Question about bow size

[Bajoloco]

O.K., this may be the dumbest question but I feel I have to ask-Now, my bass is 3/4 size and what is the difference between 3/4 and 4/4 size bows? can you use a 4/4 bow with a 3/4 bass? Obviously I do not use the bow exclusively but I am working on that, I am interested if anyone could give me some info-

Thanks

[KSB - Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Bajoloco

O.K., this may be the dumbest question but I feel I have to ask-Now, my bass is 3/4 size and what is the difference between 3/4 and 4/4 size bows? can you use a 4/4 bow with a 3/4 bass? Obviously I do not use the bow exclusively but I am working on that, I am interested if anyone could give me some info-

Thanks

Bow sizes are different than Bass sizes. Bows vary by each maker but unless you are a child, buy a regular bow. I have some measurements on my bow pages so you have to ask me to post them.

[Basschair]

Originally Posted by KSB - Ken Smith

Bow sizes are different than Bass sizes. Bows vary by each maker but unless you are a child, buy a regular bow. I have some measurements on my bow pages so you have to ask me to post them.

Hi Ken,

I'd be really interested in getting a look at those bow measurements...thanks!

[KSB - Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Basschair

Hi Ken,

I'd be really interested in getting a look at those bow measurements...thanks!

Can I post a link to one of my Bow pages or my Bow section?

One other Bass/Bow dealer has measurements but I take it one step further and mention the actual playing length with the hair as you don't play the stick!

[KSB - Ken Smith]

Here are just the measurements and specs of the Bows I produce under various brand names of mine;

The French Sartory Models stamped: C.Loveri, Loveri and Napoli.

The German Models are stamped B.Fendt, D.Tecchler and Domenico.

Weight: Averages from 132grams to 146grams
Length of Stick from Tip (not including Screw): 26 3/4" (all models)
Average Playing Length of Hair: 21 1/4" - 21 1/2" (all models)

I like my Bows on the shorter side as the longer ones usually made in Germany of a French model are usually just wrong!

Heres a Bultitude; Model: Master Pernambuco French style Double Bass Bow with Silver Fittings (Octagon Stick)
Weight: 139 Grams
Length of Stick from Tip (not including Screw): 26 inches
Playing Length of Hair: 21 inches

Lipkins; Model: Master Pernambuco French style Double Bass Bow with Silver Fittings (Round Stick)
Weight: 142 Grams (with rubber grip)
Length of Stick from Tip (not including Screw): 26 3/8"
Playing Length of Hair: 211/4"

Eibert Sartory model (German style French but made to my specs); Model: Sartory Style French Pernambuco Double Bass Bow with Sliver Fittings (Octagon Stick)
Weight: 132 Grams (or 146 gr. with heavier Screw supplied for better Spiccato playing)
Length of Stick from Tip (not including Screw): 26 3/4 inches
Playing Length of Hair: 21 3/16 inches

Old old French made in Germany about 70 years ago; Model: Style Pernambuco French Double Bass Bow with Silver Fittings (Round Stick)
Weight: 126 Grams
Length of Stick from Tip (not including Screw): 26 3/8 inches
Playing Length of Hair: 21 3/16 inches

Short C.N.Bazin Bow, Theatre model stick about 100-120 years old; Model: French Theatre Bow in classic Pernambuco w/Butterfly Screw (Raffin Certificate)
Weight: 136 Grams
Length of Stick from Tip (not including Screw): 24 3/4"
Playing Length of Hair: 19 1/2"

This is better I think as it does not advertise my Bows or show links. Just the facts about a few well made Bows. I have another Bultitude now and it is almost the same as the one I posted so he was fairly consistant with that model.

[Basschair]

Originally Posted by KSB - Ken Smith

This is better I think as it does not advertise my Bows or show links. Just the facts about a few well made Bows. I have another Bultitude now and it is almost the same as the one I posted so he was fairly consistant with that model.

Good idea, and thanks for the info.!

[KSB - Ken Smith]

I don't have the last one anymore as some deserving player pryed it out of my hands. He paid for it as well..lol

I feel lucky to have found another and like this one at least as much.

[toman]

My bow, which, in my opinion is one of the best I've played at any price, is a bit on the long side at 28" stick, and 22.5" playable hair length. It weighs in at 142 grams, so weight-wise it's somewhere in the middle of the norm. Although at one time it had a grip, so it originally weighed more than it does now. In my experience, I don't think that the length of the stick or hair is really important, at least within reason. There are so many other factors in how a bow handles that the length really is not an issue. If anything, the size of the frog and the overall height of the frog/stick are a lot more important.

[Bajoloco]

thanks for the info, really researching this and looking and asking around it seems like all things a matter of preference and detail-as i am working towards getting my bowing better everyday i will keep all this in mind-
i really appreciate the bow measurements and sizes
thanks for your help