The "Incredibow" Cello Bow - An Honest Review.

The Incredibow (Incredibow.com) is a good student model cello bow at a great price. In this video I will unbox and demonstrate this bow and give my honest assessment of how it performs in relationship to my traditional wood bow.
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[@amycharpie4012]

Thank you so much for taking the time to review this! ❤️

[@cellodiscovery]

Amy, you are welcome! It was fun! Thanks for letting me know about this bow!

[@ToxicJusticeBook]

Omg. We look similar, at least in my younger years. Thank you for this review. My bow cost about $1200. My spare bow cost less. The incredible sounds great though, and way cheaper, and might be a fun option to try.

[@bekkoknapp9283]

Thanks for your thoughtful review, Carolyn, I purchased one of these about 2 weeks ago and have essentially the same impression. Another reviewer mentioned using it for outdoor gigs, which I also agree with. I like the light weight for the baroque pieces I have played with it. The one issue I keep wondering about is the 3-year warranty. Because this bow is a "closed system", it can't be repaired, and they only say "a generous trade-in will be offered" on a replacement. Probably none of us plan on a bow only lasting 3 years. I wonder what issues we should expect to see over time?? Still debating whether to return it, but am leaning toward thinking it will fill a unique niche in my bow arsenal for a reasonable price. Still cherish my wonderful Grabenstein bow, tho... I look forward to exploring your YT Channel!

[@cellodiscovery]

Hi Bekko- Thanks for reaching out. My overall feeling is that a good bow repair for my traditional bow is upwards of $80 every 6 months. So two bow rehairs is roughly the cost of an Incredibow. I am keeping my Incredibow though I don't really intend to use it. It was worth the purchase to learn about it and to be able to educate others on it if they too are considering purchasing one. And who knows... a time will come in which I will need a really light bow. If so, I'll have one!

[@MikeHughesShooter]

Thank you!!!

[@kwalden801]

What color is that? I love it. Thank you for this. I will be signing up to take lessons from you. I've already learned so much in a few videos. Love to hear you play. ❤❤❤

[@rachaelbratsch]

Thank you so much for your review! My cheap bow for my vertical viola broke, so I'm really excited to get a little bit better of a replacement than what I had. Do you happen to have a suggestion as to what weight I should get? My instrument is 21", so longer than a standard viola. Should I get the featherweight, or traditional? I'm used to a heavy/clunky 3/4 cello bow.

[@ezraschwartz5201]

Thank you for this review Carolyn. Really enticed to get one for all the reasons you listed, but especially, because it is fascinating to me learn about the ongoing innovation and experimentation in the development of musical instruments. While I too prefer the heavier feel of my (rented, probably very inexpensive) wooden bow over the light carbon fiber options, the incredibow will be interesting to experiment with.

[@MysticalDragon73]

did you get one and try it?

[@ezraschwartz5201]

@@MysticalDragon73 Yes, I did! My 1x1 cello teacher, who has many decades of performance and instruction experience was very impressed, and more so when I told her how much I paid. Carolyn’s review covers its qualities. I prefer my slightly heavier wooden bow, which is not of much distinction or value, so the Incredibow is my backup and I use it every few weeks as means to get used to the lighter feel and slightly different frog design. Worth trying.

[@MysticalDragon73]

@@ezraschwartz5201 thank you for the feedback. Looks like ill be putting one on order as soon as I can decide the color to choose lol.

[@ezraschwartz5201]

@@MysticalDragon73 Would love to hear your impressions once you try it.

[@kamikan22]

On some parts you can hear better articulation on the incredibow and kinda wants to make greater sound, but the wooden one still makes more whole sound probably becuase of the wood 👀 (and the price x'd)

[@cellodiscovery]

Yes, the price...(!)

[@mekkler]

I think if a new cellist used that bow exclusively, they may find it harder to transition to a 'regular' bow later.

[@cellodiscovery]

Very possibly. But I find a lot of people who learn at an older age have some difficulty with a heavier bow and frog. This bow may not be great for advancing techniques, but it's very easy to get a strong sound out of the cello on the first draw.

[@gr8bskt]

Thank you for this review! I'm an adult beginner, and am wondering if the very different design would be a hindrance when it's time to upgrade to a better traditional bow? I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you.

[@cellodiscovery]

I think this bow is best for someone who can't afford anything more expensive than the Incredibow. It's very difficult to find a decent bow below that price. I also have a KZbin video on finding the perfect cello bow. I might suggest you watch that if you are in the market for a bow.

[@gr8bskt]

@@cellodiscovery Makes sense. Thank you! :)

[@verabilling]

I think your old bow gives a warmer and fuller sound. The incredibow sounds more hard. Thanks for this video!

[@cellodiscovery]

Thank you, Vera! I totally agree. :)

[@ChandraDePriest]

Can you rehair it?

[@cellodiscovery]

No, unfortunately.

[@daves.9479]

Carolyn, thanks for this review. I am perplexed, though, about your seeming opinion that it is only suitable for an "entry-level" player. Why is it not suitable for an intermediate-level player, or for that matter, an advanced player? Other than the obvious, which is that it is a wildly unconventional design with a ridiculously low price and could damage the businesses of trad. bow makers and luthiers and possibly get you in trouble w/ the cello tribe. So, in what way(s), if any (and other than the minor bits you mentioned), did you find it lacking compared with your $10K bow? Were you just being kind in not criticizing its playability? Was the tone inferior? Thank you.

[@cellodiscovery]

Hi there - So, at my age I don't worry about what the "cello tribe" has to say about my own opinions. ;) But you do have some good points. This bow is very easy to use right out of the box. It is lightweight and grabs the string easily. And for the crazy low price, it's a great option for many folks out there - especially beginners on a budget and adult amateurs who have arthritis or other hand ailments. However, I'd never use it professionally because the sound it creates is a bit harsh, raw, minus the nuance I would expect in a bow. And the frog was a no-go for me. Impossible to hold correctly. Traditional bow makers are like fine chefs. They are artists.They understand what an impact a tiny detail can have on the overall product.

[@daves.9479]

@@cellodiscoveryOK, thank you very much.

[@jorisArt]

Your bow sounds warmer.

[@cellodiscovery]

I agree. Glad you could tell the difference. :)

[@jameschristiansson3137]

Incredireview.

[@stevenj9970]

Once more reinventing the wheel… ’Yea, a triangle shape may work better….’

[@MysticalDragon73]

What is wrong with experimenting and trying new things? Also having a bow that will last that long sounds fantastic. I'm a newer player so why not look at all available options? Especially in this price range.

[@stevenj9970]

@@MysticalDragon73 Have at it, Hoss......did I say I'm stopping you?

[@MysticalDragon73]

@@stevenj9970 Its just rather absurd to be so close minded as you are just because its different. Especially if it gives great sound, good or better durability, and lasts longer.

[@stevenj9970]

@@MysticalDragon73 Have at it, Hoss.......geezuz-whats the prob. cant stand to hear differing opinions i guess......too weak..

[@leemason4024]

why does the frog on your bow look like a violin frog?

[@leemason4024]

that "new" bow looks like an old school baroque cello bow

[@cellodiscovery]

I agree!