Frog (also called a nut or frame) - What is it for?
We offer bass bows in two styles: German and French. Compared with a French style bow, a German style bow has a longer stick with a slightly smaller head. The frog shape is distinctively different between the German and French styles. The way the player holds the bow is also different between the two. With a German style bow, the player holds the frog by applying his/her hand from below. Conversely, with a French style bow, the player applies his/her hand from above, like with a cello. In Japan, most players prefer the German style even though a growing number of players have begun to show interest in the French style.
Stick: What is it made of?
We currently use the following two wood materials: