Musicians will tell you, choosing the right piece of equipment is both a technical but at the same time very personal decision. Like finding the right partner, the instrument has to emphasize your ...

Violin-bow prices cover a wide range, with budget models costing as little as $20 and some premium models costing thousands of dollars. Most violinists will find bows of excellent quality in the ...

Narrator: In 2017, a single violin bow sold at auction for $690,000. You can buy a beginner's bow for less than $50, but a top-rate professional bow can often cost thousands of dollars.

CHANG: But don't worry - the bow has been repaired, and Jackiw will use it tomorrow in a performance in New York. JACKIW: I'm told that it's a - you know, the repair is secure.