Double Bass Ebay Baroque Bows

[bassmanchu]

I'm curious about an economical option for experimenting with Baroque bass bows. I know a few violinists who have had decent experiences with eBay Baroque bows, and I've seen some talk on this topic in other threads.

Does anyone have any experience with these bows? Good or bad? Any reviews?

Typical postings:

Strong-Balance-baroque-snakewood-bass-bow-top-level-white-bow-hair

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[bassmanchu]

Got some great, detailed info from a colleague, but looking for other input. BUMP!

 

[Joshua Harrison]

Got some great, detailed info from a colleague, but looking for other input. BUMP!

I'm also curious about this. Would you mind sharing what information you got from your colleague? (A post here or PM is fine.)

Thanks!

 

[bassmanchu]

Well, he mentioned that all ebay bows are not equal - some of the bows are not based on historical models, or even have the right curve. He's tried several, and said that the convexed bows work significantly better than the concaved ones, and are more historically accurate as baroque bows.

I'll keep him anonymous unless he tells me otherwise.

 

[basic74]

post here would be better for me

 

[fstasiak]

I tried the ebay baroque bow and they are absolutely awful. Be careful; these do NOT function like their professionally made counterparts.

It’s better to spend the money right from the start at a reputable dealer/maker rather then throw your money away on a cheep bow and find out that it needs to be replaced.

I own a professionally made baroque bow, and I’ve also seen several professionally made Baroque bass bows (both underhand and overhand). These are very differently constructed and balanced .

Good luck on your search.
My I suggest bows by Max Kasper; [email protected]
They are very well made at a good value.

 

[Ian Christian]

I would be wary of anything with a price that low. Best to find a maker that's well known for them.