should I store my Baker's rosin?

When storing your Baker's for extended periods, we strongly suggest storing it in your refrigerator (not freezer), level and upside down (ie: lid end down).
I'm a retailer and would like to carry your product line of rosins.

Baker's is only available directly from us, and only to our registered members. This is the only way we can honor our guarantee of delivering freshly made rosin. As I was quoted in our interview wi...
I saw/purchased Baker's on a third-party site

Baker's Rosin is only made available to our registered members, and directly from us. However, due to the nature of our production, we understand that our family rosins may occasionally end up on onli...
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How do I order rosin?

Category: Knowledgebase

Our family rosins are only available to our registered members. Because our production is both seasonal and limited, members are sent an “Invitation to Order” via email based on the availability of...

What is the difference between the two available Baker's blends?

Category: Knowledgebase

We produce only two blends of rosin, as we do not side with the now popular notion of needing a rosin for every possible situation (ie, orchestral, solo, baroque, etc). A great rosin should facilitat...

How do I become a member?

Category: Knowledgebase

In an effort to catch up and service the existing members in wait, we have elected to temporarily close the members list to new registrations. At this moment, we do not have an exact date as to whe...

When will I receive an invitation?

Category: Knowledgebase

The simple answer is: There's no way for us to know :( Because we make our rosin from the fresh liquid sap of living trees, our production is both seasonal and limited, as we are very much at the m...

How long will my Baker's last?

Category: Knowledgebase

In an effort to discourage the use of rosin past it's “prime”, we designed the size of our cakes to last a typical working musician for about one year. For others it can last much longer, but we are s...

What is the cost of Baker's rosin?

Category: Knowledgebase

Since 2015, Baker's Rosin sells for $24.50 USD per unit. As of 2024, the total cost including shipping within the U.S. are; 1 unit: $32.90 USD or 2 units: $57.90 USD. International totals includ...

I saw/purchased Baker's on a third-party site

Category: Knowledgebase

Baker's Rosin is only made available to our registered members, and directly from us. However, due to the nature of our production, we understand that our family rosins may occasionally end up on onli...

How should I store my Baker's rosin?

Category: Knowledgebase

When storing your Baker's for extended periods, we strongly suggest storing it in your refrigerator (not freezer), level and upside down (ie: lid end down).

The lid to my tin is getting stuck!

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If you find that rosin dust is gathering in the tin lid, you're probably applying too much rosin. That is to say, you are applying more rosin than the bow hair can hold, and the excess is then falling...

Do I have to re-register as a member?

Category: Knowledgebase

Members remain on the member list unless said member requests to be removed, or if correspondence with said member is, for whatever reason, no longer possible/active. Be advised! - If an existing m...

I haven't received an invitation in a while.

Category: Knowledgebase

We do our best each season to make it to everyone on our list, however, because we make our rosin from the fresh liquid sap of living trees, we're very much at the mercy of mother nature when it comes...

Do you ship internationally?

Category: Knowledgebase

Yes! Do please note, however, that we are no longer able to ship to China, Hong-Kong, Singapore, or the Russian Federation. Additionally, due to the increase in postal service delays, we can no lon...