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Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  5804, 8394, 22701

Silver and ebony mounted, multiple examples.

A native of Seattle, Morgan became interested in violin making while still in high school. He attended the Violin Making School of America, graduating in 1977. He became interested in bow making while in Salt Lake, but there were no classes in that field at the violin making school. After graduation, he worked with Frank Passa in San Francisco who was looking for someone specifically interested in learning bow making. After two years making bows at the Passa shop, he returned to the Seattle area. Since then he has become one of the best known and respected makers in the world, winning many medals and awards. For an in depth discussion about Morgan Andersen and his work, check out Jay Ifshin’s article on our website.

See our article on Morgan Andersen for more information

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Christian Barthe

sku Product SKU:  20349

One of the finest contemporary Parisian makers, Barthe has won prizes in various competitions, including in 2016 in Paris for a viola bow. After studying violin for several years, Barthe embarked on his bowmaking career at the young age of 16, apprenticing with Gilles Duhaut. He perfected his skills with Stephane Thomachot and Jean-Jacques Millant. Since 1997 he worked in Paris, where he continued to seek the advice of the inimitable Bernard Millant. Barthe’s work is reminiscent of historic French making, yet possesses distinct characteristics all his own. The bows are remarkably responsive and supple, drawing a warm, clean sound. They are excellent for any young musician seeking a fabulous modern bow at a reasonable price.

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William Salchow *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20980

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Robert Morrow *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20624

One of the top American bowmakers today, Robert Morrow has also been a respected judge at bowmaking competitions, including the VSA. He trained with Charles Espey before setting up on his own in Port Townsend, WA. In 2008 he received the title "hors concours" at the VSA for his numerous gold medals. His work is always as elegant as it is functional, and this bow is no exception. Strong and vibrant, it is capable of drawing a huge tone from the instrument.

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Emmanuel Bégin

sku Product SKU:  16899

Montreal. The young Emmanuel Bégin first studied with his father, the bowmaker, Louis Bégin. He also studied with Yannick Le Canu before setting up on his own in Montréal. He has won several prizes for his bows, most recently winning gold medal for his violin bow in 2014 at the Violin Society of America competition, and winning unanimous gold in 2016 for his violin, viola, and cello bows. His cello bows are a testament to his free and elegant sculpting. The bows are artfully nuanced, articulating each note with precision and clarity.

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Thomas Dignan

sku Product SKU:  20688, 23393, 23394

Tom Dignan started his career working for Bein & Fushi in 1979. He opened his own workshop in Boston in 1983. Since then he has won 17 awards for his bows, including two gold medals from the Violin Society of America. His bows are owned by professional musicians all over the world.

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Douglas Raguse

sku Product SKU:  22713

Before becoming a bow maker, Douglas Raguse was an accomplished violinist graduating from the University of Miami school of music. He worked with Lloyd Liu and William Salchow before setting up his own workshop in Chicago, moving to Michigan in 1996. Over the years he has won twelve gold medals at major competitions.

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J.S. Finkel *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  17456

Gold mounted. The son of Siegfried Finkel, and grandson of the renowned Paul Weidhaas, Johannes Finkel is a 4th generation bowmaker, highly regarded in his own right. His credentials include apprenticeships and employment with Siegfried Finkel, J.A. Beare in London, Hans Weishaar in Los Angeles, and Moennig in Philadelphia. Since 1984 Finkel has run the family's workshop in Switzerland. His bows are of consistent quality following the rich tradition of his family. In excellent condition, this bow is responsive and powerful- an excellent value for a gold bow.

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J. Daber

sku Product SKU:  22712

For over 40 years the J.F.Daber workshop in Lyon has been producing the highest quality bows

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Keith Bearden

sku Product SKU:  20480

Keith Bearden was born into a family of violin and bow makes in St Louis. He studied bow making with his father and was a partner in the Bearden firm. He has worked with a number of important makers and dealers over the years. This excellent bow was made for the firm of Kenneth Warren and Sons in Chicago one of the oldest (founded almost a century ago) and most respected violin dealers on the world.

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Jacques Poullot

sku Product SKU:  9714

Jacques Poullot studied bow making in Mirecourt with the great Bernard Ouchard along side many of the finest young French bow makers, graduating in 1979. Since then he has won numerous medals and awards for his fine bows. We are always pleased to be able to offer his beautiful work.

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Klaus Grünke *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23043

Klaus Grünke is perhaps the most important and respected bow maker in Germany and all over the world. He began his training with his father Richard, then spent 1980-82 in Los Angeles working with Hans Weisshaar. We are always delighted to offer his fine bows.

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Franz Winkler *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20746

After working with his father in Markneukirchen, Franz Winkler spent a few years with makers in Philadelphia and Chicago and then in Paris before returning to Markneukirchen in 1903. Because of the connections he made here his work became popular with American musicians. His bows have always been respected for their fine playing qualities.

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Gerhard Penzel

sku Product SKU:  20538

The highly respected Penzel family of bow makers spans four generations. Gerhard Penzel began his training with his great uncle E.M Penzel. He then worked in Stuttgart for a number of years before moving to Ostrach, Germany near Lake Constance in 1974 where the Penzel family has had its workshop ever since.

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John Norwood Lee

sku Product SKU:  23820

John Norwood Lee began his career as a bow maker in 1977 at Bein & Fushi in Chicago.  He stayed on, learning and perfecting his craft for many years. He set up his own shop in the same historic building on South Michigan Avenue and has gone on to be recognized as one of the top makers in this country.

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Laberte *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23209

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Florian Schneidt

sku Product SKU:  23770

Born in Munich, Florian studied viola performance and played in orchestras in the Netherlands. He studied bow making in the UK with several master makers. He has since moved to Boston where he continues to work with several important makers.

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Gerald Kagan *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23652

For 39 years Gerald Kagan was the assistant principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He was also well known as a bow maker as well as a creator and designer of fine jewelry. This elegant cello bow is typical of the high degree of craftsmanship he had become well known for. The unusual slide is of pearl and engraved gold.

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Samuel Kolstein

sku Product SKU:  23651

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John Norwood Lee

sku Product SKU:  23079

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R. Dotschkail

sku Product SKU:  23534

Originally from Czechoslovakia, R.Dotschkail (1923-1996) trained at the Technical School for Insrtument making in Graslitz in the 1930’s. After WWII he was forced out of Czechoslovakia and set up his workshop in Erlangen in 1951. This beautiful bow has a gold-mounted ivory frog and an elegant gold mounted button with pearl eyes on each facet.

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Abe Liebhaber *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  21348

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Monique Poullot - Chamonix

sku Product SKU:  20300

Ifshin Violins has been the exclusive U.S. representatives for Monique Poullot's bows for many years. The Chamonix model is her finest work made from the very special highest quality pernambuco.

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Monique Poullot

sku Product SKU:  POULLOT_CEL

Several examples. For more than 20 years, we have been the exclusive representatives of Monique Poullot’s bows in the United States. Her training can be traced back to the bow making school in Mirecourt run by Bernard Ouchard, as her first teacher was a graduate of the program. Well steeped in the traditional methods of the great French school, she has continued perfecting her craft with such masters as the renowned Stephane Tomachot. These bows are a great value for the price. Her wood selection is first rate, consistently rich in tonal properties and flexible across the strings. Her bows are excellent for any player looking for a good, modern French bow at an affordable price.

See our article on Monique and Jacques Poullot for more information

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Morgan Andersen
5804, 8394, 22701

Silver and ebony mounted, multiple examples.

A native of Seattle, Morgan became interested in violin making while still in high school. He attended the Violin Making School of America, graduating in 1977. He became interested in bow making while in Salt Lake, but there were no classes in that field at the violin making school. After graduation, he worked with Frank Passa in San Francisco who was looking for someone specifically interested in learning bow making. After two years making bows at the Passa shop, he returned to the Seattle area. Since then he has become one of the best known and respected makers in the world, winning many medals and awards. For an in depth discussion about Morgan Andersen and his work, check out Jay Ifshin’s article on our website.

See our article on Morgan Andersen for more information

Christian Barthe
20349

One of the finest contemporary Parisian makers, Barthe has won prizes in various competitions, including in 2016 in Paris for a viola bow. After studying violin for several years, Barthe embarked on his bowmaking career at the young age of 16, apprenticing with Gilles Duhaut. He perfected his skills with Stephane Thomachot and Jean-Jacques Millant. Since 1997 he worked in Paris, where he continued to seek the advice of the inimitable Bernard Millant. Barthe’s work is reminiscent of historic French making, yet possesses distinct characteristics all his own. The bows are remarkably responsive and supple, drawing a warm, clean sound. They are excellent for any young musician seeking a fabulous modern bow at a reasonable price.

Robert Morrow *SOLD*
20624

One of the top American bowmakers today, Robert Morrow has also been a respected judge at bowmaking competitions, including the VSA. He trained with Charles Espey before setting up on his own in Port Townsend, WA. In 2008 he received the title "hors concours" at the VSA for his numerous gold medals. His work is always as elegant as it is functional, and this bow is no exception. Strong and vibrant, it is capable of drawing a huge tone from the instrument.

Emmanuel Bégin
16899

Montreal. The young Emmanuel Bégin first studied with his father, the bowmaker, Louis Bégin. He also studied with Yannick Le Canu before setting up on his own in Montréal. He has won several prizes for his bows, most recently winning gold medal for his violin bow in 2014 at the Violin Society of America competition, and winning unanimous gold in 2016 for his violin, viola, and cello bows. His cello bows are a testament to his free and elegant sculpting. The bows are artfully nuanced, articulating each note with precision and clarity.

Thomas Dignan
20688, 23393, 23394

Tom Dignan started his career working for Bein & Fushi in 1979. He opened his own workshop in Boston in 1983. Since then he has won 17 awards for his bows, including two gold medals from the Violin Society of America. His bows are owned by professional musicians all over the world.

Douglas Raguse
22713

Before becoming a bow maker, Douglas Raguse was an accomplished violinist graduating from the University of Miami school of music. He worked with Lloyd Liu and William Salchow before setting up his own workshop in Chicago, moving to Michigan in 1996. Over the years he has won twelve gold medals at major competitions.

J.S. Finkel *SOLD*
17456

Gold mounted. The son of Siegfried Finkel, and grandson of the renowned Paul Weidhaas, Johannes Finkel is a 4th generation bowmaker, highly regarded in his own right. His credentials include apprenticeships and employment with Siegfried Finkel, J.A. Beare in London, Hans Weishaar in Los Angeles, and Moennig in Philadelphia. Since 1984 Finkel has run the family's workshop in Switzerland. His bows are of consistent quality following the rich tradition of his family. In excellent condition, this bow is responsive and powerful- an excellent value for a gold bow.

J. Daber
22712

For over 40 years the J.F.Daber workshop in Lyon has been producing the highest quality bows

Keith Bearden
20480

Keith Bearden was born into a family of violin and bow makes in St Louis. He studied bow making with his father and was a partner in the Bearden firm. He has worked with a number of important makers and dealers over the years. This excellent bow was made for the firm of Kenneth Warren and Sons in Chicago one of the oldest (founded almost a century ago) and most respected violin dealers on the world.

Jacques Poullot
9714

Jacques Poullot studied bow making in Mirecourt with the great Bernard Ouchard along side many of the finest young French bow makers, graduating in 1979. Since then he has won numerous medals and awards for his fine bows. We are always pleased to be able to offer his beautiful work.

Klaus Grünke *SOLD*
23043

Klaus Grünke is perhaps the most important and respected bow maker in Germany and all over the world. He began his training with his father Richard, then spent 1980-82 in Los Angeles working with Hans Weisshaar. We are always delighted to offer his fine bows.

Franz Winkler *SOLD*
20746

After working with his father in Markneukirchen, Franz Winkler spent a few years with makers in Philadelphia and Chicago and then in Paris before returning to Markneukirchen in 1903. Because of the connections he made here his work became popular with American musicians. His bows have always been respected for their fine playing qualities.

Gerhard Penzel
20538

The highly respected Penzel family of bow makers spans four generations. Gerhard Penzel began his training with his great uncle E.M Penzel. He then worked in Stuttgart for a number of years before moving to Ostrach, Germany near Lake Constance in 1974 where the Penzel family has had its workshop ever since.

John Norwood Lee
23820

John Norwood Lee began his career as a bow maker in 1977 at Bein & Fushi in Chicago.  He stayed on, learning and perfecting his craft for many years. He set up his own shop in the same historic building on South Michigan Avenue and has gone on to be recognized as one of the top makers in this country.

Laberte *SOLD*
23209

Florian Schneidt
23770

Born in Munich, Florian studied viola performance and played in orchestras in the Netherlands. He studied bow making in the UK with several master makers. He has since moved to Boston where he continues to work with several important makers.

Gerald Kagan *SOLD*
23652

For 39 years Gerald Kagan was the assistant principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He was also well known as a bow maker as well as a creator and designer of fine jewelry. This elegant cello bow is typical of the high degree of craftsmanship he had become well known for. The unusual slide is of pearl and engraved gold.

Samuel Kolstein
23651

John Norwood Lee
23079

R. Dotschkail
23534

Originally from Czechoslovakia, R.Dotschkail (1923-1996) trained at the Technical School for Insrtument making in Graslitz in the 1930’s. After WWII he was forced out of Czechoslovakia and set up his workshop in Erlangen in 1951. This beautiful bow has a gold-mounted ivory frog and an elegant gold mounted button with pearl eyes on each facet.

Monique Poullot - Chamonix
20300

Ifshin Violins has been the exclusive U.S. representatives for Monique Poullot's bows for many years. The Chamonix model is her finest work made from the very special highest quality pernambuco.

Monique Poullot
POULLOT_CEL

Several examples. For more than 20 years, we have been the exclusive representatives of Monique Poullot’s bows in the United States. Her training can be traced back to the bow making school in Mirecourt run by Bernard Ouchard, as her first teacher was a graduate of the program. Well steeped in the traditional methods of the great French school, she has continued perfecting her craft with such masters as the renowned Stephane Tomachot. These bows are a great value for the price. Her wood selection is first rate, consistently rich in tonal properties and flexible across the strings. Her bows are excellent for any player looking for a good, modern French bow at an affordable price.

See our article on Monique and Jacques Poullot for more information

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