Violin bows are far more complex than they appear ... The most essential are Pernambuco wood from Brazil and horsehair from Mongolia that costs $900 a pound. Typically, horses in cold climates ...

While Pernambuco is the gold standard for professional ... You’re In The Shop – How Do You Test The Bow? Testing a violin bow before making a purchase is a non-negotiable.

And this particular violin has a correct label on the ... The bow is a French bow made out of Pernambuco wood, which only grows in Brazil. You can see that the frog is made out of ebony.