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Monique Poullot

sku Product SKU:  POULLOT-VLN

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

USD 0.0000

Arcos Brasil Bows

sku Product SKU:  ARCOS_BRASIL

Arcos Brasil bows are recognized internationally for quality and value. They started as a company in 1995, when Celso De Mello observed a need for higher standards in the bow market. Committed to quality, Arcos Brasil has been able to produce student bows of remarkable excellence, thanks to many bow makers, shop owners and other professionals in the field whose guidelines we have followed to make our bows as close to perfection as possible.

They have formed partnerships with other companies and the local government on projects for music and environmental education and are avid supporters of all preservation efforts of our natural resources, especially fighting the illicit trade of Pernambuco Wood.

The commitment of Arcos Brasil with the preservation of Pernambuco Wood is of immense proportions.

Arcos Brasil since its inception have planted 14,000 trees at our own private land, and distributed to Banco do Brasil, Indigenous tribes, Environmental department of City of Aracruz, INCAPES, Aracruz Celulose to mention a few, over 25,000 seedlings in 2004, over 60,000 seedlings in 2005, and already over 22,000 seedlings in the first quarter of 2006. The number of seedlings fluctuates in relation with the rainfall for the season. Long term is the key; the fruits of our efforts will only show results many decades in the future.

USD 0.0000

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.

USD 0.0000

Monique Poullot

sku Product SKU:  POULLOT-VLA

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

USD 0.0000

A.Lamy á Paris *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  17778

One of the premiere figures in Parisian bow making of the late 19th and early 20th  centuries, Lamy studied with Husson and Voirin before setting up his own shop in Paris in 1885. His work was in such demand that he never had to make bows for others like most other makers of the time. This bow is an exceptional example by this master and is in excellent condition.

USD 0.0000

Guillaume á Bruxelles *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  13455

Gold and silver mounted examples. Pierre Guillaume has become one of the best known and important bow makers in the World. He studied with makers like Morizot, Bazin and Ouchard in Mirecourt. He also operates the famous Maison Bernard in Brussels. We are delighted to be able to offer these fine bows.

USD 0.0000

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.

USD 0.0000

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

USD 0.0000

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.

USD 0.0000

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.

USD 0.0000

Joachim Wunderlich *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  11924

USD 0.0000

Ernesto Corli *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  18264

USD 0.0000

Primiata Liuteria Italiana

sku Product SKU:  17262

This beautifully made violin represents an exceptional value in a handcrafted Italian violin.

USD 0.0000

Wojciech Topa workshop *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  19651

USD 0.0000

Herman Todt

sku Product SKU:  17825

Heinrich Herman Todt trained in Markneukirchen and worked for an important maker in Busdapest befor reurning home. His workshop made high quality instruments for a number of important shops especially in the U.S. This violin was made for William Lewis and Son in Chicago, one of the largest and most important shops in the country.

USD 0.0000

Daniele Tonarelli Studio

sku Product SKU:  18818

USD 0.0000

Michael Darnton

sku Product SKU:  8156

USD 0.0000

G.A. Pfretzschner *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  19166

The G.A.Pfretzschner workshop in Markneukirchen is best known for their fine bows, but also produced exceptional string instruments as well. This beautiful violin has a truly fine tone.

USD 0.0000

Paolo Virgoletti

sku Product SKU:  19059

Paolo began his training with his uncle Arturo Virgoletti in 1999. Moving to Cremona, he worked with Elio Severgnini. While there, he had the opportunity to restore fine old instruments and study closely the work of the masters. He worked with master makers in Tokyo and Madrid before opening his own workshop in S.Polo d’Enza near Parma. This beautifully made violin has a full, rich tone with great warmth.

USD 0.0000

Maurice Bourguignon

sku Product SKU:  12831

After apprenticing with Chevrier in Mirecourt (from age 13) and working at major shops in Paris, Bourguignon went to Brussels and worked with G. Mougenot. He took over his shop in 1910. During his career, he won numerous medals for his work. This violin is in superb condition and has a powerful, brilliant tone.

USD 0.0000

Paulus Horvath

sku Product SKU:  14935

Horvath is an interesting young maker who has had success in various international competitions. This violin has a brilliant, responsive tone.

USD 0.0000

Willi Götz *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  12089

Willi Götz trained in Berlin with Otto Möckel and Ludwig Neuner and Georg Piegendorfer in Augsburg before settling in Markneukirchen in 1903.

USD 0.0000

John Friedrich & Bro.

sku Product SKU:  17221

USD 0.0000

3/4 Jay Haide à l'ancienne Panormo model

sku Product SKU:  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.
 

USD 0.0000

Monique Poullot
POULLOT-VLN

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

Arcos Brasil Bows
ARCOS_BRASIL

Arcos Brasil bows are recognized internationally for quality and value. They started as a company in 1995, when Celso De Mello observed a need for higher standards in the bow market. Committed to quality, Arcos Brasil has been able to produce student bows of remarkable excellence, thanks to many bow makers, shop owners and other professionals in the field whose guidelines we have followed to make our bows as close to perfection as possible.

They have formed partnerships with other companies and the local government on projects for music and environmental education and are avid supporters of all preservation efforts of our natural resources, especially fighting the illicit trade of Pernambuco Wood.

The commitment of Arcos Brasil with the preservation of Pernambuco Wood is of immense proportions.

Arcos Brasil since its inception have planted 14,000 trees at our own private land, and distributed to Banco do Brasil, Indigenous tribes, Environmental department of City of Aracruz, INCAPES, Aracruz Celulose to mention a few, over 25,000 seedlings in 2004, over 60,000 seedlings in 2005, and already over 22,000 seedlings in the first quarter of 2006. The number of seedlings fluctuates in relation with the rainfall for the season. Long term is the key; the fruits of our efforts will only show results many decades in the future.

Walter Barbiero
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.

Monique Poullot
POULLOT-VLA

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

A.Lamy á Paris *SOLD*
17778

One of the premiere figures in Parisian bow making of the late 19th and early 20th  centuries, Lamy studied with Husson and Voirin before setting up his own shop in Paris in 1885. His work was in such demand that he never had to make bows for others like most other makers of the time. This bow is an exceptional example by this master and is in excellent condition.

Guillaume á Bruxelles *SOLD*
13455

Gold and silver mounted examples. Pierre Guillaume has become one of the best known and important bow makers in the World. He studied with makers like Morizot, Bazin and Ouchard in Mirecourt. He also operates the famous Maison Bernard in Brussels. We are delighted to be able to offer these fine bows.

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.

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

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.

Primiata Liuteria Italiana
17262

This beautifully made violin represents an exceptional value in a handcrafted Italian violin.

Herman Todt
17825

Heinrich Herman Todt trained in Markneukirchen and worked for an important maker in Busdapest befor reurning home. His workshop made high quality instruments for a number of important shops especially in the U.S. This violin was made for William Lewis and Son in Chicago, one of the largest and most important shops in the country.

G.A. Pfretzschner *SOLD*
19166

The G.A.Pfretzschner workshop in Markneukirchen is best known for their fine bows, but also produced exceptional string instruments as well. This beautiful violin has a truly fine tone.

Paolo Virgoletti
19059

Paolo began his training with his uncle Arturo Virgoletti in 1999. Moving to Cremona, he worked with Elio Severgnini. While there, he had the opportunity to restore fine old instruments and study closely the work of the masters. He worked with master makers in Tokyo and Madrid before opening his own workshop in S.Polo d’Enza near Parma. This beautifully made violin has a full, rich tone with great warmth.

Maurice Bourguignon
12831

After apprenticing with Chevrier in Mirecourt (from age 13) and working at major shops in Paris, Bourguignon went to Brussels and worked with G. Mougenot. He took over his shop in 1910. During his career, he won numerous medals for his work. This violin is in superb condition and has a powerful, brilliant tone.

Paulus Horvath
14935

Horvath is an interesting young maker who has had success in various international competitions. This violin has a brilliant, responsive tone.

Willi Götz *SOLD*
12089

Willi Götz trained in Berlin with Otto Möckel and Ludwig Neuner and Georg Piegendorfer in Augsburg before settling in Markneukirchen in 1903.

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.
 

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