Upright Double French Bass Bow Brazilwood Stick For Advanced Player

In this review the VINGOBOW Upright Double French Bass Bow 1/8 is judged as a strong option for advanced students and progressing amateurs who need a reliable, wooden French-style bow. The single biggest reason to consider it is its combination of an 8-year air-dried Brazilwood stick and natural Mongolian horsehair that deliver a warm, open tone with good response; the reviewer found it ready to play out of the box and particularly well balanced for controlled articulation. This review focuses on playability, construction, and who gets the most value from this bow.

Key Features

• Natural horsehair: Unbleached Mongolian horsehair provides resilient grip for rosining and a clear response across the lower register.
• Brazilwood stick: The round Brazilwood, air-dried more than eight years, gives a solid wooden feel and contributes to a warm, focused tone.
• Advanced handcrafting: Handmade construction by an experienced maker ensures straight stick alignment and clean fitting of parts for immediate use.
• Good balance point: The maker adjusts the balance several times so the bow feels easier to control for French-style technique and articulation.
• Player-focused weight: At about 124 to 128g for the 1/8 size, the bow sits in a standard weight range that supports both lyrical and spiccato strokes.

Who It's For

The VINGOBOW 1/8 French bass bow is best for advanced students, conservatory-level pupils, and semi-professional players who want a traditional wood bow that emphasizes tonal depth and hand feel rather than a low-cost synthetic alternative. Its handmade stick and natural horsehair suit players who regularly work on tone development and need a bow that responds well to varying bow speed and pressure.

Beginners or players who require the absolute lightest weight or a fiberglass option for durability in rough travel may want to look elsewhere. Also, orchestral principals seeking premium pernambuco or custom fittings should consider higher-tier models, since this bow focuses on high value rather than professional concert-level exclusivity.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Handmade Brazilwood stick offers a warm, open sound suited to advanced technique.
• Natural Mongolian horsehair is resilient and rosines easily with common rosin brands.
• Careful balance adjustment makes French-style control and articulation easier for the player.
• Ready to play with clean work and straight stick from a single experienced maker.

Cons

• As a Brazilwood bow, it will not match the projection or brightness of higher-end pernambuco sticks.
• 1/8 size limits use to young students or very small players rather than most adults.

Specifications

Our Verdict

The VINGOBOW Brazilwood French bass bow 1/8 is a strong value for advanced students who prioritize warmth of tone and a traditional wooden feel; its handmade finish and adjusted balance give it reliable playability straight from the case. For its price and construction it is a sensible step up from student-grade bows and a practical choice for players needing a compact French bow with good tonal character.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the hair ready to use out of the box?
Yes, the unbleached Mongolian horsehair is installed and rosines well with standard rosin brands.

What size and weight is this bow?
The bow is 1/8 size, about 64cm including the screw, and weighs approximately 124 to 128g.

Is this suitable for professional players?
It is aimed at advanced students and semi-professional use; those seeking top-tier pernambuco performance or custom concert bows should consider higher-end options.