Is there a perticular violin bow that is better than others. I am asking because the bow that came with my violin has a gap of hair missing. Should I just get the hairs replaced or should I buy a new bow?
Thanks.
2007-11-03 15:09:26 · 7 answers · asked by nicoleband0 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
I have no idea
2007-11-03 15:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It definitely depends on what kind of bow it is you have. If you have a $20 fiberglass bow it's rather ridiculous to get a $60 re-hair. But if you have $20,000 Peccatte, you um... definitely wanna keep that. When you bought the violin and bow, you really should have received a statement with the description of the items so their value can be determined upon future sale. This is standard and pretty necessary if you wanted to avoid getting ripped off. From the type of bow and/or the maker you can determine its value, if it's either not marked for sale individually or you don't trust their judgement. If for some reason you can't get your hands on this, based on what the violin/bow combo was purchased for you can make a rational guess of what the two cost independently. I would venture to guess that if the bow is pernambuco or brazilwood, you may as well just get it re-haired. No matter what caliber, it'd be good enough to use until you decide on a different occasion to upgrade.
As for a "particular bow", there are many really good violin bows out there, and they generally improve upon increased price. Definitely avoid fiberglass bows (although fiberglass can prove much better quality than many really poor quality wood bows) or hair that's nylon or synthetic. But other than that, try out different bows that suit your interest and work well with your violin. I usually would end up taking about seven of them home for a week or two to try out.
2007-11-07 12:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by Alicia D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a cheap bow (about $50) then it is probably better to replace it. To get it re-haired would cost more than that and it is not worth re-hairing cheap bows.
Just buy a bow that feels nice in your hand. Some of them just feel right, other feel heavy and clumsy even though they are exactly the same weight.
2007-11-03 16:04:22 · answer #3 · answered by brian777999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are used to what you have and you like it have it rebowed but try out some good new ones . And stay away from synthetics horse hair is still by far the best in all respects.
Talk to you local luthier he can show you and explain better than I in this format.
2007-11-03 15:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new one. Try to find one that feels right in your hand, take it home and resin it like crazy and be sure to give it some "break-in" time and you should be good to go.
2007-11-03 15:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
real horse hair,no plas or nylon or wtv......it would also be better 2 just get your hair redone instead of buying a new bow.
2007-11-04 01:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the hairs.... it's a little cheaper.
2007-11-03 15:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by Lily L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋