French or German? Fiberglas, wood, carbon fiber... what about rosin? Here is some guidance on choosing a bow, especially if you're new to arco...

Choices starting at $69.00

The famed David Gage shop teamed with Coda to design a bow with the feel and performance of pernambuco but without dead spots - and to retain the responsiveness of wood without objectionable stiffness...

Choices starting at $800.00

A great bow at a great price from the maker of my well-reviewed brazilwood bow - nice Pernambuco sticks with fully lined ebony French or German/Butler frogs...

Choices starting at $246.00

A fantastic bow value that you'll find enthusiastically reviewed all over the web. A Brazilwood stick with black horsehair, a fully lined ebony French or German/Butler frog...

Choices starting at $154.00

Our best selling bow, packaged together with our lined leather quiver and Bob's favorite rosin (Carlsson). Choose French or German bow, and Black or Brown quiver...

Choices starting at $204.00

Our fiberglass bow is the top quality name brand with real horse hair, available in French or German style...

Choices starting at $69.00

This hard case can protect your bow(s) from damage during transport - the solid internal case features an outer Cordura shell with handles and straps - and even an accessory pocket for rosin. Fits either French or German bows, in single or two bow versions...

Choices starting at $59.00

Slide on latex grips for your French bow; covers the part of the plastic or wire wrap (and leather or "pleather" grip) to provide a more cushioned, grippy surface...

$4.00

I choose this all-leather, nicely lined quiver for its excellent quality and the stiffness of the leather, perfect for keeping your bow ready for a quick draw and dependably open and ready for its return. Available in Black OR Chocolate Brown color...

Choices starting at $44.00

This premium Swedish bass rosin has a relatively neutral consistency good for most environments. It's Bob's current favorite!

$10.00

Hidersine's is an affordable all-weather rosin, and can certainly do the job for you...

$7.50

Well-known for its low powdering and smooth, easy bowing. We have All Weather/Regular, Soft, and Hard formulations available...

Choices starting at $11.00

This bass rosin has a relatively neutral consistency good for most environments; it's a little "harder" than the Carlssons. Made in Sweden.

$11.00

Premium bass rosin, hand-made in Austria...

$16.50

This "Mittel" (medium) bass rosin has a relatively neutral consistency good for most environments. Made in Germany.

$9.00