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.

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.

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

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

Produced by the renowned French workshop of J B Daber, the bow bears their trade stamp 'F. VINCENT.LYON'

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 204.

One of the foremost Parisian bow makers.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 117.

Fine French bow making from the heart of the Mirecourt tradition.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 526.

‘Snakewood’, a wood much favoured by baroque bow makers, has been used to great effect on this viola bow.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 58.

A contemporary English cello bow made in the fine English tradition.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 196.

W. E. Hill & Sons, internationally famous for their expertise, produced new bows of the highest quality.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 23.

W. E. Hill & Sons were, in their day, producing consistently fine quality bows.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 443.

The brothers Charles and Eugene formed 'Gand Freres' in 1855.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 177.

A fine French bow maker, Victor Thomassin moved to London around the turn of the 20th century.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 87.

This lovely bow produces a powerful, rich tone.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 261.

Ernst Heinrich Roth was a highly respected artisan running a large, successful enterprise.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 624.

Paul Weidhaas viola bow, c. 1935

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 49.

A superb early period Hill bow by Edgar Bishop.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 95.

An unstamped bow of the Markneukirchen school, it comprises a round pernambuco stick and produces a very refined sound.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 449.