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 book on the German bow makers.