PJ Phillips Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I have a Yamaha EUB and would like to start using a bow. I don't know much about them apart from the French and German Frogs. What's the difference? Wood or Carbon? The carbon ones seem reasonably priced and I guess won't warp. Would a carbon one be ok with an EUB? Finally, Can anyone recommend a basic but decent Double bass (The 'Fender Squier' of double basses would be fine). Thanks in advance BCers PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [url="http://www.petertambroni.com/mostlybass/For%20Students/frenchorgermanbo.html"]http://www.petertambroni.com/mostlybass/Fo...orgermanbo.html[/url] I found this when I was looking for answers. Carbon bows seem to have a credible reputation. Not as good as a good wooden bow (worth hundred an even thousands) but often better than a cheap crappy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Phillips Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Fantastic, thank you very much ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subaudio Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi PJ As far as French and German bows go, the main difference is in the Frog (which holds the hair at the end you hold) a French bow has a smaller frog and is the same as a violin bow and is held between the thumb and fingers, a German bow's frog is much larger and is held with two fingers inside the Frog Images taken from [url="http://www.uptonbass.com/Upton-Bass-UB-Workshop-Double-Bass-Bow-FRENCH-GERMAN/"]here[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Phillips Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='subaudio' post='713482' date='Jan 15 2010, 10:29 AM']Hi PJ As far as French and German bows go, the main difference is in the Frog (which holds the hair at the end you hold) a French bow has a smaller frog and is the same as a violin bow and is held between the thumb and fingers, a German bow's frog is much larger and is held with two fingers inside the Frog Images taken from [url="http://www.uptonbass.com/Upton-Bass-UB-Workshop-Double-Bass-Bow-FRENCH-GERMAN/"]here[/url][/quote] Two fingers inside the frog. Now I haven't heard that expression for a while Thank you for that subaudio and for the link. It's all new to me and I really appreciate all the help. Thank you pj Edited January 15, 2010 by PJ Phillips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subaudio Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Your more than welcome mate, it can be a bit bewildering can't it, good fun though, I'm only three years into double bass myself and learn something new almost every day, it's part of the beauty of it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27 frets Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi I'd also suggest looking at comments on the Yita Music carbon bows (available on eBay), on the 'recommend me a bow' thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64167"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64167[/url] I've been well impressed with mine - cost just over £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedalB Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi- just come across this thread, first you need to choose between French or German bows ,both have their merits. If you think your going to need to be able produce tremolo and generally have an 'agile' bowing technique then this is easier to do with the french style bow.The German Style allows a greater pressure to be put on the string. Cheap bows are a waste of money weather wooden or carbon fibre its the horse hair and rosin that makes the string sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Phillips Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='PedalB' post='721769' date='Jan 22 2010, 11:35 PM']Hi- just come across this thread, first you need to choose between French or German bows ,both have their merits. If you think your going to need to be able produce tremolo and generally have an 'agile' bowing technique then this is easier to do with the french style bow.The German Style allows a greater pressure to be put on the string. Cheap bows are a waste of money weather wooden or carbon fibre its the horse hair and rosin that makes the string sound.[/quote] Thanks for that PedalB Cheers pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Phillips Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 [quote name='27 frets' post='721629' date='Jan 22 2010, 08:49 PM']Hi I'd also suggest looking at comments on the Yita Music carbon bows (available on eBay), on the 'recommend me a bow' thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64167"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=64167[/url] I've been well impressed with mine - cost just over £100.[/quote] Thanks 27 frets, and for the link too Cheers pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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