The baroque bows that have been recovered are inconsistent in size and weight. I think that one reason for this, was not because they didn't have a standard, but because everyone personal needs are different.

We all have different strength, height and endurance. We all have different style of playing too, even they we seem to be forced to use a standard.

This idea about the perfect bow weight, length, makes me think of the idea of someone customizing all bows just for himself. By doing this it makes him the best player, because all the violin bows are just right for him. Not right for the other players, because they are not a perfect match to this personal.

I purchased some Chakte Vita wood, and plan on crafting myself a baroque bow. It will not have a tip, but will be cut for slit. It will have a frog, but the frog will be carved onto the stick. So it will be one piece. I will then take the horse hair and tie and glue knots on it, to adjust the tension. Just like I seen in a tutorial.

I then can adjust it's tuning by shaving it, so I will start thicker than it should be.

I am thinking for myself, about 25" to 26" long. I find a 29" bow too long for me, it makes me clumsy. A 29" bow must have been for taller person. I also can adjust the balance to my liking, allowing me more control.

What do you think about this idea? That baroque bows where hand crafted by the player? It was essential to playing the violin. Might also had been that many baroque bows, where carved green.