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Bows and Rosin

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).

  • Hidersine Medium Rosin for Upright Bass

    Hidersine Special Resin (Rosin) for Upright Bass

    Hidersine

    Our Low Price: $11.00
    Hidersine'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...
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  • Pirastro Mittel (Medium) Rosin for Upright Bass

    Pirastro Mittel (Medium) Rosin for Upright Bass

    Pirastro

    Our Low Price: $15.00
    Pirastro Mittel (Medium) Bass Rosin is made in Germany and has a relatively neutral consistency which is good for most environments. The large-sized "cake" is foil-wrapped and comes in a cardboard tub with lid. Rosin is key in getting a good bowed sound,...
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    G. Werner German Made Pernabuco Double Bass Bow with real horsehair

    G. Werner European Pernambuco Double Bass Bow

    G. Werner, Germany

    Our Low Price: $799.00
    We introduce to you the G.Werner Pernambuco Bass Bow. These bows are handmade in Bubenreuth, Germany (by Dorfler,) from select Pernambuco wood that has been perfectly aged and seasoned for approximately 30 years. Each stick is evaluated for its acoustic...
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    Aria Carbon Fiber French and German Style Double Bass Bow, closeup of frog

    Aria Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow

    Artino

    Our Low Price: $850.00
    This amazing, professional-grade, carbon fiber bow is specially made of a uni-directional carbon fiber, which is not gunked up with a heavy overspray. It gives it a nifty "unfinished" look when seen close-up, but that's not the important part - the lack...
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    Our Low Price: $850.00