How to Select the Right Bass Bow
What to look for and what to expect from beginner through professional bows
French or German? What kind of hair? Where should I shop? Is carbon fiber as good as wood? Better? Why do some bows cost so much? What do I get if I pay a little bit more? And why should I buy a new bow at all?
The first answer is the easiest: buy the same style as your teacher. After that, the decisions start getting more difficult. Here’s a bottom to top primer on bass bows to help you figure out your needs and expectations, in order to make a good purchase.
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