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For the weight conscious bass
player The Contrabass Shoppe has designed and manufactured this
superb quality leather bow quiver that weighs in - complete with
straps and buckles - at an average of only 128gms. I'll repeat
that - a full spec quiver that weighs in - complete
with straps and buckles - at an average of only 128gms. To
be precise that's 340gms less than other quivers that are
available on the market. We boffins at the Contrabass Shoppe are
pretty pleased with that statistic - because we all know too well
- as you do - that the double bass isn't exactly the
lightest instrument in the orchestra to play.
At the request of a great many
players this quiver is fitted with leather straps and buckles to
both the top and bottom of the quiver. If you do have a preference
for the use of either one or both laces it is simply a matter of
pulling the straps through the slots cut into the front face of
the quiver and threading yourself some shoe or bootlaces as required.
Well - we went all the way
over to South Africa to get this quiver made because good quality
leather is in plentiful (if you get a chance to visit one of the
many game reserves its well worth the trip) supply. In addition
the time and care taken throughout the processing of the leather
means that the leather is dyed all the way through - as apposed
to the inferior surface dye that is used in the main to manufacture
other quivers on the market. Oh, I nearly forgot - one other very
good reason for the SA manufacture was the favourable currency exchange,
which will of course be reflected in the price to you.
You will have to experiment for
a while until you find the most advantageous way of attaching your
quiver. Hear are a few tips:
- Place one or two small lumps
of foam rubber inside the quiver so as to make a comfortable "bed"
or "landing-site" for the tip of your bow. The foam
will also help keep the mouth of the quiver open.
- Slot the very tip of the quiver
behind the bottom of the tailpiece and the lower table. The leather
is nice and soft so it won't damage the varnish on your
instrument at all.
- Wrap the bottom strap at least
twice around the lower tailpiece or if you prefer around the tailwire
and fasten with the buckle.
- Get the quiver to the angle
that you find most comfortable before wrapping the upper strap
around the E and A string or if you prefer through the lower part
of the string slots in the tail piece. That's it - you're
all ready to rock and roll.
Maximum length of quiver: 35.0cm
Length of top strap including buckle: 32.0cm
Length of bottom strap including buckle: 32.0cm
Average weight: 128gms
Colours available: Black or Brown
Shipping costs - UK, EU and USA -
UK£8-00
We stock a top quality leather
bow quiver that positions to the bass side of the tailpiece. It
is attached by means of a strong lace at the top and by a leather
strap with buckle at the bottom. Hand made in England from the finest
quality leather this particular design with its extra strip of leather
that runs along its spine (creates more rigidity) is one favoured
almost universally by both orchestral and jazz players alike. I've
been told it is all to do with "the openness of the mouth".
Hmm...
When required your bow can quickly
be inserted or withdrawn and once you fit one, you'll wonder how
you ever managed to survive before without it. All of a sudden pizzicato
passages become a breeze and the marking of bowings and dynamics
etc. in ones part becomes infinitely easier. Those few bars
rest become much more pleasurable because you can now lean fully
over the bass with both hands free and when it comes to the most
important job of all - running for the teas and coffee in the break
for the rest of the section - you'll be happy in the knowledge that
your bow is in a very safe place.
Beautifully made in top-quality
leather this piece of kit is an absolute must for every bass player.
Maximum length of quiver: 46.5cm
Length of bottom strap including buckle: 34.0cm
Weight: 468gms average.
Colours available: Black or Brown.
1) The very tip of the quiver
should "slot-in" just behind the bottom of the tailpiece
and the lower table. Squeeze and mould the leather slightly before
positioning so as to make it flexible enough to adapt to the contour
of the lower table.
2) Wrap the bottom strap at least twice around the lower tailpiece.
3) Get the quiver to the angle that you find most comfortable before
tying the upper laces.
4) Put one or two small lumps of foam rubber inside the quiver so
as to make a comfortable "bed" or "landing-site"
for the tip of your bow.
Price UK£ 59-00
Shipping costs - UK, EU
and USA - UK£10-00
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Why
should I want more rigidity?
