Viola Bows
Certified by Paul Childs, Montrose, N.Y., May 2012.
This beautifully made bow has strength and a well balanced feel in the hand. It exhibits many of the fine playing qualities that an advanced/professional player would expect from such…
A very fine collaborative viola bow by the father and son, E.F. and E.A. Ouchard. The round stick is made from golden brown pernambuco wood. The ebony frog is silver…
Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, Montrose, N.Y., 19 June 2020.
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 16 Jan 2024. D114
The stick is made from medium brown pernambuco wood and is in the octagon form. The tip plate is silver, the winding is silver tinsel, the frog is ebony with…
The late Paul Martin Siefried was a leading maker based in Port Townsend, Washington. Known for his fine workmanship and attention to detail, his bows are highly sought after by…
Well known and long appreciated for his finely made bows, Martin Beilke was a master of his craft. This bow exhibits strength and flexibility and is capable of realizing a…
Stamped “J.S.FINKEL”. The stick is octagonal and has great power and strength.
This bow is a very fine example of this maker’s work and is branded “J.S. Finkel” on the stick under the frog.
The frog bears the royal coat of arms of Saxony one one side and the words “MADE IN GERMANY” on the other. The stick is octagonal and is stamped “H.R….
A very good playing bow for the advanced player or professional musician.
This bow bears the coat of arms with the initials “GP” in the form of a treble clef on the frog. The stick is octagonal and is branded “***K. GERHARD…
An excellent example of the fine workmanship and artistry of German bow making. This exceptional bow will enable the advancing player to reach new heights of technical accomplishment and musicianship.
This is a typical example of the high level of artistry and workmanship from the emerging bow making tradition of Brazil. Well made and consistent in their playing qualities, this…
This is a typical example of the high level of artistry and workmanship from one of the noted contemporary bow making workshops in Brazil. These bows are hand selected for…
These lovely bows are expertly crafted for superb playability. The photos are representative of our current offering of bows by a group of makers including A.R. Carvalho, F. Buzatto and…
This is a finely made, silver mounted viola bow from the Knoll workshop. The bow has strength that will enable the player to realize a clean, powerfully intense and well…
Finely made with choice Pernambuco wood and silver mounted ebony frogs, these are among the best playing bows made in the Knoll workshop.
German craftsmanship and exceptional playing qualities combine in this viola bow for the advancing player.
An example of many from the Alfred Knoll workshop. These bows are long appreciated for their strong, well balanced and lively playing characteristics.
This bow is an excellent choice as an upgrade for advancing players.
An example of many from the Alfred Knoll workshop. These bows are long appreciated for their strong, well balanced and lively playing characteristics.
One example of several. This type of bow from one of Germany’s leading workshops tend to be strong and well balanced with excellent playing qualities.
One example of several from one of Germany’s leading bow making workshops.
This bow is ideally suited for the player looking to explore Baroque period performance practice.
This bow is an excellent choice as an upgrade for advancing players. One example of many.
Pro Player A popular choice among advancing violists and included in our Renaldi “Vintage” viola outfit, this JonPaul Fusion viola bow unites the wood aesthetic and carbon fiber core strength…
A very fine viola bow made for the firm of Pierre Vidoudez by Bernard Ouchard. The bow is branded “Vidoudez Geneve” on the player’s side and “Espos. Liege 1954” on…
An excellent bow from this highly renowned shop. The Pernambuco stick, the ivory tip plate, the silver winding, the plain ebony frog, the silver overlaid button. Weight is 71 grams….