Cheap learning bow for Ibanez UB804 ????

[FrankM]

Hi,

 

I just bought a second hand Ibanez UB804 EUB and I would like to learn to bow it.

 

No point spending more than the absolute minimum on a bow though as:

1. I don't know if I will like it

2. If I do, it'll be used not very often at all

 

Not looking to spend more than UK £ 50 to 100 tops.

 

What should I for?

 

 

[NickA]

Look on eBay ..but with caution.  Best to buy 2nd hand off someone upgrading but you don't want something that needs mending or re hairing ( it would cost more than the bow)

 

Maybe best to get a safe new bow from a reputable dealer;

 

Caswells: https://caswells-strings.co.uk/product/student-double-bass-bow/

 

Bassbags: https://www.bassbags.co.uk/product/hidersine-bow-double-bass-3-4-brazilwood/?v=7885444af42e

 

Avoid "composite" bows ( fibreglass, sometimes.with a metal rod inside). Though cheaper carbon bows are ok..maybe not for under £100.  At this price probably go for wood.

[tinyd]

I bought a bow from this seller when my daughter played DB on recommendation from her teacher

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/yitamusicviolins

I only play pizz so I can't vouch for them directly but it seems fine