Bowmaster bow grip

By D'Addario

4.1 from 17 reviews
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£19.20
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£15.54 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Description

The Bowmaster is a training device to help beginners adopt the correct bow grip. Simple to install the Bowmaster slides onto the stick. The specially moulded shape assists the placing of the fingers.


Specifications

  • Large - For 4/4 and 3/4 sizes (all instruments).
  • Medium- For 1/2 and 1/4 sizes (all instruments).
  • Made in USA

Customer reviews:

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Nicola
03/10/2013 15:40
Cheshire, United Kingdom

Teacher

Great help for players of all abilities
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Huge help to those finding difficulty with bow hold at outset. Have also used with non-beginners to great effect.

Cons: Dimple for little finger on top of bow works well for violins and violas, but more of a groove shape would be better to cater for cello bow hold.

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Jane
04/03/2013 11:21
Belper, United Kingdom

Teacher

Jury still out!
2 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: Cheaper than its competetitor!

Cons: Very difficult to get on, I used a bit of talcum powder to ease it on with.

Other: Still not sure about this. I bought it for my daughter who has a stiff bow hold and sticky out little finger that bends the wrong way. She really likes it and her bowing has improved. Would like to experiment with other students, particularly those with double jointed little fingers. Must add, it didn't suit me at all - but there again, I already have a brilliant bow hold!

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Kenneth Watkin
26/02/2013 15:49
Neath, United Kingdom

Teacher

A highly recommended teaching device.
1 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: A very good teaching aid.....produces positive results almost immediately.

Cons: Could benefit by coming in more sizes to suit different hand widths.

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Kenneth Watkin
10/11/2014 20:20
Neath, United Kingdom

Professional

An excellent contribution to bow training
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: An excellent aid to teaching a correct bow hold. It is easily mounted and taken off when needed. The light weight does not overly affect the balance of the bow.

Cons: For large hands I have to use the cello version and would, ideally, prefer the index finger position to be further forward.

Other: none

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Teacher
04/11/2014 20:06
Weston S Mare, United Kingdom

Teacher

Good idea, but difficult to fit
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: I like the idea. In my case it was to help with a problem I have with my arthritic thumb, and I think it would help to relax my bow hold if I could only get it to fit!

Cons: Difficulty fitting it on my bow

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Rachel
22/10/2014 10:06
Norwich, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Not for me, regrettably.
0 out of 1 found the following review helpful

Pros: Compared with other training devices, this is a lot cheaper, so at least you can have a punt without much of an outlay.

Cons: It didn't work for me - I found it insufficiently comfortable, despite giving it a week's trial. Difficult to actually get on to the bow - but a smear of vaseline helped enormously.

Other: I actually use a handwriting 'gripper' (50p each!). It's worked for me but, obviously, what helps is an individual matter. It may be worth trying several types of thing & seeing what does the trick for you.

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Samuel
13/12/2018 16:11
FELPHAM, United Kingdom

Professional

Great sounding strings, average durability
0 out of 3 found the following review helpful

Pros: Great sounding Obligato strings lovely warm tones, great for making a bright instrument slightly warmer.

Cons: E and a snapped within a month, however I have bought another set as I see the sound quality worth the durability

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