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Bows, Rosin, and Bow Accessories:
Bow Accessories
Bows, Rosin, and Bow Accessories:
Bows
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Brazilwood Bass Bow PACKAGE (with rosin and quiver) |
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From $198.00
Shipping Cost: From $7.50*
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Includes
- our popular Brazilwood Bass Bow (French or German, your choice)
- Lined Leather Bow Quiver
- Carlsson Swedish Rosin (Bob's Favorite!)
German/Butler Style (top) and
French Style (bottom) bows available
 Our best-selling bows have octagonal Brazilwood sticks with a fully lined ebony frog. The French weighs in at around 135g (on average), the German around 136g, and the balance consistently feels very good. The photo is just slightly outdated, as I requested they use something more durable than the silver wire wrap; they now come with a b/w striped plastic, like my personal bow-- and that has held up since 1964, so it's a good thing!
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 could easily get bows to sell for a cheaper price, but I would rather offer a better bow at a reasonable price. The excellent reviews for these bows over the last three years speak for themselves.
 This all-leather quiver is ideal for placing your bow in a safe and accessible position during performances. It measures 17.5 inches tall, and is made from nicely stiff, heavy gauge black leather that holds its shape and makes bow insertion and removal easy, unlike the floppy cheapies. Extra-long leather ties let you secure it to your tailpiece. The lined interior is smooth and snag-free.
Rosin is key in getting a good bowed sound, so don't cheap out on this key ingredient to success, it can last a long time. Many players carry more than one flavor of rosin, especially those who perform in varied climates. When the humidity is high, the more powdery rosin is usually best, and during very dry periods some stickier stuff may be needed. My current favorite is the Carlsson Swedish rosin... but like anything else, it's up to you, the player, to find out what works best for you.
Some bassists carry two or three different cakes just in case the environment makes another consistency better for that particular situation, but it's not necessarily a requirement. New players: I include my personal notes on care and usage of rosin.
Carlsson Swedish Bass Rosin
Premium Swedish bass rosin in easy to use foil cup, has a relatively neutral consistency. We now provide a airtight plastic storage cup with the purchase of Carlsson's Rosin. This is my favorite rosin! |
FAQs Associated With This Product
BOWS: French and German Style
ROSIN: Choices and use
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Brazilwood Double Bass Bow
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...
From $148.00
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Bow Quiver for Double Bass
I choose this all-leather, nicely lined quiver for its quality and stiffness, perfect for keeping your bow ready for a quick draw and return...
$44.00
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Carlsson Swedish Rosin for Upright Bass
This premium Swedish bass rosin has a relatively neutral consistency good for most environments. It's Bob's current favorite!
$10.00
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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
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Dear Bob, I just received my bow, quiver, and rosin and as usual I'm more than just satified. Since I discovered your web site (about three years ago), I have been able to put together a double bass which was on it's way to the junk yard. The parts and accessories have all been perfect for my restoration, and believe me it sounds great. Here in France it would have cost me the price of two basses, so thanks from my German double bass and thanks from me. Keep up the good work and your honesty is greatly appreciated.
—Pablo V
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