balance point photo

Do you know how to measure violin bows balance point?

For the instrument players, its bows play an important role in their performance.

The violin bow's standard weight is about 59-63g, too light or heavy will make players feel uncomfortable to play and uneasy to control it.

Besides its weight, the balance point determines how you feel about this bow.

The balance point is the place where you can keep the bow stick balanced, like the below photo.

violin bow balance point

 

From the balance point to the button, this distance should be 26-28cm.

 

violin bow balance point measurement

 

Like the same weight two violin bows, If the balance point is less than 26cm, you will feel it's lighter, but if the balance point is more than 28cm, you will feel it's heavier. Players when they just hold the bow know, ah, this is my "bow", but some bows when you hold it know this bow is not my cup of tea, and this is because of the balance joint.

 All of our violin bows were strictly tested before shipping and keep the balance point at 26-28cm, if you prefer lighter or heavier bows, welcome to inquiry, we are happy to customize it for you freely.

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