Bows

In general, with a modest amount of playing and careful handling, they will last for 2 to 3 years.

In general, with a modest amount of playing and careful handling, they will last for 2 to 3 years.

In general, with a modest amount of playing and careful handling, they will last for 2 to 3 years.

A step up from the basic entry level bow

A generic beginner level baroque bow.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 6193

The entry level bow of the Schumann brand will perform all the basic functions well.

The entry level bow of the Schumann brand will perform all the basic functions well.

These bows will perform very well technically and are practically indestructible.

More refined than cheaper Chinese carbon fibre bows.

Germany has a rich tradition of making bows for the trade which were subsequently exported worldwide.

The Dörfler firm, is one of Germany’s famous contemporary bow making companies.

The Thoma family of bow makers spanned at least three generations.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 405.

Nelly Poidevin specialises in bows for early music performance.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 61

Arnold Dolmetsch ran a significant early music workshop in Haslemere, Surrey producing all manner of authentic instruments and bows.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 635

George Hart II oversaw a large workshop which specialised in fine, French inspired bows.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 181.

Bows from C. N. Bazin’s Mirecourt workshop were made for some of the most prominent violin establishments of the day.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 482.

W E Hill & Sons violin bow, gold mounted, c. London 1930

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 374.

Bows stamped "Techler" emanated from the C A Reichel workshop in Markneukirchen.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 84.

An amazingly prolific and efficient Mirecourt workshop.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 64.

A French violin bow by the J. F. Daber company. A perfectly balanced bow which feels light in the hand.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 379.

Lothar Herrmann learned the craft from his grandfather and father. A big, warm rich sound with good articulation.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 484.

A partnership of Hippolyte Silvestre and Ernest Maucotel was formed in Paris in the 1890s.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 176.

The firm, George Withers & Sons, produced many fine bows.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 369.

The walnut carved frog and carved ‘acorn’ adjuster are standout features on this bow.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 495.

As is so often the case within the tradition, Alois Sandner studied bow making at his father’s bench.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 66.

A French cello bow made by the Thibouville-Lamy company around the turn of the 20th century.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 172.

This bow can draw out a powerful sound with excellent dynamic range.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 150.

Gand & Bernardel employed several very talented instrument and bow makers, amongst them Claude Thomassin, to whom this bow is attributed.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 159.

A first class, gold mounted, full stamp viola bow from this most iconic of English workshops

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 76.