Detail 01
French grip
Held overhand, palm over the stick, like a cello bow. German grip is underhand with a taller, wider frog.
Product detailSKU #1274319723354
The String CentreFG Deluxe Series Fiberglass Composite Bass Bow 3/4 French
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Fiberglass student bass bow with a French grip, sized for a 3/4 double bass — the standard adult size. For students, schools and gigging backup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students and adults on a standard 3/4 double bass
- Orchestra programs where bows get shared and dropped
- A spare bow kept with the gig rig
- Outdoor or humid playing conditions rough on wood
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Advanced arco players wanting pernambuco response and articulation
- Anyone on a 1/2-size bass — this stick is long
- German-grip players; the frog is shaped for overhand
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
Fiberglass composite stick
Doesn't warp with humidity and survives knocks that crack wood. Less nuanced at the tip, far less fragile.
Detail 03
3/4 size
The standard full-size double bass measurement. This is the bow most adult and high-school bassists need.
Detail 04
Bass bow, not cello
Shorter and heavier than a cello bow, and it takes bass rosin — softer and stickier than cello rosin.
Detail 05
$129.99
Entry-to-lower-mid bow money. Buys consistency and toughness rather than the response of a wood stick.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Rosin thoroughly before playing; new hair grips nothing until it's coated
- 02Match bow size to the bass, not the player's height
- 03Check whether your program requires French or German grip
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 3/4 the right size for an adult bassist?
Usually yes. A 3/4 double bass is the standard adult size, so most adult and high-school players take a 3/4 bow. Measure the bass, not the player.
02What's the difference between French and German bows?
French is held overhand, palm over the stick, like a cello bow. German is underhand with a taller frog. They're not interchangeable — pick what you were taught.
03Will fiberglass hold up better than wood?
For handling and climate, yes. It doesn't warp with humidity and resists the impacts that snap wood sticks. That's why school programs lean on composite bows.
04Can I use cello rosin on this?
Use bass rosin. It's softer and stickier because a bass string needs far more grip to speak. Cello rosin will feel slick and thin under the bow.
