The Giuliani Professional German Bass Bow is expertly designed for intermediate to professional players seeking power, control, and balance. Featuring premium materials and hand-finished craftsmanship, this bow is built to perform confidently in solo, orchestral, or jazz settings.

Why We Love It

This bow is a favorite among our bass-playing staff for its blend of nuanced response and strong projection. We buy directly from the maker to ensure exceptional quality at an unbeatable price—exclusively at Kennedy Violins.

Genuine Pernambuco

• Crafted from select, round-shaft Brazilian pernambuco, known for its density and tonal clarity

• Hand-shaped and balanced for rich sound and ease of articulation across all registers

• More flexible and forgiving than many stiffer bows in this price range—perfect for long rehearsals or demanding rep

Mongolian Horse Hair

• Fitted with premium, high-altitude Mongolian horsehair for excellent grip and durability

• Rosin responds quickly for clean attack and smooth tone

Bow Features

• Round pernambuco shaft for strength and fluid flexibility

• Fully-mounted ebony frog in traditional German style

• Gold alloy winding and tip for durability and aesthetics (not plated copper)

• Elegant inlaid abalone slide and eye

• AG monogram engraving on the frog

• Leather grip for hand comfort and control

• Perfectly weighted and balanced for German-style technique

• Covered by our Limited Lifetime Warranty

The Kennedy Violins Difference

• Every bow is inspected and adjusted by professional luthiers in our Washington-based workshop

• We set the bar for value and service in the string world, and this bow is no exception

Technical Specs

• Shaft: Round Brazilian pernambuco

• Frog: Fully-mounted ebony German frog

• Hair: Premium Mongolian horsehair

• Fittings: Gold alloy winding and tip

• Grip: Premium leather

• Balance: Tuned for responsive and powerful play

Looking for French Style?

Also available in a French model with octagonal shaft—same great wood, slightly different grip and balance to match your preference and technique.

Whether you’re a serious student, working bassist, or just ready to level up from a starter bow, the Giuliani Pro German Bass Bow offers a remarkable balance of playability, beauty, and tone—all at a fraction of the price of comparable high-end bows.