Kmise Carbon Fiber Violin Bows: Lightweight Violin Bow 4/4, Anti-Deformation Full Size Fiddle Bow, Ultra-Stretchy Horse Hair, Gift for Professional, Beginner, Adults, Kids Violins Practice (Black)

I got this as a backup for times when my good ($1000) bow is being serviced. The summary is that it's good enough for folk music. Let me note that I'm a folk fiddler, not a classical violinist, and probably a $1000 bow is overkill for my skill level. So, I decided, a $30 made-in-China carbon fiber bow was worth taking a chance on. Was I surprised, though. It took a good amount of rosin to get it working, but once done, it was really not too bad at all. It doesn't quite dig into the violin like my good bow, and requires more power to get the same sound, but it does play. In fact the more I played, the more I got used to it. It's pretty good. It doesn't bounce excessively, as cheap wooden bows and those really cheap old fiberglass bows did that I have used in years past. It has a nice balance to it, light but not too light, certainly not too heavy, not too rigid. Whoever actually made this bow really has the details down. I am quite impressed. These types of "good enough" violin bows are taking over the amateur market. A friend of mine doesn't even bother with bow rehairing any more. It's not worth paying $60-$70 for a professional job, when he can spend $30 to $40 for a whole new bow. Kind of sad in a way... just adds to the waste stream... but maybe save up all those old balding bows and give them to your bow maker to fix up and sell. He's going to need the income. I'll be getting one of these for my daughter, who also plays folk music but is classically trained as well. Certainly worth the price.

Great deal for the money. In the past, if I wanted an inexpensive bow, I bought a Glasser. This is less money, and a far better bow for students. Like most inexpensive bows, it hasn't been treated with rosin yet, so you'll have to treat it well before using. No complaints so far... this is a great bow for students and beginners, and a better choice than many of the cheap bows on the market.

So slick or slippery when I used it the first time. I had to use rosin to keep it from sliding; then I need to press it a bit harder!

Value for the money. Item as pictured and listed. No issues with quality.

I am a professional violinist and use these bows all the time for outdoor gigs, band gigs, etc. I have bought at least 10 so far. Always great. Cheaper to replace than getting a bow rehair. 10/10

A decent product for a SUPER-cheap bow. It was actually way better than I expected for the price. It didn't make me a better player, and it never gave me that special tone that makes my teeth buzz, but it makes noise when I pull it across the strings. They definitely skimped on the hair, but if you want an emergency back-up, this is a cheap and relatively decent option.

I bought a 1/2 size green bow for my 6 year old who is a beginner violin student. This bow is perfect for beginners. I especially recommend it for young players because of its sturdiness and durability. I don’t worry about the stick being broken or the tip chipped off the way I would about a wood bow. Even if it were to somehow get broken, the price is so affordable I would just buy the same bow again. Buying a new one is even cheaper than getting it rehaired. I like this bow so much, I bought a 4/4 size one for myself as well- it is a better quality than my old wood student bow! I wouldn’t use it when performing professionally but it is perfect for teaching with. The stick is a slightly lighter weight than the wood bows I am accustomed to using, but not so much that it affects the way I play. I would recommend this for any beginner or student violinist, and for violin teachers!

Very bad. Hair falling right after 1st use.

Par rapport à mon ancien archet, il n'y a vraiment pas photo... La qualité est bien là et j'espère qu'il durera dans le temps. Cela dit, soyons clair : ce n'est pas l'archet qui joue à votre place... ;)

Archet acheté le 11 mai qui s’est littéralement cassé de lui même au bout de quelques utilisations.

Ottimo prodotto, arrivato in condizioni ottime

Sehr edel und stabil gefertigter Geigenbogen mit ausgezeichneter Bespannung. Diese Carbonversion ist ideal für eine virtuose und expressive Spielweise.

Fue un regalo de Reyes, y en el mes de febrero al tensar las cuerdas suena a que la madera se está dañando.