Rehair w/real horsehair or get a new bow?

[peteroberts]

I got a cheap Glasser fibreglass bow with my bass when I purchased it. One person recommended that I spend about $200 and get a wood bow (maybe Brazilwood at that price), but my setup guy suggests just re-hairing for just $50 or so.

I dont play with a bow too much, planning on doing so in the future but not right now.

What would you do, get a rehair or just get a new bow?

[Bob Branstetter]

Rehairing your Glasser bow with horse hair will make a huge difference in the way the bow will play. It won't make it into a great bow, but if you are not using a bow much, use the Glasser with horse hair now and save your money to buy a really good bow when you are ready for it.

[Don Higdon]

You'll be pleasantly surprised at the improved sound you get with genuine horse hair. Make sure the hair is Siberian or Mongolian. e-mail me if you want a reference for 48 hour turnaround from anywhere in the USA.