I'm trying to get some feedback on some of the violin bows out there. My first bow lost all it's hair and my second bow snapped at the tip. The all happened in one month! Ugh!
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Which one would you most likely buy? Jimmy Page?! Who's that?
Also, if you wouldn't buy any of these, which one would you buy? No I would not buy Codabow products. If I have to spend much, I would spend it on Arcus Carbon fiber bows. They are better in design, balance and overall performance. I currently use an Arcus bow and I'm very satisfied even if it's a little expensive.
If I had to choose among the 4, I would go for the Glasser Composite. I wouldn't have use for any of them, unless I wanted to play Jimmy Page FRIKEN EXPENSIVE!! i would get a second hand one, surly the bow on the violin shouldn't be that expensive.
violin's sound really bad anyways, so yea. No offence thats just my oppinion :) You should have said what sort of violin you have and how much it is worth. Also, what sort of strings do you have on it ?
The bow should match the rest of your outfit. No good having a $2000 bow on a $200 violin.
I have only ever had wooden bows and I pay about $100 for an average bow that does the job. I have not tried the composite or fibreglass bows.
I did try an ARY bow once that cost about $400 ; it was beautiful. the carbon fiber and composite bows tend to be heavier if that works for you then that would be fine (never touched a Coda bow) and the non wood bows are sturdier ... when picking a bow you need to try them to see which one is good for you regardless of the price ... did you try to return the the 2nd bow that snapped at the tip? because snapping at the tip is not uncommon for cheap bows (it's a flaw in the wood)
as far as prices go my cello bows list at $1000, the other at $4000 ... and I did try a $12,000 bow once ... ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Or see:
http://beststudentviolins.com/bows.html Codabow, no contest.
Of all the bows out there, Codabows are my favorite. I have a Codabow myself, and love it; more than I've loved any other bow I've used.
They're strong, durable, have an amazing aid to the tone of the music, versatile; you can play many different ways, and play well regardless of skill level or technique.
Second choice should be the Glass graphite fiber model. I've used Glasser bows as well; by all means they're good. And I particularly recommend anything of graphite fiber -- I prefer them; they offer amazing sound quality.
Part of it is probably simply your own taste as well. You can easily stop in at a local violin shop with your violin, and as to try a few bows out: Most violin shops will allow you to try them, and some will even give you an option to take the bow home for a few days to test it out; get the feel of it. It's a good opportunity to determine your own style, and what you like.
A shop can also help to point you in the right direction in general -- even if you don't buy directly from them, they probably have connections, and can help you to get a great aid for you instrument at a good price.
Good luck :] | 