I will ship out as many as four bows for approval for a tryout period of up to seven business days. This approval period is for the player to closely examine and play the bows with the intent of selecting a bow that will suit the player's preferences, both in playability and sound production. It is encouraged for students to seek the advice of their teacher when playing and selecting bows. There is no charge to try bows on approval other than the return (insured) shipping cost.
For approvals outside of the United States, I will ship an individual bow for approval, provided that the bow does not contain any materials that would be prohibited by the U.S. Customs. Any bows that contain tortoise shell, ivory, or baleen ("whalebone") cannot be shipped across international borders. I do need to charge shipping costs (currently USD $50) on international shipments out of the United States, but this charge will be credited towards the price of the bow if purchased.
All bows which are not selected must be returned at the end of the tryout period according to the Shipping Guidelines.
