Bow approval service

Looking for a good value bow?

Require recommendations and the chance to try several bows at home?

Want to find the bow that suits you best?

Choose up to four bows from the selection online or let us advise you. Applies to all violin, viola & cello bows £200 and over in price except Baroque and Double Bass bows which are not available under this scheme. Phone us to place your order and pay a £100 deposit with a verified debit/credit card. A £12 nominal charge is payable which covers the delivery and return of the bows (exceptions below.) You will receive a pre-paid returns label with the bows, you'll then need to take your parcel to a Post Office in your area to get it back to us safely. If you're unable to visit a Post Office then we can arrange for a courier collection (with a small postage surcharge.) Please note that purchases under this service do not qualify for loyalty points.

Spend 7 days trying the bows at home, with your orchestra/ensemble or with your teacher.

If you decide to purchase a bow we will charge your card with the balance of the price. If a bow is not purchased specifically as a result of this trial, we will retain £10 from your deposit to defray our expenses in providing this service. The customer is responsible for the return of the bows within the agreed timeframe using our nominated service to qualify for insurance. If a bow is purchased the only additional cost over the purchase price is the initial £12 postage charge.