UB Workshop Double Bass Bow Deluxe Carbon Fiber

Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bow. Unpainted deluxe carbon fiber stick, snakewood frog and button.

 Upton Bass Workshop Bow: Deluxe Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber bows have been widely accepted in the violin world and have progressed to the point where they can compete with fine Pernambuco bows that cost much more. Many world class players consider a carbon fiber bow part of their musical toolbox and carefully select different bows to fit different types of music, environment and personal taste. Some musicians even use carbon fiber bows as their preferred bow of choice. So, given the success of the carbon fiber bow in the violin world, why is it still a hard sell for the bass world?  Some well known manufacturers have even partnered with double bass specialty shops in an effort to have their name pull in sales. However, we think the answer can be found in the construction of the bows and the checklist of features a bass bow must exhibit.

Many parallels can be draw between carbon fiber and wood fiber, such as how they are bound to each other and their alignment within a stick. A player would be astonished at the extent to which  a carbon fiber violin bow can exist at the same diameter as its Pernambuco counterpart and still maintain a perfect balance of rigidity and flexibility. When a carbon fiber bass bow is cast to the same diameters as its wooden counterpart, the bow becomes too stiff and dead feeling. However, if the diameter is brought down to gain back the flexibility, the aesthetics are completely destroyed and the result is an awkward-looking bow . In order to meet the aesthetic, tonal and playability goals of a bass bow, one must look inside the bow at its creation. From the way the fibers are laid to the density of the fibers and resin, every step must be carefully considered. Using secret proprietary formulations of the Upton Bass manufacturing process, we have made the UB Workshop Double Bass Bow a superior choice for double bassists.

We pulled out all the stops on the creation of the Upton Bass Deluxe Carbon Fiber Workshop bow.  No expense was spared, and we feel this intense attention to detail shines through in the beauty and playability of this workshop bow. The result is a carbon fiber bow that meets the evolving and versatile demands of today's double bassist.

Once completed, our carbon fiber bass bow sticks are matched to our handmade snakewood frogs and buttons. Snakewood is often much darker, but in our opinion, the creamy color of the snakewood complements this double bass bow perfectly.

The hatchet (tip) of the Upton Bass Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow is modeled after the style of Parisian bow maker F.N.Voirin. It is also worth noting that French and German style bass bows are not the same sticks with different frogs; the bows are true to their styles from the button to the camber and all the way to the tip. Unfortunately, however, this detail is overlooked on many bows today and can greatly affect the bow's playability.

French Style UB Workshop Deluxe Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow:

German Style UB Workshop Deluxe Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow:

These photographs are of randomly selected Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bows with no Photoshop effects.

If you are not happy with the purchase of your Upton Bass Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow, simply let us know within 7 days and we will refund the entire amount of your purchase, INCLUDING SHIPPING. Your satisfaction is GUARANTEED.

Upton Bass is a double bass specialty company located in Mystic, Connecticut. We are ready to offer advice and answer any questions you have regarding your double bass or related topics. Please contact us here or call our shop at (860) 535-9399. Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 6 pm.
 

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