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Bows for Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass
The bow is the “other half” of a string instrument. Bow quality affects sound production, articulation, and playing comfort. The SoundsGood catalog features bows for all string instruments: from student models in brazilwood to concert-level pernambuco and carbon fiber bows from leading manufacturers.
All Instruments — violin, viola, cello, bass
Various Materials — wood, carbon, pernambuco
Top Brands — GEWA, Dörfler, Glasser
Free Shipping — orders over ₴4,000
🎻 Bows by Instrument
🎻 Violin Bows
The most common bow type.
- Length: 74-75 cm (4/4)
- Weight: 58-62 g
- Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
- Price: from 400 UAH
🎺 Viola Bows
Shorter and heavier than violin bow.
- Length: 74 cm
- Weight: 68-74 g
- Sizes: full, 15″, 14″
- Price: from 500 UAH
🎹 Cello Bows
Stronger and shorter.
- Length: 71-72 cm (4/4)
- Weight: 78-85 g
- Sizes: 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4
- Price: from 600 UAH
🎼 Double Bass Bows
Shortest and heaviest. Two styles.
- Length: 68-72 cm
- Weight: 130-150 g
- Styles: German, French
- Price: from 800 UAH
Bow Comparison
| Instrument | Length | Weight | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin 4/4 | 74-75 cm | 58-62 g | 400 UAH |
| Viola | 74 cm | 68-74 g | 500 UAH |
| Cello 4/4 | 71-72 cm | 78-85 g | 600 UAH |
| Double Bass | 68-72 cm | 130-150 g | 800 UAH |
🔧 Bow Anatomy
📌 Main Parts
- Stick: bow body, wood or carbon
- Hair: horsehair or synthetic
- Frog: hair holder, ebony or plastic
- Screw: adjusts hair tension
- Winding: protection and balance
- Tip: protects stick end
⚖ Balance & Weight
- Balance point: 24-27 cm from frog
- Light bow: easier control, softer sound
- Heavy bow: powerful sound, more effort
- Ideal weight: depends on player
💡 Tip: Always try a bow in hand before buying. Balance and weight are individual parameters that are hard to evaluate without testing.
🌳 Bow Materials
🌳 Brazilwood
Most common material for student bows.
- Level: student, intermediate
- Sound: warm, soft
- Pros: affordable, good balance
- Cons: less responsive
- Price: 400-3000 UAH
⭐ Pernambuco
Premium wood from Brazil. The gold standard.
- Level: professional, concert
- Sound: rich, resonant
- Pros: best response, elasticity
- Cons: expensive, rare
- Price: 5000-50000+ UAH
🪛 Carbon Fiber
Modern material, increasingly popular.
- Level: student to professional
- Sound: clear, bright
- Pros: durable, weather-resistant
- Cons: less “alive” sound
- Price: 800-15000 UAH
Material Comparison
| Material | Sound | Durability | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilwood | Warm | ★★★☆☆ | 400-3000 UAH | Students |
| Carbon Fiber | Clear | ★★★★★ | 800-15000 UAH | All levels |
| Pernambuco | Rich | ★★★★☆ | 5000-50000+ UAH | Professionals |
🏆 Bows by Playing Level
🎯 Student
For beginners and music school students.
- Material: brazilwood, carbon
- Frog: plastic or ebony
- Hair: Mongolian or synthetic
- Price: 400-2000 UAH
⭐ Intermediate
For conservatory students and amateurs.
- Material: quality brazilwood, carbon
- Frog: ebony
- Hair: Siberian or Mongolian
- Price: 2000-8000 UAH
💎 Professional
For professional musicians.
- Material: pernambuco, premium carbon
- Frog: ebony, silver
- Hair: Siberian white
- Price: 8000-30000 UAH
🌟 Master
Exclusive handmade bows.
- Material: selected pernambuco
- Frog: ebony, gold
- Hair: selected Siberian
- Price: from 30000 UAH
⭐ Bow Brands
GEWA (Germany)
Wide range for all levels.
- Student to professional
- Series: Allegro, Pure, Maestro
- Optimal quality/price
- 500-15000 UAH
Dörfler (Germany)
Traditional maker since 1870.
- Pernambuco and carbon
- Handmade
- Professional segment
- 5000-40000 UAH
Glasser (USA)
Specializes in carbon bows.
- Carbon and fiberglass
- Affordable prices
- Popular with students
- 800-5000 UAH
CodaBow (USA)
Premium carbon fiber bows.
- Innovative technology
- Carbon with fillers
- Professional level
- 8000-25000 UAH
Other Brands
Knoll (Germany) — master bows. Müsing (Germany) — premium carbon. P&H (England) — fiberglass and carbon. Eastman (China) — quality student bows.
💡 Bow Care
✅ Do
- Loosen hair tension after playing
- Wipe stick after playing
- Don’t touch hair with fingers
- Store in case
- Rehair regularly
❌ Don’t
- Over-tighten hair
- Expose to extreme temperatures
- High humidity
- Drop or hit
- Touch hair with dirty hands
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are bows made of?
Sticks: brazilwood (student), pernambuco (professional), carbon fiber (universal). Hair: natural horsehair or synthetic.
Which bow should a beginner choose?
Brazilwood or carbon fiber, 500-2000 UAH. They are forgiving and well-balanced.
Is carbon better than wood?
Carbon is more durable and weather-resistant. Wood has a warmer sound. For learning, carbon is more practical.
How often to rehair?
Every 6-12 months with regular playing. If hair is dry or many hairs are broken — time to rehair.
How much does a bow cost?
Student: 400-2000 UAH. Intermediate: 2000-8000 UAH. Professional: 8000-30000 UAH.
🎯 Why Choose SoundsGood?
🛠 Large Selection
Bows for all instruments and levels.
📦 Fast Shipping
Free for orders over ₴4,000.
💰 Great Prices
From 400 UAH per bow.
📞 Contact Us
🌏 Showroom: 15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116, Ukraine
📞 Phone:
- Kyiv: +380 (73) 060-01-01
- Lviv: +380 (97) 667-14-43
📧 Email: info@soundsgood.kiev.ua
🕑 Hours: Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00