Also, that isn't true. I've seen some of your other posts from other threads, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like you don't play much classical. There is no problem with this, but please don't say these things as if they are fact if you you don't have as much experience in it. I don't know how much classical or orchestral experience you have, but this is just what I could tell from reading your other posts, so please correct me if I'm wrong, and I apoligize if I am.
I play primarily classical and in orchestral settings, and in America, there seems to be an even mix of German and French players. In professional orchestras, there's a pretty even mix as well. I've never heard of an American orchestra that prefers one bow over the other. In many European orchestras, however, the style of bow does make a difference. Most of the players in the London Symphony play French, and in France, I assume the French bow is more popular, but as you get into Eastern Europe, the German bow is favored almost exclusively.
