I got this as a backup for times when my good ($1000) bow is being serviced. The summary is that it's good enough for folk music.
Let me note that I'm a folk fiddler, not a classical violinist, and probably a $1000 bow is overkill for my skill level. So, I decided, a $30 made-in-China carbon fiber bow was worth taking a chance on.
Was I surprised, though. It took a good amount of rosin to get it working, but once done, it was really not too bad at all. It doesn't quite dig into the violin like my good bow, and requires more power to get the same sound, but it does play. In fact the more I played, the more I got used to it. It's pretty good.
It doesn't bounce excessively, as cheap wooden bows and those really cheap old fiberglass bows did that I have used in years past. It has a nice balance to it, light but not too light, certainly not too heavy, not too rigid. Whoever actually made this bow really has the details down. I am quite impressed.
These types of "good enough" violin bows are taking over the amateur market. A friend of mine doesn't even bother with bow rehairing any more. It's not worth paying $60-$70 for a professional job, when he can spend $30 to $40 for a whole new bow. Kind of sad in a way... just adds to the waste stream... but maybe save up all those old balding bows and give them to your bow maker to fix up and sell. He's going to need the income.
I'll be getting one of these for my daughter, who also plays folk music but is classically trained as well. Certainly worth the price.
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Every music lover can simply return it for a replacement or full refund within 30 days If you have any questions or demanding advice on our products, or any violin bow parts missing or broken during practice.
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Violin bow specification
- Weight: about 65 g
- Length: about 74.5 cm
- Color: Black
- Size: 4/4
- Frog Slide: Abalone Shell Inlay
- Frog : Selected with Parisian eyes
- Hair: Natural Mongolian Horse Hair
- Since all our violin bows are fully made by hand, every bow may have slight differences in weight and length.
- The violin bow is made of good-quality carbon fiber stick. It's stronger, lighter and more stable than wooden violin bows.
- It is very suitable as a backup bow and even a practice bow.
This violin bow frog uses carefully selected genuine ebony wood, an abalone slide, and a Parisian eye decoration, so it has a glamorous look.
With such a beautiful violin bow, hope players having a pleasant feeling.
Kind remind:
Abalone shell is natural material. The pattern of every piece is unique but not the same. We will try our best to select a similar/ beautiful one for you.
Most of violin bow hairs are made of horsehair.
The horsehair of our violin bow are from Mongolia horsehair, more durable than others and also has uniform hair thickness and good response,offer you a sweet sound.
Kind remind:
The hair is surely real horsehair, it may break off one or less pieces during rosin or playing. Please don't worry as we always use better quality horsehair than other bows in the market, considering it may cost buyer much to re-hair locally.
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Silver wire wrapping plays a major role in maintaining the balance of the violin bow, providing a new playing experience. |
Carbon fiber violin bow is characterized by its high ability to resist humidity and temperature, etc.It is lightweight and easy to handle,reducing the burden on the player and providing convenience. |
All parts are fitted by an experienced craftsman from start to finish. This violin bow has a great balance and will provide you a pleasant playing experience. |
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| Sold By | Kmise-US-Store | Mt-Romance | VINGOBOW | Mt-Romance | L'MS | WinsterBow-US |
| instrument | Violin | Violin, Viola, Cello, Fiddle | Violin | Violin | Violin | Cello |
| size | 4/4 | Carbon bow 4/4 full size | 4/4 | Carbon bow 4/4 full size | 4/4 | Violin bow 4/4 |
| number of strings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| operation mode | — | Manual | Manual | Manual | — | — |
| top material | Carbon Fiber | horsehair | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber stick | Brazilwood | Ebony |
| back material | Carbon Fiber | AAA Mongolian Horse Hair | Carbon Fiber | unbleached Mongolian Grade AA horsehair | Natural Mongolia White Horsetail | Wood |
| string material | Nylon | carbon fiber | — | Mongolian horsehair | Natural Mongolia White Horsetail | Nickel |
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M Angeles
Mala calidad del producto
Reviewed in Spain on March 3, 2024Size: 4/4Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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Decent bow for a great price
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2021Size: 4/4Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Italy on August 20, 2020Size: 4/4Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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does not last
Reviewed in Singapore on March 13, 2021Size: 4/4Color: CoffeeVerified Purchase
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Ding
Light and sturdy. Arrived when expected
Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2020Size: 4/4Color: BlackVerified Purchase
