Violin Forum/Message Board

[loco]

Hello,
I'm a university student on an unrelated degree, but I still play violin whenever possible, or when I need to clear my head. A dead cheap bow I owned broke recently, and I do have a rather nice spare, but I've been wanting to buy a much nicer bow for a while now, and I have been browsing around online. I was hoping a few of you here might have experience with any of these bows, or even suggestions.

Regarding the 5 options in the poll above, the following are links to the respective bows:
Westbury VB050
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Westbury-Carbon-Fibre-Mounted-Violin/dp/B005CC0E5C/ref=zg_mw_407838031_19

Antoni ASB44
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ANTONI-ASB44-Antoni-Symphonique-Violin/dp/B005GZ2RSW/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp

Concertante
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Concertante-Brazilwood-Violin-Bow/dp/B004TSD66Y/ref=sr_1_12?

Valentino VB-400
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Valentino-Woodwind-Strings-CIE-400-Carbonfibre/dp/B003ULXA12/ref=zg_mw_407838031_23

Stentor 1264X
http://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/0706898/details.html

I would greatly appreciate and constructive comments/opinions on these, I was hoping to buy one in the coming few days. I'm interested in any bows ranging between £40-100 in price if needed, as long as the quality is worth it!

Regarding what kind of music I'm interested in, I've been spending quite some time now going through a lot of Bach, especially Bach's chaconne and Allemande.

Thank you in advance.
James

[GligaLeftHanded]

I would have to try each and every one. That would be the only way because there is only one that is the right one, or perhaps maybe two.

[gavin_rossdale]

Most of them are really nice to use.. But i prefer much the Westbury VB050.. coz maybe im used to it..