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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Pops' Rosin for Upright Bass
Pops Products, Inc
only $16.50Rosin is key in getting a good bowed sound, so don't cheap out on this key ingredient to success, it can last a long time - and isn't very expensive. In fact, some bassists carry two or three different cakes just in case the environment makes another...- Small Accessory:
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Wiedoeft Professional Rosin for Upright Bass
Wiedoeft
only $28.00This releatively "new" version of an "old" rosin is a bit on the pricey side, but it's got a growing reputation of being worth every penny. Manufactured here in the USA, it has a median texture, leaning towards softness - not soft and "goopy" like some...- Small Accessory:
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Kolstein Ultra Rosin for Upright Bass
Kolstein
only $21.00Kolstein's exacting research and development has brought us their Ultra Formulation Supreme rosin. Well-known for its low powdering and smooth, easy bowing. Now all Kolstein Ultra Rosin is encased in a special silicone "wrap" which keeps the rosin fresh...- Small Accessory:
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Carlsson Swedish Rosin for Upright Bass
Carlsson
only $17.00Rosin is key in getting a good bowed sound, so don't cheap out on this key ingredient to success, it can last a long time - and isn't very expensive. In fact, some bassists carry two or three different cakes just in case the environment makes another...- Small Accessory:
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Bow Quiver for Double Bass (Bow Sleeve, Holster)
Gollihur Music
only $42.50Our own top-quality leather quiver is ideal for placing your bow in a safe and accessible position during performances. It is made from nicely stiff, heavy gauge black leather that holds its shape and makes bow insertion and removal easy, unlike the...- Small Accessory:
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Brazilwood Double Bass Bow
only $185.00Great Value? You bet!This screencap from early 2003 shows our product page for these same bows -- 19 years ago, we sold them for $148 + $7 to ship (USA). We've only raised our price on these amazing bows by about a dollar a year! We always endeavor to...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Arco Clip Hook - Bow Hook for Stand or Belt
only $34.00I have a couple different hooks, as well as a leather quiver, for holding a bow when you're not using it. This should be a sign: you should Never just lay your bow on the lip of your music stand.Unfortunately, I take several calls a month for people...- Small Accessory:
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Bow Case for Bass Bow
Protec
only $65.00This well-made, brand-name bow case will fit either a German or French style bass bow, and includes an adjustable shoulder strap, comfortable carry handles, an ID tag, and a small rosin pocket with a hook and loop closure. This nice lined case doesn't...- Free Shipping:
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Pernambuco Double Bass Bow
only $289.00We've been getting these genuine Pernambuco bows from the same manufacturer for over a decade now; they are crafted in the same shop as my Brazilwood bows, and have octagonal Pernambuco sticks with a fully lined* (French) and half-lined* (German) ebony...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Bass Clamping Bow Hook for Music or Instrument Stand by K&M
K and M (Konig and Meyer)
only $23.99BOWS ARE FRAGILE. I hate taking the calls from players (or their parents) whose bow took a dive off the music stand or chair. A bow is as much a musical instrument as your bass is, and they can be very easily damaged from a fall or a rap against a hard...- Small Accessory:
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Leatherwood "Bespoke" Amber Bass Rosin (2-pack)
Leatherwood
only $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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Carbon Fiber ARTIST Double Bass Bow
only $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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only $349.00