Double Bass New Bow

[SeaMist_au]

I have just purchased this bow as a stable mate for my Man D Eugen. It's a beautiful sounding and looking bow in snakewood by Philip Smith in Tasmania Australia. Beautiful, articulate, rich and mellow. And a perfect sized frog for those using the Streicher grip. The Man D. Eugen has a grittier rich tone, perfect for a very sharp crisp staccato. I am looking forward to seeing what I can do with the Phil Smith bow. Initial impressions are that it's lighter, with more articulation and control than I get with the Man D Eugen. But it was twice the price lol. And the tone........the tone......

 

[MikeCanada]

Any more pictures? It would be nice to see the head as well. Is the frog "longer", or are my eyes playing tricks on me? It is a beautiful piece of Snakewood, and I really like how Philip has not darkened the wood so the figure is very prominent.

Congratulations on the new bow!

 

[SeaMist_au]

As requested. Not great quality. They were taken using an iPad.

 

[SeaMist_au]

This is Philips website. He is doing some very interesting work.........

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[MikeCanada]

He has some beautiful Snakewood, and appears to be doing great things with it. Being in North America (with I believe the vast majority of talkbass users) we do not get an opportunity to see too many examples of work from other continents, and it is great to see what bow makers from around the world are doing.

My second bow is Snakewood, and I recently pulled it out of the case for a few rehearsals to remember what it was like. It is completely different from the bow I play everyday, but definitely a great stick.

Enjoy!

 

[MattyBass]

Hey Congrats on your new Bow.
Sure is a pretty piece of wood.

Best,

 

[Jeff Bonny]

That thing looks like it sounds good.