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Thread #118933   Message #2574778
Posted By: meself
24-Feb-09 - 12:22 PM
Thread Name: Any advice on buying a violin bow
Subject: RE: Any advice on buying a violin bow
Not clear what your purpose is - are you a fiddler yourself wanting the "right" bow, or are you trying to put together a suitable "package" for sale, or ... ?

If you're a fiddler, I would recommend trying a variety of different bows, and choosing the one that feels most comfortable for you, and that best suits your budget. It will depend somewhat on your own playing-style. Many do like the carbon graphite bows, and if you're one of those people, then that bow is a good deal for you. Personally, I prefer a heavier bow, so, when I was buying a new bow last year, I spent much more on a wooden one. The cheaper carbon bow would not have been a good deal for me.

That bow cost about the same amount as my fiddle. It's the first "good" bow I've had, and it makes a difference.