Possibly one of the most underrated parts of a player’s equipment is the violin bow. As a player advances past the beginner stage, quality of bow has an ever increasing effect on development. Shopping for a ‘forever’ bow can be daunting, and it is important to seek out and try as many different ones as possible.
I happened upon this video about the 4 most trusted bow brands. It is subjective, I’m sure, and the top brand makes me think it must be a sort of infomercial (hahaha). Nevertheless, they are all recognized brands today.
If you are in the UK and considering making the leap to your forever bow, perhaps you should check out London Bow Rehairs where Reggie Clews will certainly be able to help. You can find them here:
The Prairie Fiddler 