Product Review Videos

Zlata reviews violin bows, cases, shoulder rests, chinrests, tuners, books and much more

After running a violin shop for over 10 years, she loves to give you honest advice

JonPaul Carbon Fiber Violin Bow Review | Violin Lounge TV #354

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Mar 11, 2020 | Bow

Looking for a professional level bow with excellent handling and sound, beautiful traditional craftsmanship and the latest technology at a reasonable price?

Müsing Carbon Fiber Violin Bow Review | Violin Lounge TV #350

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Feb 5, 2020 | Bow

Review of the beautiful sounding, light and easy to handle Müsing bows from Germany. Concert violinist Giedre demonstrates and compares all types.

Fiddlerman Concert Violin Review (funny)

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Jan 8, 2020 | Violin

When I played on this $ 400 violin, my audience thought it was some kind of fancy antique concert violin. Listen to it’s beautiful warm sound in my review:

Buying the CHEAPEST VIOLIN BOW on eBay for $ 6 – Any good? | Violin Lounge TV #341

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Dec 4, 2019 | Bow

Here’s my honest review of this $ 6.55 bow and my view on what’s the minimum price of a violin bow suitable for a beginner violinist:

MOST EXPENSIVE $ 8,000 Carbon Fiber VIOLIN BOW Review – Worth It? | Violin Lounge TV #340

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Dec 2, 2019 | Bow

A violin bow makes a big difference in sound and playability. Concert Violinist Giedre tries the Arcus S9, which is the most expensive carbon fiber violin bow:

Kun Voce vs Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Violin Shoulder Rest Review | Violin Lounge TV #338

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Nov 25, 2019 | Accessories

Review of two carbon fiber violin shoulder rests: the expensive Kun Voce vs the cheap Fiddlerman. Find out which one sounds best and is most comfortable!I LOVE the sound of the Kun Voce, but I was barely able to play it because it felt so uncomfortable Of course this...

Wood + Carbon Fiber Hybrid Violin Bow: Best of Both Worlds? | Violin Lounge TV #335

by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Nov 13, 2019 |

The Fiddlerman hybrid violin bow is a combination of wood and carbon fiber. Is it really the best of both worlds? Listen and find out:The Fiddlerman Hybrid Bow is a very interesting combination with a carbon fiber core and pernambuco wood wrapping. Find out in this...