Choosing a bow. Bass Bow's
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Violin Bow's
Violin Carbon Fiber Bows
- Violin 4/4 Carbon Fiber Stamped "C.F. Iesta"
Pernambuco wood like finishEuro € 400.00

- Violin 4/4 Carbon Fiber Stamped "Viennabow"Euro €150.00

- Violin 4/4 carbon composite Euro €100

- Violin 4/4 carbon Fiber Gold mount. Euro €400

- Violin 3/4 carbon Fiber bow Stamped CARBONDIX*** Euro €125
- Violin 4/4 carbon bow Euro €150.00

Pernambuco and Brazil wood Violin Bows"
- Violin 4/4 bow round pernambuco: Euro € 150.00

- Violin 4/4 bow round pernambuco:
*W. E. Dörfler*** Euro € 625.00
- Violin 4/4 bow octagonal pernambuco:
*W. E. Dörfler*** Euro € 650.00
- Violin 4/4 bow round pernambuco:
Long Gen Chen Silver medals for violin and Cello bow,
Mittenwald 2005 Euro € 450.00
- Violin 4/4 bow octagonal pernambuco:
W. E. Dörfler Euro € 300.00
- Violin 4/4 bow octagonal pernambuco:
W. F. Dörfler Euro € 175.00
- Violin 4/4 bow octagonal Brazilwood:
W Dörfler Euro €175.00
- Violin 4/4 bow octagonal Brazilwood:
G.Werner Euro €150.00
- Violin beginner/ student bow
- Violin 4/4 bow octagonal made in China Euro €25.00
3/4 & 1/2 €20.00
1/4 & 1/8 €18.00
Cello Bow's
- Arcus Cello M3 bow carbon fiber silver mount. Snake wood frog € 595.00

- Cello bow round pernambuco silver mount:
W. E. Dörfler** Euro €850.00
- Cello bow round carbon:
Stamped CARBONDIX*** Euro € 200.00
- Cello bow oval carbon/ pernambuco finish silver mount:
Stamped WooDIX Euro € 225.00

- Cello bow round fiberEuro €50.00
Viola Bow's.
- Viola 4/4 bow round pernambuco stiriling silver ingraved mount:
Stamped* E. Dörfler & Sons*** Euro €1,000.00

- Viola 4/4 bow round carbon. Stamped CARBONDIX*** Euro € 175.00
- Viola 4/4 bow round carbon.
Euro € 175.00
- Viola 4/4 Euro € 25.00
Bass Bow's
- Bass Carbondix*** bow round Euro € 260.00
- Bass Carbondix*** German style bow round Euro € 260.00
- Bass German style Manilkara Kauki stick bass bow round Euro € 170.00
- Any questions e-mail jbdublin@eircom.net
Choosing a bow.
When choosing a bow their are many things to consider. Remember every thing you might ask of your instrument
you can expect the same from your bow. Here are some points you may compare when choosing a bow.
- Perception of Weight, most violin bows weigh approx 59 - 62 grams.
In your hand one may feel light and another heavy these may be the same weight but what
you are feeling is the balance. The bow should feel well balanced in your hand.
The size of the head and the taper of the stick plus the leather and silver lapping
all contribute to your perception of weight & balance.
- Strength of the stick
A good stiff stick should have the proper camber and will take about 150 hairs.
A less stiff stick will need less hair to work properly.
- Comfort at the frog. Different styles of frog and lapping can effect
your grip and how comfortable it is.
- Consistency of tone:
The type of rosin you use can effect the tone produced by the bow
The tone should be consistent on long bow strokes. Some bows the
tone changes gradually or suddenly
- Loud Dynamics
Some bows seem to play much louder than others, this is a combination
of your bow manship and the built in dynamics of a quality bow.
- Plays Softly
You may want to play softly, some may be difficult to play softly
- Responsiveness
A good bow will be responsive and will keep up with you when playing
fast passages or spiccato. Too much bounce or too little may be a probem
- Overtones and Harmonics:
Listen carefully you will hear different overtones and harmonics from
different bows. You must also have a responsive instrument.
- Vibrato
The bow should not inhibit vibrato. Rosin choice may also effect vibrato
- Up and Down bow strokes:
Directional changes should not be noticeable. Some bows you may feel a slight kick
particularly when changing direction at the frog end.
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