<![CDATA[went on the second round of viola bow shopping today, and the pattern repeated itself - my two favorite choices were basically exactly the same weight again (68.5g), but much lighter than the pair of identical weight bows (71.5g) from the last store.]]>went on the second round of viola bow shopping today, and the pattern repeated itself - my two favorite choices were basically exactly the same weight again (68.5g), but much lighter than the pair of identical weight bows (71.5g) from the last store.

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(Probably getting the nicer of the heavier pair, since it's got such an amazing tone, and then a much cheaper second bow from today - responsive and good tone, but a price better suited for situations involving beer)

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