which bow color?

pierce · #1 06-15-2006, 02:23 PM

i will probably be getting a new glasser x-series bow, but i dont know what color. (yes, i know its rather unimportant all things considered.) i was thinking either black, or tan (to match the bass, and appear more like wood). although, i do like the "look" of the yellow and silver. here are the choices.

i know that color choice comes down to personal taste (or lack thereof). i am really asking if anyone has an opinion of why a particular color should be chosen or avoided. (ie., dont get silver because the glare would be distracting)

thanks

vindy500 · #2 06-15-2006, 02:25 PM

do not get the yellow one

EFischer1 · #3 06-15-2006, 02:26 PM

Go yellow. It's really obnoxious.

anonymous0726 · #4 06-15-2006, 02:27 PM

Don't they have safety-orange? That's the one that I'd get.

Andy Allen · #5 06-15-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Parker

Don't they have safety-orange? That's the one that I'd get.

I think "Warning" red would suit my techinque perfectly.

Andy

pierce · #6 06-15-2006, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EFischer1

Go yellow. It's really obnoxious.

thats why i like it

my bg is that color, and so are the two motorcycles i like.

i am a yellow fan

pierce · #7 06-15-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airbass

I think "Warning" red would suit my techinque perfectly.

Andy

thats what is steering me away from the bright colors. i dont know if i want my lack of technique on display.

anonymous0726 · #8 06-15-2006, 03:26 PM

Just tell 'em you chose the color to help confuse the radar gun.

Justin K-ski · #9 06-15-2006, 03:51 PM

Do they have a #73 vomit yellow?

Marcus Johnson · #10 06-15-2006, 04:11 PM

Wot? No Pink?

Anonymous75966 · #11 06-15-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pierce

my bg is that color, and so are the two motorcycles i like.

i am a yellow fan

What? A vegan on a motorbike? Shouldn't you have a flat black, fixed-gear city bike covered in stickers instead?

I think the yellow might get old on you, but at least you'll never sit on it by mistake.

pierce · #12 06-15-2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_other

What? A vegan on a motorbike? Shouldn't you have a flat black, fixed-gear city bike covered in stickers instead?

what? has there been a new entry in the Great Book that i wasnt aware of? i have to quit missing the conferences and the januis clausis assemblies.

between this and the mother of pearl issue, im headed straight for a penance tribunal , guaranteed.

godoze · #13 06-15-2006, 09:52 PM

i would get red to go with my Devo suit and inverted flower pot chapeau...

TheSuzie · #14 06-16-2006, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pierce

im headed straight for a penance tribunal , guaranteed.

Pennance had been dictated - Earthship Duty! - one full season of pounding earth into discarded automobile tires

I have to vote for a red bow, but I like red basses too.

Peace,
S

Mudfuzz · #15 06-16-2006, 12:15 AM

Red, Blue or Purple. If you are going to use a brightly colored bow flaunt it.:

relacey · #16 06-16-2006, 07:50 AM

Given the effort to get to this point, I'd suggest several colors to use depending on your mood and/or the venue. For example:

Classical = black with white trim
Blues = blue
Red hot jazz = red
etc.

pierce · #17 06-16-2006, 11:03 AM

I have found out that my color choices were limited to hair (not bow color). white, black, and s&p.

now i have to figure out which one to use, so i will hijack my own thread...

i am a beginner. i dont have a teacher at this momnet, but i will be taking on one in the next few weeks. i play a laminate bass with spirocores. i will probably never play in an orchestral setting, but everything else is a possibility. i will also be using a german bow.

what are the opinions about a good color hair to start with.

thanks

anonymous0726 · #18 06-16-2006, 11:54 AM

The TBDB Mantra: Get a teacher.

Even if you can't swing the cost full time lessons (and you truly can't swing the expense of NOT taking lessons), get a hold of an experienced player-teacher to help you out choosing equipment and some starting pointers. You can't do it over the Internet -- you need someone right in the room with you.

mje · #19 06-16-2006, 11:56 AM

I'd go with International Rescue Orange, particularly when playing Fontella Bass's great hit, "Rescue Me."

Janine Riveire · #20 06-16-2006, 04:37 PM

without doubt, you can always get better if you want to. Get a teacher, take a class, contact your local American String Teachers or International Society of Bassists group and ask for a list of teachers. Even a local luthier can give you some good advice about the right bow for you! You have to make the human contact.