I have a walnut and maple handmade Psaltry ordered from a well-known couple who have made old-fashioned instruments for years at the Tamarack Artisans Hall in West Virginia. So, I am used to the longer, handmade walnut bows with real horsehair strings!
The Roosebeck bow was smaller and has white polyester strings that were not all tightened to the same tension that I was used to using. I suppose you can use scissors to cut-off loose strings??
I tried-out the Roosebeck bow, but went back to the comfortable feeling of my handmade, longer bow.
I returned the Roosebeck Bow to Amazon and had no problems getting a refund.
The Roosebeck bow would be more suitable for beginnig psaltry players. Once you get used to an old-style walnut-bow’s size and tone, it may be harder to switch over to factory produced bows. Other customers may enjoy this smaller bow. The price is of Roosebeck Bow is much lower of course than that of a handcrafted wooden and horsehair bow, so some people may want to try the small Roosebeck bow for that reason.

I am very pleased with my 2 new bows. They were exactly as described in the ad and even nicer than I expected!! iI bought two so I can learn how to play harmony while playing the melody.

When I first received this bow, I thought it was too long for my bowed psaltery, but after I learned to play, I realized it was the right size. I am enjoying it very much. Thank you !