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Double Bass Good bows for uner $1,000?

#2
I did the same thing when I was in your situation and ended up hating the bow I purchased. For $2500- $3000 you might find a bow for your whole life, and it makes such a big difference. Prochownik was a little cheaper than that even at one time, and might be worth contacting. Link Removed Good luck, Maybe you will end up with something that can be a good second bow and will actually last through college. Carbon fibre is not all that bad in that price range, robertson's had one that was pretty good a few years back. maybe try the classifieds.
 
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Hmmm... YEah, maybe I will. Thanks for the help. I have emailed tom owens but other then that, I don't know of anybody that makes bows in that price range. I will email that other peson though. I think his bows sell relatively inexpnsively.
 
#12
Search or even browse a few pages of the bow forum and you'll get some good ideas. I think Tom Owen is still a favorite at the $700ish mark and I've seen one on sale in the classifieds recently.

I'm not a great bow player but to my ear, there are harmonics I can hear with wood that I can't with Carbon. At least in that price range. I'd certainly compare the two side by side before deciding.

Good luck,
Dave
 
#13
I have experience with G werner, Yita, Joseph Schecter (not (sure about the spelling.) Finale carbon, Arcus carbon, Ary France and DMuniz brasil bows. The werner and Ary France should be in your price range. The Ary is an impressive bow. Though not the one I chose in the end.
I suggest you try and audition as many bows within your price range as possible. Perhaps you could get your teacher to help you in your decision.
A good bow dealer will allow you to audition them for a week. I really think you need that time to make an informed decision. Some of the Carbon bows might also be suitable for you too. They won't get in the way of your developing technique and will most likely to fit your budget.
 
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Dave Irwin said:
Search or even browse a few pages of the bow forum and you'll get some good ideas. I think Tom Owen is still a favorite at the $700ish mark and I've seen one on sale in the classifieds recently.

I'm not a great bow player but to my ear, there are harmonics I can hear with wood that I can't with Carbon. At least in that price range. I'd certainly compare the two side by side before deciding.

Good luck,
Dave
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Yeah, thanks. I have tried many carbon fiber bows and the only two that I have ever thought compare to a good permenabuco stick is a J Gruenburg or something like that and a ridiculousely expensive french bow that was like grey... It was like $3000 and it had a lot of science behind it... I don;t remember what it was called... Anybody know? They have like three models from 1-3000
 
#16
Thanks for the reminder on the carbon fiber you guys... My favorite carbon fiber bow that I have played to date was one of these arcus bows.
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I really liked the sinfonia but I think it is a little bit out of my price range... On the other hand, the veloce seemed to leave something to be desired for me. Does anybody know a place of where I can get one of these things in America?
 
#17
Here's where they hide their dealers:

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I tried both the Concerto (which was pretty good) and Veloce (which wasn't) years ago. They've now switch their "formula" and their system.

The new bows are called "S-3, S-6, and S-8" etc. There's some info here (but not much): Invalid Link Removed

Nova (a wholesaler) has their new catalogue: Link Removed

I'd be willing to give the new bows a try myself. The idea behind them is about playing with less pressure

Louis
 
#18
i too was recently searching for a bow in the $1k area

tried- metropolitan, finale (both carbon fiber), several Marco Raposo bows, and a few others from a few french makers that i hadn't heard of before, then one tom owen that i just got today.

as it looks now, the owen is the keeper. 2nd is definately the raposo. both had a more "real" sound, although if i wanted to save money i would've settled with a finale, or might still get one as a backup since theyre so cheap. the owen's sound is richer, with a more "powerfull" vibe to it that i really like. doesent come across as a "student" bow, it just happened to be in my price range. lucky me..

im going to spend most of the day tomarrow making my final descision, but im pretty sure in this price range Tom Owen's work is the most worthwhile (judging from just this one, atleast.)
 

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