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    For Sale Carbow 'Gary Karr' German snakewood frog

    I bought this bow for college about 10 years ago, and it was my favorite by far of the many bows I auditioned that were selling for around $2000. It has an incredible sense of balance, resilience and responsiveness, facilitates ease of playing, and draws a rich and powerful sound out of my...
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    Flat sawn wood and Carbon fiber stiffening rods to not worry about stability?

    Hey folks, i'm about to build a bass, the neck wood it's going to be Ovangkol, it's flat sawn. I know that a quarter sawn neck is more stable, but if i'm installing 2 carbon fiber stiffening rods, and a 2-way trussrod, should i be worried about wood movement in climate change, or twisting? I...
  3. P&H carbon fiber french bow with hard case and rosin

    For sale P&H carbon fiber french bow with hard case and rosin

    P&H bass bow, French grip with Protec bow case and some Pops rosin. I'm not a bow player and never really use this bow at all. I did let a bass player use it for a local jazz festival and he liked it. Great bow package if you want to try to get into it. Price includes shipping in the U.S...
    $150.00
  4. limmlimm

    For Sale P&H carbon fiber french bow with hard case and rosin

    P&H bass bow, French grip with Protec bow case and some Pops rosin. I'm not a bow player and never really use this bow at all. I did let a bass player use it for a local jazz festival and he liked it. Great bow package if you want to try to get into it. Price includes shipping in the U.S...
  5. DangaDanga

    Carbon Fiber finish

    Hey folks, Does anyone know someone who can do carbon fiber finishes? I really want a red one like this mason guitar but finding someone who can do this has been tricky... Any suggestions you guys have would be greatly appreciated!
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    Double Bass Otto Musica & other cheap carbon fiber bows

    I'm an out-of-practice jazz player who finally has access to a bass again - I'd like to learn arco, but I know nothing about bows besides what I've read on this forum and some articles. I have some credit at Guitar Center and was wondering if any of their cheaper bows are worth checking out...
  7. Matteo Marziali

    What about a truss rod inside a carbon fiber square tube?

    http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/47622(2).jpg http://www.acousticmasters.com/SingleRod.jpg What do you think about put a rod inside a carbon fiber square tube? Someone has already done it? Thoughts? Thanks.
  8. HeavyDuty

    New Emerald carbon fiber ABG - impressive!

    Some of you probably know my enthusiasm for ABGs - I have a pair of Tacomas at the moment. What you probably don't know is my love of carbon fiber acoustic guitars, too. I currently have a pair of RainSongs - a six and a twelve - and used to have an Emerald X7OS. Emerald is a small Irish...
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    Double Bass Presto® Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow

    Hey! I'm an intermediate DB player and I was looking for a bow that I should buy. I don't have that large of a budget since I spent a large portion of my money on the actual DB. However, I did find a bass bow on Sharmusic.com for $180. It is the Presto® Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow. I was...
  10. my old carbon fiber acoustic guitar

    my old carbon fiber acoustic guitar

    my now-sold composite acoustics cargo (pre-peavey).
  11. Finale Carbon Fiber French Bow
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    For sale Finale Carbon Fiber French Bow

    Selling my Finale French bow. Bought it new from String Emporium, and is in very good condition. These are currently out of stock at String Emporium. Was recently re-haired by Tim Stephenson in Salt Lake, who does all of the Utah Symphony's players, and he has rehaired Joshua Bell's violin...
    $300.00
  12. richhansen

    SOLD Finale Carbon Fiber French Bow

    Selling my Finale French bow. Bought it new from String Emporium, and is in very good condition. These are currently out of stock at String Emporium. Was recently re-haired by Tim Stephenson in Salt Lake, who does all of the Utah Symphony's players, and he has rehaired Joshua Bell's violin...
  13. David A. Davis

    DIY plywood / carbon fiber build, anybody tried it?

    Anybody tried a superlite build out of carbon fiber and 1/8" - 1/4" plywood?
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    Carbon fiber vs wood bows

    Besides the obvious difference, what should I look for when purchasing either one? Thanks
  15. Glasser Braided Carbon Fiber French Bow
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    For sale Glasser Braided Carbon Fiber French Bow

    I'm selling my Glasser round braided carbon fiber French bow. I have two other bows that I use more (Emile Dupree pernambuco and Finale carbon fiber). The Glasser is about 1 inch longer than the others, and I haven't gotten used to it. This bow is in excellent condition, and the hair has hardly...
    $350.00
  16. Michael Eisenman

    SOLD Glasser Braided Carbon Fiber French Bow

    I'm selling my Glasser round braided carbon fiber French bow. I have two other bows that I use more (Emile Dupree pernambuco and Finale carbon fiber). The Glasser is about 1 inch longer than the others, and I haven't gotten used to it. This bow is in excellent condition, and the hair has hardly...
  17. David Gage Metropolitan CF
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    For sale David Gage Metropolitan CF

    BUMP I've been playing this bow a bit lately and it needs a re-hair at some point so I lowered the price to $700.
    $700.00
  18. Jeff Kissell

    SOLD David Gage Metropolitan CF

    *back on the market* Hi Folks, I'm putting my french grip Metropolitan up for sale. It's in great condition. I bought it new in early 2012, and it currently has chestnut hair. I'm also including the hard case in the photos (which is in great shape too.) David Gage String Instruments $700...
  19. David Walden

    considerations about truss rod when adding carbon fiber stiffeners to a neck

    Hello, I am not a luthier and am wanting to make life easier for me and my luthier. I want to eliminate the dead spot that the neck is plagued with on the G string of my '05 MIM Fretless Jazz bass. While I'm at it I want to have him add frets. My luthier, Dave Gilstrap in Broken Arrow, OK...
  20. 2003 Status S2 Classic 5
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    For sale 2003 Status S2 Classic 5

    Selling a fantastic 2003 Status S2 Classic Bolt on 5 string. This made in England bass is in near perfect condition. The carbon fiber necks on these instruments are really incredible. It is slim and fast and super stable. The bass has sustain for days and is very easy to play. The body is a...
    $1,900.00
  21. RussT

    SOLD 2003 Status S2 Classic 5

    Selling a fantastic 2003 Status S2 Classic Bolt on 5 string. This made in England bass is in near perfect condition. The carbon fiber necks on these instruments are really incredible. It is slim and fast and super stable. The bass has sustain for days and is very easy to play. The body is a...
  22. Imbody Retrolite Bass

    Imbody Retrolite Bass