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Black, medium polish carbon graphite stick. Represents a new look in affordable synthetic bows. The camber is different from other Carbon bows, and in our opinion, offers a beautiful aesthetic look compared to other bows in this price range. The fittings and finishing work are also what you would expect from bows in a higher price range.
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Raimundo Almeida is a well established and experienced bow maker with a unique touch for the finishing of his bows. He began his career at a renamed company Horst John/John Brazil. Raimundo studied in Belgium with a renowned bow maker, developing an extraordinary ability with his craftsmanship. He is able to craft unique styles with the beauty of an old French bow. Among the bow makers of L’archet Brazil he is one of the most respected for his professional bows. 58 g.
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Nickel silver mounted. Juliano Oliveria has worked as a bow maker for over 10 years. He is without a doubt an excellent example of the new, young generation of Brazilian bow makers. Working under the supervision of Manouel Francisico, Juliano is developing great standards for his bows, especially concerning playability, craftsmanship, and beauty. Young, energetic, and a hard worker, he is one of the top young bow makers in Brazil.
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Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, the Nürnberger family workshop produced a great number of high-quality bows, many on the firm’s signature Tourte model. The traditional family brand, which went into use around 1920, is “*Albert Nürnberger*” and was used by various makers of the family, including Franz Albert Jr., his son Carl Albert grandson Karl Albert, and great-grandson Christian Albert.
Bows by these makers can be distinguished from one another with the requisite expertise, but in instances when a specific attribution is not possible, they may be described as by the Nürnberger family or workshop, or by Albert Nürnberger.
It is my opinion that this example is a fine copy of German origin. 62 g
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Silver mounted. Juliano Oliveria has worked as a bow maker for over 10 years. He is without a doubt an excellent example of the new, young generation of Brazilian bow makers. Wrking under the supervision of Manouel Francisico, Juliano is developing great standards for his bows, especially concerning playability, craftsmanship, and beauty. Young, energetic, and a hard worker, he is one of the top young bow makers in Brazil. Weight: 61.8g.
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The finest choice of pernambuco wood is used on Special Edition bows. The frogs have a distinct style and are individually made from high quality ebony, fitted with sterling silver and beautiful abalone details. Made by V. Schaffer, who had the privilege to apprentice under the guidance of Mr. Pierre Guillaume at his atelier in Brussels. Weight: 61g.
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John Norwood Lee (b. 1953)
Born near San Francisco and establishing his own shop in 1978 in association with Bein & Fushi. John Norwood Lee received a gold medal and a certificate for workmanship at the 1982 VSA competition. We are pleased to offer this fine Silver Mounted Satory model by this maker. For more information about this maker please visit http://www.johnnorwoodlee.com/JNL/violin-bows.php
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Made by Edgar Bishop (1904 – 1943) Joined Hills 1917
Edgar Bishop apprenticed with William Retford at the firm of W.E. Hill & Sons alongside Albert Leeson after WWI ended in 1918, and the two became the cantankerous Retford’s favorite pupils. Bishop and Leeson worked together on the department’s most revered and demanding projects, including the spectacular gold ‘fleur de lys’ bows. They also re-made some of William Grieve Johnston’s later works. Bishop’s bows are marked with the numeral 2.
This fine example of his bows, features a round Pernambuco stick with plain ebony frog and mother of pearl slide, which extends over where the Heel Plate would normally be along with partially original Whalebone lapping and new Thumb Leather. Restored cheek crack. Bows of this grade are currently on the market for as much as $4,500.00 USD. Due to the restored cheek crack we are able to offer this bow for significantly below market value. Having personally owned and played numerous Hill bows, I can confidently say that this bow has not lost any of its fine playability. 60 grams
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Miercourt, France (1889–1970)
Son of Georges Lotte was a luthier and violin maker in the Vuillaume shop. François Lotte received his training in the best French tradition, initially apprenticing with Bazin. In 1919 he married Marguerite Ouchard, daughter of Émile François Ouchard and sister of Émile Auguste Ouchard. François later went on to work for Eugène Cuniot-Hury (between 1922-1925) and by 1926 he set up his own business in Paris. His bows are elegant, precise, excellent in workmanship, combining good playing and sound qualities. He left a large number of bows of very good quality. 60 grams.
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Born in Poland in 1930, Richard Grunke found an early interest in the bow making business. He began his apprenticeship as a bow maker in 1945 with Edwin Herrmann in Schönlind, then completed it in the H.R. Pfretzschner workshop in Markneukirchen between 1946 and 1948. He remained in this workshop until 1950 before moving to Berlin to work for Alfred Leicht. In 1952, he moved to Bubenreuth and joined the Roderich Paesold workshop. In 1975 Richard Grünke set up his own business. In recognition of his work, he was called on to participate on the jury panel for international bow making competitions. In 1996 he founded a new company with his two sons, Klaus and Thomas, called “Richard Grünke & Söhne GmbH”, in which he still plays an active role. 61g.
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Rodney has been actively making bows for over 30 years and is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, where he earned the degree of “Master of Bow Making”. Rodney has produced nearly 1,000 bows and has restored countless numbers of fine bows.
As Co-Director of the Violin Society of America’s Oberlin Bow Restoration Workshop, Rodney has taught many students the fine art of repair and restoration. He has been guest instructor at the North Bennett Street School in Boston and Chicago School of Violin Making, where he is an alumni and member of the board.
Rodney has won numerous awards in international competitions, including the Violin Society of America International Competitions and the Concours International de Paris. Rodney holds the distinction of Hors’ Concours by the VSA.
Rodney has served as president and Bow adjudicator of the Violin Society of America, as well as president of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.
Tourte Model #295
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