tom owen bows

kip · #1 11-17-2002, 09:40 AM

Anybody familiar w/ Tom Owen bows?
website? remarks. Thanks.

Monte · #2 11-17-2002, 12:41 PM

Yep, I have a German one and love it, choosing it over several bows that cost more than double. Tom is a great guy and will send you one on approval. His number is 580-927-9939, and living in tiny Coalgate, OK he has no website. Ask for black hair; the silver he uses doesn't work well on bass bows. Just about every person I have referred to Tom has loved his bows.

Monte

Aroneng · #3 11-18-2002, 05:39 AM

I'll second Monte's opinion. I had a French bow made by Tom and just recently purchased a German bow. Quite satisfied and Tom is a super nice guy to deal with.

Aron

kip · #4 11-24-2002, 06:33 AM

I got the bow, German frog and +/- 80% pepper to salt hair, and am very pleased.
Talk about grip, you could enter this little beauty in a tractor pull.
Update/edit. I/m getting used to this fine instrument (the bow) and I'm enjoying an amazing range of sound/ tone.

Dave Irwin · #5 12-29-2002, 07:14 PM

what kind of bread are we talking about on these bows?

Thanks,
Dave

kip · #6 12-30-2002, 07:57 AM

Dave, I bought mine retail for +/- $600 (with a case). I never spoke w/ Mr. Owen, but you might save by going direct. Monte notes Mr. Owen's phone to be 580-927-9939.

Update.
Just thinkin:
There is probably a cost/quality range.
As I recall, you are playing a 7/8 with huge sound. If $ possible, 1) try one on approval: 2) fasten your seatbelt;3) Tell mom not to send the family china yet.