Folk & Acoustic Musical Instrument Specialists


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MANDOLA

   
Definition: Italian lute, now popular with celtic musicians. Originally bowl backed, now often has a flat back like a cittern and 8 strings.
Read the full Mandolas FAQ Page.

VIOLA, CELLO & BASS BOWS

Bowed Strings > Bows> Viola, Cello & Bass Bows
Bows for stringed instruments are generally made from hardwood sticks with a wooden 'frog' at one end where the player holds it. A small hank of horse hair is stretched from the frog to the tip. A sticky substance called rosin is used to make the hair grip the strings of the instrument and force the vibrations from it. The Bow...read more
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