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Old 01-27-2007, 06:44 AM
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Im just starting out with the double bass but my dad has reccomended me to get a carbon fibre bow. can someone help me find where to get one for around £150?
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has very nice for the price carbon fiber bows
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Old 03-01-2007, 01:37 PM
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Im just starting out with the double bass but my dad has reccomended me to get a carbon fibre bow. can someone help me find where to get one for around £150?
I'm guessing your dad plays arco double bass?
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Im just starting out with the double bass but my dad has reccomended me to get a carbon fibre bow. can someone help me find where to get one for around £150?
Take a look at the Arco Nouveau bow. These seem to be a good value, though you might want to get it rehaired right away. See if you can find a luthier that will use good quality unbleached white hair.

http://www.swstrings.com/Store/Shopp...ass&Group=BB72
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