Bows

Sound is most often produced on an orchestral string instrument by a bow that is drawn across the strings. The stick is made of fiberglass, wood, carbon fiber, or a carbon composite, and the hair is either horsehair or synthetic material. Upgrading a bow can help improve responsiveness and tone quality.

When purchasing a bow for a violin, viola, cello, or bass, it's important to know what size is needed. Like the string family instruments, bows come in fractional sizes to accommodate younger players. So if you have a half-size violin, you'll need a half-size bow to go with it.