Will I miss 3cm?

Rumblejohn · #1 03-07-2010, 08:30 AM

I am thinking of going with a Finale French bow, but they are 3cm shorter than my current bow. It will be used with an NSD EUB in a community orchestra. Unfortunately there is no place in the state stocking Finale, so trial is not an option. One other thing is that I have rather large hands, not "Shack" size, but close.
My teacher cannot help much, as there is very little inventory of bows in the area. Just want some opinions, as I know there are several available here.

Thanks.

John

Chris Symer · #2 03-07-2010, 01:03 PM

Your playing a NS EUB in a comunity orchestra, and your worried about your bow????

I'm not thinking that the bow is going to be the problem, I bet you'll be used to your bow before they're used to your bass.

PsychoScout · #3 03-07-2010, 01:36 PM

what is a NSD EUB? can you eat it?

davpal · #4 03-07-2010, 02:26 PM

"Will I miss 3cm?"

The big issue is will your partner?

Rumblejohn · #5 03-07-2010, 07:37 PM

Your playing a NS EUB in a community orchestra, and your worried about your bow???? I'm not thinking that the bow is going to be the problem, I bet you'll be used to your bow before they're used to your bass

Actually two community orchestras, in one I am the only bassist, in the other, there is another bassist older than I am, and I hold the patent on dirt. There is no particular problem with the bass or bow, the bow will soon need to be rehaired, and I need a spare.

what is a NSD EUB? can you eat it?

Ned Stienberger Designs Electric Upright Bass, and only if you are a termite

JtheJazzMan · #6 03-07-2010, 08:02 PM

I say good on you for using the NS in an orchestra. I had a composer promise to write me a concerto because he was very impressed with the arco sound. Still waiting on it mind you.

Chris Symer · #7 03-07-2010, 08:24 PM

Alright, so humor aside it's cool that they are ok with your playing the NS. I had a NS omnibass for awhile and thought it was pretty cool. Even subbed for a cellist on a gig with it. More power to you. As for a shorter bow, I wouldn't hesitate to pick one up. Some people prefer them that way, maybe you will too.

Square Bear · #8 03-10-2010, 06:39 PM

yeah, i've always thought that shorter bows tend to be easier to play. the finale bow is great, and not excessively short at all.