An essential part of string playing is finding decent bow that suits your style, matches your instrument and feels effortless.
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Cello Bows under $5000 (18)
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Fine violin bows (5)
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Viola bows (5)
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Violin bows under $5,000 (44)
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Korean violin bows
$ 60.00Sturdy beginner bow with wooden frog. Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 size.
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Korean cello bows
$ 70.00Sturdy beginner bow with wooden frog. Available for 4/4 and 3/4 cello.
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Korean viola bows
$ 70.00Sturdy beginner bow with wooden frog. Available for full size viola.
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F.P.S. small size cello bows
$ 102.00F.P.S. student cello bows.
Available in 1/4, 1/8 and 1/10 size.
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Dictum Brazilwood violin bow
$ 120.00These Brazilwood violin bows are a step up from our Korean bows, and weigh a little on the heavier side. They best suit an advancing beginner student.
Available in 4/4 and 3/4 size.
$120.00
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3/4 size bow Carbondix “Futura” Green Crystal
$ 133.00This is a strong, playable bow for a young advancing student.
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Vc63 Dictum Brazilwood cello bow
$ 165.00These Brazilwood cello bows are a step up from our Korean bows, and weigh a little on the heavier side. They best suit an advancing beginner student.
Available in 4/4, 3/4 and 1/2 size.
$165.00
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JonPaul “Noir” violin bow, USA, 2019
$ 210.00The Utah-based company JonPaul Bows has built up a strong reputation for making high-quality carbon-fibre bows in their Utah workshops. More recently, it has also started sourcing and distributing selected bows for the student market. The “Noir” bows are well-priced for beginner students and those in the lower grades, providing a straightforward, reliable, strong and easy-to-play product. With a weight of 59-59.5grams, these bows are comfortable in the hand for less experienced players.
Bow weight: 59-59.5 grams
Start sale price: $210.00
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Va47 C:Dix * viola bow
$ 233.00C:Dix* bows are manufactured by Dictum. They are strong, good-quality carbon fibre student bows, with nickel-silver mounts and ebony frogs.
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Vc68 C:Dix* cello bow
$ 261.00C:Dix* bows are manufactured by Dictum. They are strong, good-quality carbon fibre student bows, with nickel-silver mounts and ebony frogs.
$261.00
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Vc43 “Dörfler” #6A cello bow, Bubenreuth, Germany
$ 270.00The Dörfler family have owned and operated their bow making workshops in Northern Germany for four generations. They make a wide range of bows, from student models through to their “Master Bow” series. This model is Brazilwood with an ebony frog and an octagonal stick.
$270.00
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“Carbondix***”, Dictum, Germany
$ 275.00Developed by the Dictum company, previously known as Gunther Dick, these well-made carbon fibre rayon bows have a strong, stiff stick which, nonetheless, gives both flexibility and subtlety. The finish is very good and the value for money excellent.
Available in 4/4, 3/4 and 1/2 size.
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C431 Unstamped ¾ sized violin bow, European, late twentieth century
$ 295.00This is a very playable three-quarter sized bow with a strong, round pernambuco stick which provides plenty of resistance and a good spiccato and sautillé bounce. The sound it draws is warm and full, making a good point of difference with carbon-fibre bows at a similar price.
Start sale price: $295.00
Weight: 56.5 grams
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“Dörfler” #8 violin bow, Bubenreuth, Germany
$ 295.00The Dörfler family have owned and operated their bow making workshops in Northern Germany for four generations. They make a wide range of bows, from student models through to their “Master Bow” series. Bows stamped “ Dörfler” have Brazilwood sticks and ebony frogs finished with Parisian eyes.
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JonPaul “Noir**” violin bow, USA, 2019
$ 310.00Over the years, JonPaul Bows have built up a strong reputation for making high-quality carbon-fibre bows in their Utah workshops. More recently, they have also started sourcing and distributing selected bows for the student market. “Noir” bows are made from the now-commonplace dark carbon-fibre; “Noir **” offers a point of difference with its polished “braided” finish. It provides a clean, easily-controlled playing experience for less advanced students, combined with a relatively light weight, often a plus for younger players.
Bow weight: 58.5 grams
Start sale price: $310.00
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Vc69 Carbondix*** cello bow
$ 333.00Developed by the Dictum company, previously known as Gunther Dick, these well-made carbon fibre rayon bows have a strong, stiff stick which, nonetheless, gives both flexibility and subtlety. The finish is very good and the value for money excellent.
$333.00
