Especially when under tension, a simple rap against a hard surface (like the post of a music stand) can easily break a bow. And, to be fair, if you're a student, intermediate player, etc., you very likely won't perceive a meaningful difference between a random handful of these bows they're very consistent, and - with all due respect - if you can, you're probably shopping for bows in a much swankier price range (like $1,500 and up.) So, rather than raising the prices, to subsidize the costs of providing this rather dubious service on bows that cost under $200, we instead provide you with an excellent, time-tested and consistently-crafted bow at a really affordable price.Ī wooden bow is a fragile musical instrument in and of itself. Shipping bows requires care in packing, and insurance. Why not? When bows are played and returned, they must be inspected, cleaned, and restocked this costs time and money. The German bow is 29 7/8 inches end to end, with about a 22 3/8 inch hair length. The French bow is 27¼ inches end to end, with about a 20¾ inch hair length. The French bows are considered 3/4 size, while the Germans are officially considered 4/4 bows (though be aware that there are no strict rules on sizing, and we consider these bows to be the "right" size for most adult and advancing young players). Our Brazilwood bows currently come with black horsehair it's a really nice feeling hair, not too coarse but with nice grab, which players have found to be very agreeable for many different arco needs. The excellent reviews for these bows over the last several years speak for themselves. As with most anything, it's not just the base materials, but quality and craftsmanship that matter. Your bow is as much a musical instrument as your bass is. I can easily get bows to sell for a cheaper price to compete with the lowballs you can find on eBay, but I would rather offer a better quality bow at a reasonable price. Yes, there are much cheaper - as well as much more expensive - "Brazilwood Bows" out there. They have striped plastic whalebone material on the frog end of the stick, exactly like Bob's personal bow - and that bow has held up since 1964. They all come with a leatherette grip for comfort, and the eyes in the bow frog are of real abalone mother-of-pearl (not plastic). The bows have octagonal Brazilwood sticks with a fully lined* (French) and half-lined* (German) ebony frog, which at this price point is a very pleasant surprise! A typical French bow weighs in at around 135g, the German around 136g, and the balance feels very good. You can find them listed in the "related items," below. We have Pernambuco bows available, from the same maker - with upgraded fittings like silver wire wrap - as well. Pernambuco is a particular tree of the Brazilwood family that is traditionally prized for bow making it's more expensive to obtain, so a true Pernambuco bow is often also more expensive. Further geeking out: the color is where it gets its name Portuguese explorers finding the trees on the South American coast found that the wood yielded a valuable red dye, and named the tree pau brasil, meaning, loosely, "red wood." Trivia time: That's where the country of Brazil got its name! The same dependable maker has been crafting these bows for us the entire time, and they are in fairly constant use by students, professionals, and bass majors in colleges everywhere.īrazilwood is not actually a specific wood, but a named grouping of closely related woods (several trees of the family Leguminosae, if you want to geek out a bit.) This grouping of woods is wonderful for making bows they have straight grain, wonderful acoustic properties, and a warm reddish color. It's been consistently and enthusiastically praised by customers worldwide for its balance, playability, and value. We've carried this same bow, in both German/Butler Style (top in photo) and French Style (bottom) from the same maker, for two decades now. We've only raised our price on these amazing bows by about a dollar a year! We always endeavor to bring you the best gear for the best prices.
This screencap from early 2003 shows our product page for these same bows - 19 years ago, we sold them for $148 + $7 to ship (USA).
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