All the bowmaking members of the Seifert family are certified Masters. Their workshop bows set the standard for consistency in grading the sticks, as well as best quality frog-making, hairing, and fitting. Seifert double bass bows consistently draw a good, dark, rich orchestra sound, and are well-known for their similarity of character, tone production, and playability. AB255 and AB266 are the top quality models in the Seifert line because of the superior grade of Pernambuco used in their making.
Stick:Medium dark brown pernambuco round shape stick.
Button:Divided nickel silver and ebony barrel button with pearl end dot.
Wrap:Black leather over nickel silver wire.
Specs: 138-140 grams 69cm overall length.
Comment:For those who prefer a round stick, AB255 is the same quality level as AB266 (an octagon shaped stick.)Compare to AB266F or AB605F or AB450F. Available for In-Home, In-Studio Bow Trial.Call 800-246-2277.
Stick: Medium dark brown pernambuco round shape stick. Frog: German style handmade ebony frog, with mother of pearl slide. Button: Smooth, slender German style ebony button. Wrap: Black leather over nickel silver wire. Specs: 138-140 grams (our customer's preferred and most requested weight), 71cm overall length.
Comment: For bass players who prefer an octagon pernambuco stick, AB266G is the same quality level as this round shaped bass bow. If you have no preference for round or octagon shape, please consider a bow trial of each one. The round sticks tend to be have a bit more mass so they produce a dark, rich tone, but still have easy control in the hand. The octagon sticks are noticeably slimmer, produce a clear ringing orchestral tone, and tend to be a bit more agile in the spiccato.Compare to AB266G, or AB605G, or AB450G.Of course, W. Seifert Bass Bows are available for In-Home, In-Studio Bow Trial. Please call 1-800-246-2277.
Stick:Medium dark brown pernambuco octagon shape stick.
Frog:French style handmade ebony frog, with abalone slide, Parisiene eye, full lined.
Button: Divided nickel silver and ebony barrel button, with pearl end dot.
Wrap:Black leather over nickel silver wire.
Specs: 138-140 grams 72cm overall length.
Comment:Seifert bows are well-known for their similarity of character, tone production, and playability.For those who prefer a round stick, AB255 is the same quality level as AB266.Compare to AB255F or AB605F or AB450F. Available for In-Home, In-Studio Bow Trial.Call 800-246-2277.
Stick: Medium dark brown pernambuco octagon shape stick. Frog: German style handmade ebony frog, with abalone slide, lined in the German style. Button: Polished ebony, no markings. Wrap: Black leather over nickel silver wire. Specs: Specific to Lemur Music these German bows are always 140-142 grams, 75 cm overall length.
Comment: Seifert bows are well-known for their similarity of character, tone production, and playability. Octagon shaped pernambuco sticks are made from harder, denser wood that can be cut down to a very slender stick that's easy to handle, agile, and quick in the attack. Specific to Lemur Music these German bows are always 140-142 grams.Of course, W. Seifert Bass Bows are available for In-Home, In-Studio Bow Trial. Please call 1-800-246-2277.
Stick:Darker brown color pernambuco octagon shape.
Frog:French style ebony frog, Parisiene eye, mother of pearl slide, fully lined.
Button:Octagon barrel divided ebony button.
Wrap:Either Black and tan Fischbein winding or Silver wire and leather.
Specs:Approximately 137-139 grams, overall length 71.5 cm
Comment: AB605 is a noticeable upgrade from AB600 because the bowmaker uses a better quality stick that draws well, plays louder, and is more flexible for added advantage in more advanced techniques. In addition, AB605 has a higher quality frog. A note about the two kinds of windings these bows might have. Usage is about 50-50 with either Silver or "Fischbein." The deciding factor is weight. When Durrschmidt has an AB605 quality stick that needs little additional weight to correct balance, he uses the whale bone lapping (Fischbein). If the stick needs more weight to correctly balance the stick, he uses silver wire. Available for In-Home, In-Studio Bow Trial.Call 800-246-2277.
Stick: Darker brown color pernambuco octagon shape Frog: German style ebony frog, mother of pearl slide Button: Slender polished ebony button in the German style Wrap: Black leather over black & tan artificial whalebone winding. May vary with silver wire. Specs: Approximately 137-139 grams, overall length 78 cm Comment: This Silver Quality Bass Bow is a noticeable upgrade from AB600 and features a better quality stick that draws well, sounds louder, and is more flexible for added advantage in more advanced techniques.A note about the two kinds of windings these bows might have. The deciding factor is weight. When Durrschmidt has an AB605 quality stick that needs little additional weight to correct balance, he uses the whale bone lapping (Fischbein). If the stick needs more weight to correctly balance the stick, he uses silver wire. Available for In-Home, In-Studio Bow Trial.Call 800-246-2277.
The Gary Karr Model Carbon Fiber Double Bass Bow is the most well-known Carbow Models. This unique bass bow is made in France. The original design was by Jean Grunberger, award winning bow maker.
Stamp:Carbow (French placement).
Stick: Black carbon fiber round shape. Frog: German style snakewood frog, mother of pearl slide, no eye. Button: Snakewood button. Wrap: Black leather wrap over nickel wire. Specs: 140-141 grams, 68 cm overall length.
Comment: Unbleached hair. Designed by J. Grunberger, but not stamped so. Specifications for this German model bow were requested by Gary Karr. It is a bit shorter, specifically weighted to 140-141 grams, and is ideal for the player who wishes to emulate Mr. Karr's famous “slow bow” technique.
Carbon Fiber Bass Bow made exclusively for Lemur Music from LNM Carbow, France.Black carbon fiber stick specially weighted to balance just beyond the wrap.Snakewood frog is ‘cantilevered’ to put more hair under the hand.This enhances control of the stick along a greater length of the hair.Silver barrel button is sleek and elegant.Overall a very traditional French styled bass bow, slightly shorter in length with a wider ribbon of hair.Tall head, deep comma, deeply cambered. (But less so than the Grunberger models). Weight around 138 grams, partially due to the weight of the Snakewood frog.As usual, this bow is available for In-Home, In-Studio Trial.Call 800-246-2277 to arrange one today.
