Detail 01
Brazilwood stick
Standard student-bow wood. Holds camber reasonably but is more sensitive to heat and humidity than carbon fiber.
Product detailSKU #1274319723321
BellafinaPremium Brazilwood Violin Bow 1/2 Size
Sale
1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Half-size brazilwood bow for a student violinist. Replaces a broken or warped factory bow without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Young student on a 1/2 violin needing a spare bow
- Replacing a warped bow that came with a rental outfit
- A second bow so one stays rosined and ready
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players on 3/4 or 4/4 violins — wrong length and weight
- Advanced students wanting pernambuco or high-grade carbon response
- Anyone needing a viola bow — heavier frog and different balance
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1/2 size
Matched to a 1/2 violin, roughly 24 inches. Length and weight are scaled down so the frog balances in a small hand.
Detail 03
Violin bow, not viola
Lighter overall with a narrower ribbon than a viola bow of the same length. Grips violin strings without over-driving them.
Detail 04
Under $50
Entry tier. Expect a serviceable stick and hair, not the fast recovery or nuanced bounce of a stepped-up bow.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the student is actually on a 1/2 violin, not 3/4 — sizes are not interchangeable
- 02Rosin is not included; a bare new bow will not grab the string
- 03New hair stretches early on, so re-check tension the first few sessions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with rosin?
No. You will need a cake of rosin separately. A fresh bow has untreated hair and will slide silently across the strings until it is rosined in.
02What size violin is this for?
A 1/2 size violin. Bows are sized to match the instrument, so a 1/2 bow on a 3/4 or full-size violin will feel short and light.
03Can it be rehaired later?
Brazilwood student bows can be rehaired, though at this price the rehair often costs close to a replacement bow. Many players simply buy new.
04How tight should I turn the screw?
Until there is roughly a pencil-width gap between hair and stick at the middle. Loosen it fully after every session or the stick loses camber.
