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The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow 4/4 Size

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    The String CentreFG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow
     
    4.5

    (based on 13 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (10)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 3 Stars

       

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    88%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Good quality (6)
    • Functional (4)
    • Improves sound (4)
    • Easy to use (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Practicing (5)
      • Back-up (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Novice (4), Experienced (3)

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      Great quality for its price.

      For it's price, this I highly recommend this bow. Plus, if you are into light-weight bows, this bow is very light and easy to manipulate, and has a nice, dark color to ...Read complete review

      For it's price, this I highly recommend this bow. Plus, if you are into light-weight bows, this bow is very light and easy to manipulate, and has a nice, dark color to it. The only thing I have to complain about is the bow hair, which at first was popping rather easily, but it seems to be fine now. Very good bow and very economic.

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      Disappointing. Poor Quality

      I purchased based on the online review. Unfortunately this is not the case for me. The bow I got is a total piece of junk. Will return.

      I purchased based on the online review. Unfortunately this is not the case for me. The bow I got is a total piece of junk. Will return.

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      VERY GOOD student bow!

      By Fiddle&guitarman

      from Mars Hill, NC USA

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      Pros

      • Functional
      • Good Quality
      • Improves Sound

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backup
        • Practicing

        Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

        I ordered one of these bows to put with a old vintage Nippon student violin to sell, and I must say the quality of the bow is outstanding.

        The stick is painted matte black, apparently of fiberglass composition, with a nice grip and perfectly straight with good tracking. The balance, weight and camber were correct and it is well-fitted, with a VERY nice fully-lined ebony frog with nice pearl slide and Parisian eye (usually found on higher-priced bows) and the generous white horsehair seems to be of good quality and is evenly attached. It takes rosin well, and plays and feels good, so for the price I don't see how you can beat this bow for student or intermediate use, or even for a back-up bow to carry in your case.

        I liked it so well that I ordered a couple of 4/4 sized versions to keep around for backup and for teaching purposes. These bows handle almost as well as much higher-priced carbon-fiber import models, so for about half the cost of a rehair you should try one for yourself. If these bows were double the price, it would still be a good deal.

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        1.0

        Disappointing. Poor Quality

        By maylh

        from Houston, TX

        About Me Novice

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        Pros

          Cons

          • Bow Bend Too Much
          • Crack At End
          • Difficult To Use
          • Poor Quality

          Best Uses

          • None Returned

          Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

          I purchased based on the online review. Unfortunately this is not the case for me. The bow I got is a total piece of junk. Will return.

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          5.0

          Nice beginners bow

          By B Nearhood

          from El Dorado, Kansas

          About Me Novice

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          Pros

          • Value

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backup
            • Practicing

            Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

            Good for someone just starting out.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            great deal

            By go gators

            from Gainesville, FL

            About Me Novice

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Functional
            • Good Quality
            • Improves Sound

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Practicing

              Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

              My first bow. Rosined fast and tension is easy to adjust.

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow

              By Bouzoukimanga

              from cleveland oh

              About Me Novice

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              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Functional
              • Good Quality
              • Improves Sound

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backup

                Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

                its a great bow for its price

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                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Quality and value, a good combination

                By Pastor JC

                from Sperryville, VA

                About Me Experienced

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                Pros

                • Good Quality
                • Good Value

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

                    The bow is stunning, compared to its class. The pearloid on the screw button and wire winding add a special touch to this bow. It replaces another bow that cost much more, but sounded much worse--it's a good thing the other bow finally broke so I would have to buy this one!

                    This bow rosined quickly and played beautifully. Unless you are dead-set on a Brazillian wood bow rather than fiberglass, then you can't beat this one. It really did leave me scratching my head, wondering, "How did they do that?" on value for performance. You don't get pleasantly surprised like this too often in life!

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                    5.0

                    money well spent

                    By rockstar

                    from Whitwell, Tn

                    About Me Experienced

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • A good buy for the price
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Good Quality
                    • Improves Sound

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                    • Practicing

                    Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

                    This item was delivered promptly in good condition with plenty of protective packaging.

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                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    GREAT VALUE for a Good Bow

                    By fishdogmusic

                    from Asheville, NC

                    About Me Experienced

                    Pros

                    • Functional
                    • Good Quality

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backup
                      • Beginner
                      • Practicing

                      Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

                      The low price may mislead some to think it is not worth trying, for less than the cost of re-hairing a bow, I would say give it a try and see what you think. This would make an excellent bow for a beginner and a good backup for emergencies. When practicing I like to work with several different bows to develop an adaptive nature and appreciate my primary bow's capability. Although these bows do not compare to a premium bow they are a really good value.

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                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Delighted with this bow !

                      By Howard Pence

                      from Syracuse

                      Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

                      Filled the hairs with rosin and produced a beautiful sound with a nice weight and balance.
                      Nicely made and executed product.
                      Looks like it will last a long time.
                      Very satisfied at this price level.

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                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Good value bow

                      By Anna Latto

                      from Australia

                      Comments about The String Centre FG Series Fiberglass Violin Bow:

                      I am no bow expert, I bought this for my daughter because it was cheaper and easier than a rehair. It is straight and seems to be very good quality for the price. I would buy another if I need to.

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