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  1. S

    Double Bass Looking for a Vienna Bass Shop

    We are taking a family trip to Vienna over Thanksgiving unrelated to music, but our two boys (aged 11 and 13) are up and coming double bassists and we thought it would be nice to find a shop and bring home a bow as a souvenir. We are in south Texas and want to take advantage of the opportunity...
  2. michaelrais

    Double Bass Selecting a bow: down to 4 bows

    Hello everyone, I am really bummed that my Pernambuco bow was stolen with my double case some time ago. However, I have a really nice Brazilwood bow that I like, but looking for another bow to include in my bow arsenal. I am looking between these bows listed below. I don't have it in the budget...
  3. Jeremy Appleton

    Double Bass One French, One German. One case?

    I have a French bow and a German bow. I am looking for a double case that can accommodate both. So far, all the double cases I have seen are for either one style or the other. I realize I could fit a French bow into a larger German size slot, but I am wondering if anyone has come across a true...
  4. Odelalala

    Double Bass From student to pro upright (5/8), bow size help?

    Greetings! I play a student 5/8 upright and I will purchase a pro in October. I am using a 1/2 bow and I have had a lot of problems with it, so I have decided to buy a new one. Am I to be married to this size, forever, or can I go for the size used by double bassists playing 3/4? I personally...