François Lotte

sku Product SKU:  23354

After serving his apprenticeship with Cuniot-Hury, François worked in Geneva with Vidoudez before joining Emile F. Ouchard’s workshop. He set up on his own in 1926, retiring in 1960.  This bow is accompanied by a Le Canu certificate.

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Louis Morizot

sku Product SKU:  23340

The Morizot workshop was founded by Louis Morizot (père) in 1926 and continued on by his six sons. This Morizot viola bow has a strong lively stick producing a great sound.

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Otto Hoyer *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22832

Otto Hoyer worked in Paris with Eugene Sartory between 1911 and 1913 and used the “ Otto Hoyer Pariser” stamp on his finest bows as with this exceptional viola bow.  Before going to Paris Otto Hoyer worked with his father Ernst August Hoyer. The frog has a “see-through” lens (known as a Stanhope lens) with an image of the maker inside. This viola bow is a superb example of this master’s best work and has excellent playing qualities, quick, responsive and relatively light.

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Roger Lotte

sku Product SKU:  19629

Roger studied with his father, Francois Lotte, and was his assistant from about 1940. He was one of the last of the old guard of French bowmaking, quickly fashioning good playing bows. As a prolific maker, he also supplied bows to notable dealers of his generation, including R&M Millant, Vatelot, and Hilaire. This bow is typical of his work-: Strong, clear, and reliable.

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Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  23767

Roger Lotte

sku Product SKU:  23436

Roger François Lott studied with his father François. His Mirecourt workshop produced high quality bows both under his own name and also for important Parisian makers and dealers such as R.& M. Millant and E.Vatelot.

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Douglas Raguse

sku Product SKU:  22055

One of the best American bowmakers, Raguse has made over 1100 bows. He studied with Lloyd Liu and Bill Salchow before setting up on his own in Chicago, and later in Michigan. He has won a dozen awards at various competitions, including gold medal at the VSA in 1980. This bow is a fine example of Raguse's work.

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Eric Gagne

sku Product SKU:  22155

One of the exciting young bow makers, Gagne began his studies with Blaise Emmelin before working with Pierre Guillaume in Brussels, Belgium. He has won numerous awards for his work, most recently in 2016 at the VSA for a viola and cello bow. This excellent example is gold mounted.

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Christian Barthe

sku Product SKU:  19328

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 Duhuat. He perfected his skills with Stephane Thomachot and Jean-Jacques Millant. Since 1997 he has been working in Paris, where he sought the advice of the inimitable Bernard Millant. Barthe's work is reminiscent of historic French making, yet possesses distinct characteristics all his own. This bow is remarkably responsive and supple, drawing a warm, clean sound. It is excellent for any young musician seeking a fabulous modern bow at a reasonable price.

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Walter Barbiero

sku Product SKU:  18788

Originally trained as a violist, Barbiero's passion for woodworking led him into bow making. One of the few Italian bow makers of great reputation, he has trained with such masters like Christian Barthe, Nelly Poidevin and Alfredo Clemente. He has made bows for some of the most important musicians of our day. These bows were made for the VSA competitions of 2014 and 2016, and are robust and vibrant, drawing a clear, ringing tone.

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Walter Barbiero*SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  19377

Originally trained as a violist, Barbiero's passion for woodworking led him into bow making. One of the few Italian bow makers of great reputation, he has trained with such masters like Christian Barthe, Nelly Poidevin and Alfredo Clemente. He has made bows for some of the most important musicians of our day. These bows were made for the VSA competitions of 2014 and 2016, and are robust and vibrant, drawing a clear, ringing tone.

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Bernd Dölling

sku Product SKU:  24066

The Dölling family of bow makers spans four generations, covering over 125 years. Bernd Dölling apprenticed with his father Heinz passing his Master’s Exam in 1972. He opened his own workshop in 1985 and was joined by his son Michael. The Döllings are  are one of  the most respected bow making familys in Germany. This viola bow is exceptionally beautiful and is gold mounted. The gold mounted button has pearl eyes on each facet.

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Michael Vann

sku Product SKU:  23342

Michael Vann started his career with William Salchow in New York, like a number of today’s best makers. His bows are in the hands of many of today’s top string players. In addition, he has won medals at several major competitions.

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