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DB fingerboard are typically two octaves and a fourth/fifth, solo instruments can go up to two octaves and a minor seventh.
Just to keep in mind for the next one.
Since the current instrument is more of Cello size, a bit less than eight inches would have done for bowing (about five to six I would say).
For a DB size scale eight inches would be OK, but even six to seven should be possible.
For the EUB I sometimes use a lighter violone bow with less hair than a DB bow. Depends a bit on the stiffness of the strings. Might also be a good idea for your current instrument. You sometimes find them relatively cheap on eBay (coming from China). Usually not great bows, but god enough for you I think. Good bows cost an arm and a leg (or two).
The best bang for the buck I found is the Finale bow from String Emporium. But that might be too much money to experiment.


I see why Kay used to glue on their volutes ...