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bfurman

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August 27, 2014 - 12:18 am
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I have a JonPaul Arpege that I like very much in terms of its balance and overall handling.  I have been thinking about getting a wooden bow as a second bow to achieve a slightly different sound, but I don't want to spend a fortune since I already have a very good bow.  I'm wondering if either the JonPaul Fusion or Ipe bows might fit the purpose.  Since they are from the same maker, I would hope the balance points are reasonably close.  Unfortunately, the local dealer seems to be blissfully unaware of either of the models I mentioned.

Suggestions?

-Ben

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Fiddlerman
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August 27, 2014 - 8:24 am
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We carry four of the JonPaul bows. We are one of their registered users but we can't carry them all. We would need to invest a lot in bows that we would never sell. I chose the ones that I liked out of a large assortment.
I really do love the Fusion bow though.
http://fiddlershop.com/accesso.....n-bow.html
Do you have more information on the Ipe? I am not sure that I tested that one.
The only thing I can say is that we'll match or beat anyone's price.

"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."

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Thanks for the reply, FM.

There are a few online resellers that appear to carry the ipe bow.  Honestly, I haven't called them to check stocks because I was hoping to try one in person.

This company has a few photos and a description:

http://aplusviolin.com/America.....ow-JLV.htm

I'm interested in ipe as a value proposition because it is stiff like pernambuco but is a faster growing and more sustainable timber.  As long as the quality control is good, it should make better bows than some of the "brazilwood" species.  It's denser than pernambuco but less dense than ironwood.

I'm leaning toward your JP Fusion bow due to your generous return policy....  So it definitely has a unique tonality compared to the all-carbon models?  My Arpege has a pleasing tone with my current violin, but it is so smooth as to be allmost characterless.

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August 28, 2014 - 10:27 pm
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I remember that bow now. I figured, why buy a IPE wood bow when you can get a Pernambuco bow for the same price. Your explanation on the IPE value is perfect. Almost as though you have done some homework. :)

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I think it's good that you've got a selection of what you know works without overcomplicating things.  Most companies have too many products, which confuses the customer.

I will be in touch....

I'm getting back to the violin after nearly 20 years away.  A bit of new equipment spurs the old enthusiasm, but at the end of the day it's practice, practice, practice.

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August 31, 2014 - 4:02 pm
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bfurman said
........I'm getting back to the violin after nearly 20 years away.  A bit of new equipment spurs the old enthusiasm, but at the end of the day it's practice, practice, practice.

Very we'll said :-)

"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."

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