​Carbow's Up & Down bow
​ON THE WAY!

"After many years of orchestral and solo playing and after many discussions with my colleagues, it is undeniable that both techniques have their own advantages. When a bass player decides to alternate between the two techniques, the major disadvantage he faces is that it is sometimes difficult to choose between them. And that not only requires two different bows but means changing bows while playing…
I was finding this impossible and a distraction from my most important concern which is to feel sufficiently comfortable to give my full attention to the music.

The concept of a ‘combined’ bow involved designing the most ergonomic frog. Working closely with Olivier we developed the 'Up&Down' bow. Its technical qualities are equivalent to those of my best wooden bows and I can change style in an instant when playing.

Thanks to Carbow’s know-how, I just needed a short period of adjustment before I could take full advantage of the benefits of this bow that I use daily. I suggest you try it."

                                                                                  Eric Chapelle, bass player with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
Baroque-style, over/underhand pernambuco bows

​ONLY TWO LEFT - GET YOURS NOW
Our commission from one of our favorite Brazilian makers, these bows are some of the first in our efforts to make well-designed, well-made period bows accessible to more players. Remarkably great-playing bows produce an ample sound and simplify producing the appropriate articulation for baroque and earlier music. Playable overhand, underhand or with gamba hold. Pernambuco, with ebony frogs.

We receive new ones at wide intervals - sometimes more than a year - and they sell IMMEDIATELY - don't miss this opportunity!.
$999

Underhand transition bows (two available!)

155g, $1195 

Relatively rare, original transition bow (underhand) - the 155g bow has a new tip by Bernard Walke of Ottowa, made from obviously synthetic black material, specifically to help make it border-friendly.  Nickel mounted, likely early 20th century and likely German-made.  Replacing its pearly eyes is being deliberated; if the work is performed, price will be adjusted.

Recent hair and excellent condition!  

On Sale

On Sale

Very old German bow

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