Pernambuco Double Bass Bows
The available selection of Pernambuco models is substantial. We offer Pernambuco bows for the advancing student, all the way to professional players. Some bows are not even listed on this page, but are available. The best way to shop for a bow is to contact us by email with guidance of your price range, tone/performance characteristics and any other considerations. We can curate a list of bows that are in stock and meet your particular needs.
**PLEASE NOTE**: Not every item on this page is in stock at all times. Some models we offer by special order only. Others are on back order with the vendor. Please email us to check availability of any product shown here.
Eastman Pernambuco Bows
Eastman Model BB60 Pernambuco
Eastman model 60 bows use carefully selected IPE, fully mounted ebony frogs with colorful mother-of-pearl slides and Parisian eyes, leather grips with silver or imitation whalebone winding, and unbleached Mongolian horsehair — all expertly crafted to meet the needs of today’s aspiring artists.
Eastman Model BB80 Better Pernambuco
Eastman model 80 bows have all of the features of the model 60 bows, but are made of more select pernambuco. The selection process emphasizes straightness of grain, uniformity of color, density, and strength, and absence of blemishes. Handcrafted with great attention to detail, these are the finest nickel-mounted bows available.
Dorfler Pernambuco Bows
Made in Germany for 4 generations.
Dorfler Entry Level Pernambuco
Pernambuco, half-lined ebony frog, round stick. French model only
W.E. Dorfler 1 Star
Select Pernambuco material. Silver mounted. Octagonal stick. French only
Seifert Pernambuco Bows
Made in Germany.
Arcos Brasil
Sustainably made bows made in Brazil.
L'Archet Brasil
Sustainably made in Brazil.