Check out our Forum Rules. Lets keep this forum an enjoyable place to visit.
Log In
Register
Home
Topic RSS
(0 votes) 
Regulars
Offline
I use a Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Bow, and since I keep my fiddle out all day long, picking it up often for a quick practice here and there, I sometimes forget to loosen the bow hair after using it. I know when using a wooden bow this can be detrimental, but is it (as) detrimental for a carbon fiber bow?
Jim
Fiddling for Older Folks - Adventures in Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult
The Friends of the Sons of Liberty - Three Inspiring Young Men playing Early American Fiddle Music
Regulars
Offline
@MoonShadows and others. The cf bow should be fine. The hair would have a tendency to deform (stretch) if left tightened over an extended period of time. I doubt if a day or two would have a noticeable effect on the hair.
Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing. —Werner von Braun
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. —Frank Zappa
Experience is a difficult teacher, it gives the test first and the lesson after.
Regulars
Offline
Thanks @Irv That's what someone else on the Adult Starters group told me...the hair would stretch before the cf bow would deform.
Jim
Fiddling for Older Folks - Adventures in Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult
The Friends of the Sons of Liberty - Three Inspiring Young Men playing Early American Fiddle Music
Offline
The good thing about the FM Carbon Fiber bow is that it's cost is the same as a re-hair... You can leave it tightened and it should be OK at least till it's time for a new re-hair. If you get a new Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber bow and are choosing to get a new one instead of a re-hair, just call and ask for $10 off and we'll give it to you.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
Regulars
Offline
Thanks @Fiddlerman
I am actually thinking of upgrading to a Pernambuco bow when I can.
Jim
Fiddling for Older Folks - Adventures in Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult
The Friends of the Sons of Liberty - Three Inspiring Young Men playing Early American Fiddle Music
Offline
Something I found out recently that was a surprise to me is that my cello teacher (Helsinki Orchestra) said that he now prefers to play with a composite bow vs a pernambuco or other wood. He says it is more stable and forgiving to environments and sound quality is as good. Really surprised me.
Regulars
Offline
@Heinrich I have read similar stories. CF bows seem to have come a long way. I wonder if they will become more popular, some day, than wood.
Jim
Fiddling for Older Folks - Adventures in Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult
The Friends of the Sons of Liberty - Three Inspiring Young Men playing Early American Fiddle Music
Offline
I like both for separate reasons. The stability is a good one for the composite bows.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
Regulars
Offline
Just bought a One Star Holstein Pernambuco Bow! Hey, I couldn't resist since the Fiddlerman is offering 15% off through June 7th.
Jim
Fiddling for Older Folks - Adventures in Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult
The Friends of the Sons of Liberty - Three Inspiring Young Men playing Early American Fiddle Music
Regulars
Offline
Grats, I believe you'll like it.
Mark
Master the Frog and you have mastered the bow.
Albert Sammons
Regulars
Offline
Looking at the hybrid carbon fiber myself
Regulars
Offline
Thanks @Mark
@GregW Grab it while you can if it is included in the bow sale! Did you get the email with the discount codes? Just in case, here they are...
All Fiddlerman Bows: 20% off Code FMB20
All Holstein Bows: 15% off Code HSB15
Al JonPaul Bows: 10% off Code JPB10
Jim
Fiddling for Older Folks - Adventures in Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult
The Friends of the Sons of Liberty - Three Inspiring Young Men playing Early American Fiddle Music
Regulars
Offline
MoonShadows said
Thanks @Mark@GregW Grab it while you can if it is included in the bow sale! Did you get the email with the discount codes? Just in case, here they are...
All Fiddlerman Bows: 20% off Code FMB20
All Holstein Bows: 15% off Code HSB15
Al JonPaul Bows: 10% off Code JPB10
Yes I checked it out. Thanks for including the info just in case I didn't though. Appreciate the heads up.
Regulars
Offline
I have a basic CF JonPaul that I bought based on a blind listening test compared to a few wood bows. Never would I have thought my ears would pick that bow. That bow is very light and well balanced too.
I have the Fiddlerman CF bow. Probably one of the best values out there. Plays ok for most stuff I play.
I go back and forth on bows and what I think I like to hear. Of course, that problem isn't the bow.
Regulars
Offline
You mean it isn't my bow that makes me make that sound?!?!?!?! 
Jim
Fiddling for Older Folks - Adventures in Learning to Play the Fiddle as an Adult
The Friends of the Sons of Liberty - Three Inspiring Young Men playing Early American Fiddle Music
Offline
Thanks everyone. 😁
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
Regulars
Offline
Jim not directed at you. I was talking about me 
I'm very fickle about what I think sounds good. It seems to change by the day. I once swore off CF bows like vampires to garlic. The only thing I have in common with them is we both suck.
I am seriously looking at the higher end John Paul bows. There seems to be a huge difference between the low end CF and the others. I say "seems" because I can't be entirely sure. Only going by comments from experienced players. I want it to look like wood though. Tricks my brain.
10% off is a great sale no matter which you choose.
133
1 Guest(s)
Loading ...