Carbon Fiber Bow recommendations and place to try them in/near Switzerland
Hi everyone,
I would like to get a better bow - my budget is 1.5-3k (CHF/USD). My current bow was around 1k, but my 2.5k violin bow is so much better that I am always frustrated with my viola bow. Also, I had the bow before I had the viola, and I don't think it brings out the best sound... I already tried some bows at several luthiers, but they always have only 5 viola bows in that price range in stock, and nothing convinced me.
I heard that in that price range, there are very good carbon fiber bows. However, most luthiers don't offer them - they only sell wooden bows... However, I cannot just order 10 bows and send back 9 for that money!
Is there a place where I can try many different carbon fibre bows?
And do you have recommendations on brands/models?
I play a small nice advanced amateur viola, if that matters for your advice :)
Thanks!