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Bows, Rosin, and Bow Accessories:
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Brazilwood Double Bass Bow |
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Choices starting at $154.00
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Brazilwood Bass Bows
German/Butler Style (top) and
French Style (bottom) bows available
I was delighted to find another dependable supplier for wonderful wood bows at a low price. A few years ago, I sold a batch of special French bows that were a one-time deal, and spent almost two years finding an equally great maker. Available this time in both French and German (Butler), I've received many happy emails from customers like the following: "Bob, My son thinks his new bow is terrific and, quite frankly, the tonality is wonderful! Can't wait for the Saturday night concert... Thanks much.
Greg, In Pennsylvania". 2-28-03And check out this thread on TalkBass.com. And here's another, and there are others since. Need I say more??
 They have octagonal Brazilwood sticks with a fully lined ebony frog, which at this price point is amazing! The French weighed in at around 135g, the German around 136g, and the balance feels very good. I've stopped having them use wire wrap as it isn't all that durable. They all now come with a striped plastic material, exactly like my personal bow -- and that bow has held up since 1964.
Yes, there are much cheaper as well as much more expensive "Brazilwood Bows" out there - as with most anything, it's not just the base materials, but quality. I can get bows to sell for a cheaper price to compete wth the lowballs, but I would rather offer a better quality bow at a reasonable price. The excellent reviews for these bows over the last several years speak for themselves.
All bows now have black horsehair, and are considered 3/4 size (there are no strict rules on sizing). The French bow is 27¼ inches end to end, with about a 20¾ inch hair length. The German bow is 29 7/8 inches end to end, with about a 22 3/8 inch hair length. |
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Choices starting at $154.00
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FAQs Associated With This Product
BOWS: French and German Style
ROSIN: Choices and use
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Bows: Double Bass Bow Choices (A 'Buyer's Guide')
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...
From $69.00
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David Gage Metropolitan Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow
 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...
From $800.00
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Pernambuco Double Bass Bow
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...
From $246.00
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Brazilwood Bass Bow PACKAGE (with rosin and quiver)
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...
From $204.00
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Double Bass Bow by Glasser - Fiberglas/horse hair
Our fiberglass bow is the top quality name brand with real horse hair, available in French or German style...
From $69.00
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Bow Cases for Bass Bows
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...
From $59.00
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Latex Grip Cushion for French Bass Bow
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
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Bow Quiver for Double Bass (Black or Brown)
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...
From $44.00
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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
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Excellent website! It feels good to purchase from someone experienced with the products who can personally endorse them, and who takes the time to provide all the information you could ask for! I found out about your website through fellow bluegrassers, and my husband (he's the bass player, I play mandolin) absolutely loves the bass bag and bow I purchased from you. He's getting a new fingerboard for his birthday! If only I could find a site like this for mandolin...
—Rebecca
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I ordered a brazilwood french bow from you last week and recieved it a few hours ago, and it's fantastic! My old bow just died and I need to practice, and every string shop (or so it seems) is closed in Australia over the new year/christmas season (2 weeks!) The bow came in almost no time at all, well packed.. and it's a really great bow! Much more than I had ever hoped for. Thanks again
—Pete
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Bob,
I received last month a fine bow, Ingles stand, and Gollihur bag. All excellent products. The bow sounds wonderful, the bag is very nice, and the stand works well. In fact, I really appreciate your comments on your web page comparing the Ingles to the MBS. I liked the rigidity of the MBS, but it is fantastic to grab it out of the stand and play (my endpin is extended about 9"). This is invaluable at a gig which requires me to switch between electric and upright quickly.
—Grant N
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I still use the $150 bow from your store and every bassist i come across hardly believes me when i tell em the Price!
—Ryan
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Well, You guys outdid yourselves again! I received my Brazilwood Bass Bow in only a couple of days, and I am extremely pleased with the product.
Instructions were very helpful, as I have never used a bow before. Couldn't help but sing Charlie Daniel's song when I began to "Resin up my bow".
I have your site on my facebook list and tell everyone about your excellent company and customer service. Actually, I have quit looking for alternative sources...you guys have it all!
Thanks,
—Barry W.
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I recently bought a Brazilwood Bass Bow and rosin which was all recommended on TalkBass. I am impressed. I had played for years on the bow I bought in high school, thinking a bow is a bow. The bow made a big improvement in the response from my bass. Thanks for offering such a nice product.
—Mitch A
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G'day Bob & Mark, Received the bow the other day and it is better than we expected. Even my Son's Bass tutor is impressed with the bow. Once again thank you very much and it is always a pleasure to deal with you. By the way the next major purchase will be a 3/4 Upright, so don't be surprised if we come knocking on your door. Until the next time, take care.
—Peter and Lisa K
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I wanted to say I am -very- pleased with the Brazilwood bass bow package I received. The first couple of days that I had it I was worried because it was "stiff" and didn't hold rosin very well, but by second or third day it played great. Grabs the string well and gives a wonderful arco sound even on hybrid strings. Other musicians who didn't know that I had gotten a new bow commented on how much better my arco sound is.
I've been playing some of the Bach 1st cello suite in G at pitch and the bow immediately fixed some of my bow-oriented problems, it was as close to magic as it gets! Thanks a lot for providing this great bow at a great price.
—Jeff C (July 2010)
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I purchased a brazilwood bow from you guys 2 months ago, along with a few other items, and I have to tell you that this bow plays and has better tone quality than alot of way more expensive pernambuco bows I've played in the past. (Classical bassist for 25 years.) I love it!! Will be buying another one for backup in the near future. Oh and shipping was freaking blazing fast!!!!
—Tom C (September 2011)
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