The Source for Quality Bow Hair

Horse Tail Hair For Bows

I have been in the bow hair business since 1998. My horse tail hair comes from the area that comprises northeastern China including inner Mongolia and Mongolia. (Many professional musicians and violinists do not realize that bow hair comes from real horses, and that these horses live out their lives before the hair is sold for making bows!)

I have a personal relationship with the craftspeople who prepare the hair products for the western marketplace. This means I can offer unique hair products, customize bundle lengths and weights and work closely with our customers to provide hair that meets their needs. The hair is cleaned with a mild detergent (no bleach), rinsed and dried in a cool dark warehouse for several days, turned carefully and by hand. The hair is then quickly sorted and combed (with hackles), tied off in a bundle. The hair is then drawn, butted off and tied into loose bundles.

Stallion Hair? Mare's Hair? What's the Difference?

Recently, we've heard a lot of buzz in the market about "Stallion's hair" and "Gelding's hair" as being something that can be quantified as better than "Mare's hair". We want to publicly debunk this statement. We know that there is absolutely no way (unless by DNA analysis, or by harvesting the hair directly from the horse one's self), one can tell if a hair is from a Mare or a Stallion. Some Mares' hair is stained with urine and some is not. Some Stallion hair is stained (by dragging on the ground) and some is not. Still not convinced? Can you tell the difference between a man's hair and a woman's simply by looking at the hair? No? Case closed.

Rick Molzer - Denver, CO "You have the best bow hair. I rehaired all of the Moscow String Quartet's bows with your hair and they love it. The principal violist from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra loves your hair."

Pricing/Sizes

Prices are subject to change without notice
All prices are US$/pound and do not include shipping
We can ship via UPS any where in the world
Ours is superb double-drawn horse-tail hair of professional quality
Each bundle weighs approximately 1 pound
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I sell bow hair in bundles approximately 1.1 lbs each; and in hanks, enough for 1 bow. Volume discounts are available.

Pack Size Description
Bundle ------------------- 1.1lbs, approx 70 violin bows
Violin Hank -------------200 hairs, 1 violin bow
Viola Hank ---------------220 hairs, 1 viola bow
Cello Hank ----------------270-300 hairs, 1 cello bow
Bass Hank -----------------370-400 hairs, 1 bass bow

I stock Manchurian and Argentinean bow hair regularly and can special order Canadian bow hair.

The Hair

All bundles are 32-33" in length. All bundles are tied unless paper is requested. All hair will be Manchurian, unless specified

Manchurian

This bow hair comes from the area formerly known as Manchuria. It is now comprised of Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, Northeast China and Liaoning Province, China. This is the area where most of the animals live and work to this day. Still a primarily agrarian society, the culture respects the animals and treats them well.

Manchurian Premium Select™

Double drawn, triple sorted, wrapped in paper - suitable for the best bows: silver & gold mounted pernambuco, hand-made and the finest carbon graphite bows.

$450/LB

Manchurian Professional Select™

Double drawn, visually sorted - suitable for all types of good wood bows. This is our most popular bow hair.

$350/LB

Manchurian Student's Hair

Our Manchurian Student's Hair is a good alternative to "Mongolian" or "stallion" bow hair typically sold through other Adam's Supplies companies. Sold by the pound, it is excellent for any rehair job that requires a clean, white bow hair.

This hair is favored by shops that have large student rental fleets.

$199/LB

Manchurian LIVE™

Manchurian LIVE™ is the only hair on the market from living horses. Bow Hair for Vegans! Customers are concerned that bow hair is a by-product of the slaughterhouse industry! Now there is a bow hair for everyone.

Manchurian LIVE™ bow hair is only available in one length because it has been removed from the animal while it still lives. No larger size bundles are available at this time.

This hair is fantastic! Gorgeous to look at, supple, easy to work with, and very very fresh, it has been double drawn, triple sorted, wrapped in paper - suitable for the best bows: gold mounted pernambuco, hand-made and the finest carbon graphite bows.

Manchurian Fiddler's Hair™

Our Manchurian Fiddler's Hair bow hair is a fantastic new horse tail product suitable for aggressive players and fiddlers. Very clean, very pure, and excellent for players looking for an extra "bite" or a very "grippy" hair.

This hair is favored by many bass shops for use exclusively in bass and cello bows.

$350/LB