Bows and Rosin
If you're new to the bow, or buying for a student, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the choices. Should you get one with real horsehair? (Yes.) Should you get French or German style? (Depends.) Brazilwood, Pernambuco, Fiberglas, Carbon Fiber? (How far are you planning to take your development?)
We're here to help. We put together our Bow Buying Guide to help answer some of these questions for you, and We have FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions) about bows and other related subjects in our collection of free resources.
We don't offer "bow trials," where you get sent 3 or 4 bows and keep the one you like best; we've found that the bows we get are VERY consistent, and rather than tack on an extra $75-$100 to the price of the bows to cover the extra costs of inspection and cleaning, shipping, insurance, etc. (which is how the other shops can afford to do trials like those) we figure at this price range, you'd rather pocket the extra money and trust that we'll send you a great bow for a great price (we will.)
And, of course, we're here for you -- you can always email or call us to help you make sense of all of the options at your fingertips (pun intended).
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Bow Hair Cleaning and Reconditioning Kit
Ardsley
Our Low Price: $20.00Is your bow hair all crudded up with old, crusty rosin? Did you use too much and get it all gunked up? Are you changing to a new rosin and want to start fresh? You might not need an expensive rehair; if your bow has a lot of buildup of old, stale rosin -...- Small Accessory:
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Nyman's Rosin for Upright Bass
Nyman
Our Low Price: $17.50This is a very nice Swedish-made medium rosin. Many players consider Nyman and Carlsson (one of my personal favorites, also made in Sweden) to be pretty similar in feel and consistency, though Nyman's seems to be a little "harder"; some players swear to...- Small Accessory:
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Double Bass Bow by Glasser - Fiberglas/horse hair
Glasser
Our Low Price: $120.00These are the well-known Glasser name brand German/Butler Style (top in picture) and French Style (bottom in picture) bows (NOT the econo-buy cheapies you can find from some sellers on eBay!) Glasser is the company that patented the world's first...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Leatherwood "Bespoke" Amber Bass Rosin (2-pack)
Leatherwood
Our Low Price: $62.00This is some pretty special rosin. I'd hope so, at this pricing! They call it "Bespoke" - meaning "customized" - because you get to mix and match several different hardness/grades to get exactly the feel that you need for your style of play. The rosin...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Leatherwood "BASS" Orchestral Bass Rosin
Leatherwood
Our Low Price: $47.00BASS and BASS EXTRA is Leatherwood's answer to the call for a single multipurpose, heavy orchestral rosin that is designed to suit all players, in all styles, in most climates. It is ideal for players who like using rosin such as that...- Small Accessory:
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Carbon Fiber ARTIST Double Bass Bow
Our Low Price: $349.00I held off getting a mid-range carbon fiber bow for a long time; I was waiting for the quality to go up (and the prices to come down.) For a while there, it seemed like most of the Carbon Fiber bows I could find for under $500 were more concerned with...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Jade Double Bass Solo Rosin
Jade
Our Low Price: $13.00Ultra soft rosin for both solo work and orchestral play, and is made in France by a manufacturer . Designed to eliminate messy and annoying "dusting," it provides firm adhesion without being overly aggressive - the feel is smooth, not sticky - and the...- Small Accessory:
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Raven Carbon Fiber Bass Bow
Revelle
Special Price: $269.00Regular Price $299.00The Revelle Raven Bass Bows are an excellent option for advancing students and developing players who have outgrown their student grade bow and wish to move on to a carbon fiber option. These bows play really well, with excellent balance. We previously...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Carbon Fiber Student Double Bass Bow
Gewa Music
Our Low Price: $154.00Carbon fiber is a high-tech material that lends itself well to a student-grade bow; it's very durable, which is important (especially for younger students, who can be - ahem - less careful than some of us). But it's also really resilient and consistent,...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Hardshell Aluminum Bow Case for One Bass Bow
Artino
Our Low Price: $79.00The aluminum shell of this bow case offers substantially more protection than a simple bass bag sleeve. The inside of the durable shell has flocking to keep the bow from rattling around, and the case includes a fabric sleeve to keep the bow safe inside...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Hidersine Special Resin (Rosin) for Upright Bass
Hidersine
Our Low Price: $11.00Hidersine's is an affordable all-weather rosin, made in England, and if you're just looking for a general-purpose rosin, or are dipping your toes in the water, it's among the most affordable choices and will certainly do the job for you. It comes in...- Small Accessory:
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Petz Premium Rosin for Upright Bass
Petz
Our Low Price: $17.50Hand-made in Austria, Petz Premium Double Bass Rosin consists of pure resin and has excellent adhesion. It's on the softer side, but I don't find it to be "goopy" like some other soft rosins. Made in Austria. kaftvoll und präzise! ("Powerful...- Small Accessory:
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