UB Workshop Double Bass Bow FRENCH & GERMAN

Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bow for Upright Bass. Composite plastic tip, 100% ebony frog, un-dyed black horse hair. French and German styles.

 Double Bass Upton Bass Workshop Bow with BLACK horse hair, $99

We know double bass bows, and we also know how to have them made out of Brazilwood and keep the cost down. By focusing on the wood and camber and abandoning a few aesthetic aspects, we have produced an Upton Bass Workshop Bass Bow with an attractive price that plays as well,  if not better than other double bass bows that cost twice as much.

Here is how Upton Bass has created an affordable Brazilwood Double Bass Bow:

The Tip: Most bass bows have a black lining between the stick and the white material. This black material is usually ebony on more expensive bows and compressed paper fiber on less expensive bows. This black lining is purely aesthetic and does not add to the performance or strength of the bow in any way. By abandoning this surface feature we save labor and material costs. On more expensive bass bows the white material of the tip is bone, which is inexpensive but difficult to work with. On extremely expensive bows this white martial is Mastodon (note that ivory is now illegal, so bow makers currently use "mastodon"). The tip material of our Upton Bass Workshop Bow is a composite plastic, similar to material used for high end solid surface kitchen countertops. This material is strong, aesthetically pleasing, easy to work with, and extremely inexpensive.

The Frog: The frog of the Upton Bass Workshop Bow is 100% ebony, which we would not compromise. However, many superficial features can be eliminated in order to make a more affordable Brazilwood bass bow. The Upton Bass Brazilwood bow is made with un-figured Abalone in place of more elaborately marked abalone shell. Abalone is cheaper than mother of pearl, and un-figured Abalone is almost considered "scrap material" to those in trades that use it and it is actually often thrown away. This modification is thrifty but does not in any way affect the Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bow's strength or playability. Also, our frogs have no silver or nickel linings. On inexpensive bows these linings often work loose and the amount saved by omitting this feature is substantial.. We kept the slider (the metal lining between the frog and the stick) because it helps the frog to slide nicely, but opted for stainless steel rather than nickel. This prevents corrosion of the bow when it interacts with perspiration during play. The "Parisian Eye" is also absent from the metal ring and is made of abalone. Again, this saves material and labor costs while retaining a traditional look, yet takes nothing away from the bow's performance or strength.

The Hair: This Upton Bass bow is made with authentic, un-dyed black horse hair. This is the same hair that we use in the shop for bass bow re-hairs. The Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bow is a $99.00 bow with the very same hair that would be used for walk-in bow re-hairs at our Upton Bass shop - truly remarkable!

By selectively choosing materials and construction methods, we were able to significantly reduce the production cost of our Upton Bass workshop bass bows. This was done with the customer and price point in mind. Whether you are beginner and this will be your first bow or you are a professional who doesn't want to bring your expensive bow to outdoor concerts or lessons, the Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bow was made with you in mind. Why allow the sound of your music to suffer with a substandard bow that is ugly and poorly made when you can play a real Brazilwood bow for about the same cost?

At $99, the Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bow is simply unbeatable. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the purchase of the Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bow, simply let us know within 7 days and we will refund the whole amount of your purchase, INCLUDING SHIPPING.

Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

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

*Upton Bass goes to great lengths to ensure our bows are made of authentic woods like traditional Brazilwood & Pernambuco.

Here is what our customers say about the Upton Bass Workshop Double Bass Bows:

by Ryan G. An excellent bow, especially for the price. This bow (German) is well-made and well balanced. The wood seems high quality, and the ebony fittings and abalone inlays are a great touch. The bow is lightweight and produces a wonderful, full tone. I was pleased with it from the first moment I drew it across the strings. It is tenfold times better than the fiberglass bow I'd been using (no surprise), and for just a fraction of the cost more. I'd recommend this bow to anyone in the market for a Brazilwood, and in fact have recommended it to several players already.

by Bob R. I recently purchased one of the Upton Bass Workshop French bows. Although I wasn't expecting much for $99, after using the bow, I have to say I am truly amazed. The Upton Bass bow is comparable to other bows costing much more. In fact, I liked this bow so much, I just ordered a second one.

by Fredrick S. I purchased one of these bows (French) with my Upton Bass bag and can I say, Wow! For $99, it really holds its own - I would pay 3 times that amount! I have been using it on Thursdays with the orchestra and it's very even and responsive. I will be recommending these bows to all my students and stand mates!

Upton Bass is a double bass specialty company located in scenic Stonington, 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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