HISTORIC VIOLIN BOWS:

$4,000 and up

 

W.E. Hill & Sons Violin Bow

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Eugene Cuniot [60.0 gm]
Silver-mounted round stick stamped: Cuniot-Hury.  A beautiful French bow from the 1880s.  Picture coming soon.

 

$2,000 to $4,000

   

Arnold Stoess [58.6 gm]

German, gold-mount violin c.1950

 

 

H.R. Pfretzschner Violin Bow [60.4gm]

 

 

Leon Pique Violin Bow [57.7gm]

Made by Otto Hoyer, sold with an unoriginal frog and button.  A great "player's" bow.

 

Dalschaert Violin Bow [60.6gm]

Bow made by the late Philadelphia Orchestra member and bowmaker, Stephane Dalschaert. 

MODERN VIOLIN BOWS:

A renaissance of bowmaking is taking place throughout the world. The quality and refined work that today's makers are showing in their bows is truly outstanding. These new bows can play as well or better than older bows costing many times more. Mount Airy Violins & Bows is proud to promote the work of these makers.

$2,000 to $5,000

 

Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Violin Bow. Custom bows made to order.
Stong, sensitive, high quality bows that allow the musician to sculpt and color their sound.

       

John Aniano Violin Bow[61.1 gm] Check for availability

An esteemed maker who enjoys crafting bows based on some of the fineist historic makers.

Lee Guthrie Violin Bow

Lee Guthrie Violin Bow

Morgan Anderson Violin Bow (sold)

 

 

Mathew Wehling Violin Bow [61.1 gm]

A beautiful violin bow, combining a lyrical design with strength and focus.  This multi medal-winning, French trained bowmaker makes bows with a strong sense of style.

 

   

Robert Dow Violin Bow [63.0 gm]
An up-and-coming bowmaker from the West. Prize winner in the 2004 VSA.

 

William D. Halsey Violin Bow [60.2 gm]
A sensitive and exacting maker whose lyrically designed bows are refined, strong and responsive.

 

 

Joseph Regh Violin Bow [61.5 gm]
An exacting technician who is known for his excellent choice of wood and reasonable prices.

 

Samuel Payton Violin Bow [60.4 gm]

 

Samuel Payton Violin Bow [58.2 gm] [sold]

 

Samuel Payton Violin Bow [61.6 gm] (sold)

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

VIOLIN BOWS FOR THE STUDENT & EMERGING PLAYER:

Commercially made bows that are carried in the shop are hand-picked by Elizabeth Shaak, herself.
Only a few out of dozens are chosen for their superior beauty and playability.

  

Coda Bow Diamond GX Violin Bow

  

Coda Bow Diamond SX Violin Bow

 

Delson Silveira Violin Bow

  

Marco Roposo Violin Bow

Stop by to see what we have in stock, or call us at 215-438-9031.

HISTORIC VIOLA BOWS:

  

R.C. Neauville Viola Bow [70.0gm.]
A worker for Finkel in Switzerland. This bow has the typical Finkel characteristics.
Dark brown octagonal pernambuco stick, ebony frog with silver mountings.

Werner Ernst Viola Bow [72.2gm]

  

Unknown German Viola Bow

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

 

MODERN VIOLA BOWS:

Dear Violists, I know how difficult it is to find bows. If you don't see what you are searching for here, please stop by to see what else we may have or call 215-438-9031 to see what's in stock. Additionally, if I don't have what you want, I may know who does and am happy to refer you and/or arrange trial shipping!               ---Elizabeth

Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak. Custom bows made to order.
Stong, sensitive, high quality bows that allow the musician to sculpt and color their sound.

Samuel Payton Viola Bow [70.5 gm]

 

Samuel Payton Viola Bow [72.5 gm]

 

Eric Lane Viola Bow [68.7gm]

 

Samuel Payton Baroque Viola Bow [55.0 gm]

 

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

VIOLA BOWS FOR THE STUDENT & EMERGING PLAYER:

Commercially made bows that are carried in the shop are hand-picked by Elizabeth Shaak, herself.
Only a few out of dozens are chosen for their superior beauty and playability.

  

Coda Bow Classic Viola Bow

  

De Marchi Viola Bow - Water Violet

  

Ary France Viola Bow

  

John Horst Viola Bow

  

N. Imberti Viola Bow

  

August Prell Viola bow

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

Modern Cello Bows

$2,000 to $5,000

 

                                         Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Cello Bow [gm]
This silver-mounted ebony cello bow has a great penetrating sound and steady control. Was noted as a best sounding bow in bow trials held in New York.   Custom Order.

                                                                                                                                              

 

ELizabeth Vander Veer SHaak Cello Bow - Gold Mounted with Ivory Frog

Evan Orman Cello Bow [79.6gm]

A multi-talented maker who also plays in a professional orchestra.  This is a player's bow, responding quickly and easily, with a great tone.

            

William D. Halsey Cello Bow [80.0gm]
A sensitive and exacting maker whose bows are strong and responsive.

           

Joseph Regh 2003 Cello Bow [77.3gm]
An exacting technician who is known for his excellent choice of wood and reasonable prices.

 

P.W.Bryant gold-mounted cello bow

           

David Russell Young Cello Bow [79.4gm]
An interesting bow with ivory frog and button.

Samuel Payton Cello Bow

  

G.A. Pfretzschner Cello Bow [76.5gm]

  

Marcel Lapierre Cello Bow [78.2gm] (sold)

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

CELLO BOWS FOR THE STUDENT & EMERGING PLAYER

Commercially made bows that are carried in the shop are hand-picked by Elizabeth Shaak, herself.
Only a few out of dozens are chosen for their superior beauty and playability.

         

Marco Raposo Cello Bow [80.2gm]
Cello bow made in the brazilian workshop of Marco Raposo.  A nice playing stick and great value.

Arcos of Brazil Cello Bow [81.5gm]

John Paul Matrix Cello Bow [80.3gm]

Allure Cello Bow [79.5gm]

Arcos of Brazil Braided Carbon Fiber Cello Bow [80.8gm]

We carry Brazilwood and Pernambuco bows from Brazilian makers Marco Raposo, Sousa and Water Violet Bows as well as from Chinese maker Tanglewood. We carry carbon fiber bows from JT Prism and Coda.

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.