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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
24248

Klaus Grünke is one of the best known and respected bow makers working in Germany today. He studied with his father Richard from 1975-1978. In 1980 he came to Los Angeles to work with Hans Weisshaar where he was able to study the work of the great master bow makers of the past. In addition to making superb bows he has developed an expertise in fine old bows. In 2000, he published the two volume set on  German bow makers.

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.

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.

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

H.R.Pfretzschner *SOLD*
20486

Bows from the H.R.Pfretzschner workshop have always been in demand by musicians all over the world. This bow represents an excellent value for the musician in that the nickel mounted button is a later replacement.

Johannes Paulus
23555

J.Paulus served his apprenticeship in the C.A.Schuster workshop from 1930-1934 staying on until WWII. After the war he returned to the Schuster workshop staying until 1955. He set up his own workshop in 1955. His work has always been highly regarded and is in the classic Markneukirchen style.

W. Ernst
20323 *SOLD*

Made by the Finkel Workshop, Brienz, Switzerland.

3/4 Jay Haide à l'ancienne Panormo model
Panormo

Made in our own workshop, this 3/4 bass has an antiqued varnish. The classical Italian model is patterned after the work of Vincenzo Panormo, with full upper and lower bouts. Beautiful sound and nicely flamed wood.
 

3/4 Jay Haide à l'ancienne German model
German bass

Made in our own workshop, this 3/4 bass has an antiqued varnish.  Beautiful sound and nicely flamed wood.
 

Josef Kantuscher Baroque Viola
24274

Josef Kantuscher was one of the most respected German violin makers of his time.  Throughout his career, his work was in such demand that he made instruments only on commission with a long waiting list, mostly for professional musicians. He made over 700 instruments by the time he died at age 91. In addition, he won numerous awards and medals at major competitions.

Kantuscher began his training at the Mittenwald violin making school in 1941 and was awarded his master’s certificate in 1948. He opened his own workshop there in 1955, working continuously until his death in 2013.

This beautiful baroque viola was made when he was at the peak of his career and is in almost perfect condition.

Jay Haide Baroque violin
310VLN

To meet the needs of musicians performing early music, we have introduced the Jay Haide à l'ancienne Baroque violin. These violins have been handcrafted and set up to exact Baroque specifications and provide the musician an opportunity to own a fine Baroque instrument at a reasonable price. We feel sure that the Jay Haide Baroque violins will be popular with professional Baroque musicians as well as any musician who wants to experience the joy of playing the music of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel as it was originally performed.

Jay Haide Baroque Cello
310CEL

To meet the needs of musicians performing early music, we have introduced the Jay Haide à l'ancienne Baroque cellos. These instruments have been handcrafted and set up to exact Baroque specifications and provide the musician an opportunity to own a fine Baroque instrument at a reasonable price. We feel sure that the Jay Haide Baroque instruments will be popular with professional Baroque musicians as well as any musician who wants to experience the joy of playing the music of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel as it was originally performed.

Jay Haide à l'ancienne Violoncello Piccolo
J-H-Piccolo

The Jay Haide á l'ancienne Violoncello Piccolo is available in a baroque setup in 3/4 size, with full size ribs to project a full and even tone from the low C to the top E string.