oggiesnr Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 So just how does one go about it in such a way that you end up with one that's right for you and your instrument? I have two bows, both bought on reccomendations via the internet. One is French style, I love the weight of it but I find my thumb gets sore (a touch of arthritis) so I bought a German one, love the grip and feel but it's light and doesn't work well with my bass (or my tutor's) so I'm in the market to try again. I went and had a play with a few bows but I eneded up wondering wether the tone I was getting was because the bow suited me or wether it was that the bass I was playing was better than mine so I passed on buying. So, does anyone have any suggestions or know of anywhere which won't look askance if I were to take my cheap plywood bass along with me to try their bows on? Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I've read a bit about bows, but have very little real experience with them. I'll be watching this thread with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLoydElgar Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi, a good bow is very hard to come by... I own a Claude Marchand which I'll be honest it competes with many bows of double its value... Thomas Martin or Andrew Mcgill is your best bet! Andrew does the best re-hairs ever. Period. Good luck! FYI - I believe the bow price is around £1200 or £1400 Which is cheap for what you get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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