March Staff Picks - Bows
We are wrapping up March with staff bow picks for all strings!
Sabrina’s Choice - Violin Bow
E. Comim Ipe - $1640
Longtime violinist, Sabrina, says that this bow is exceptionally lightweight while still allowing for great control - especially with spiccato.
The E. Comim violin bow is made from Ipe, a popular Pernambuco alternative. It showcases an ovular mother of pearl frog inlay, with a nickel winding, and stunning dark varnish.
Curious? Come give it a whirl at our south location!
“I like it better than most of our Pernambuco bows!”
Mike’s Choice - Viola Bow
Vanderson Schaeffer of Arcos Brasil $825
This bow is flexible and springy at the bounce point for off-the-string strokes, and will help your viola sing with a varied palette of colors.
Balanced more toward the tip than other comparable bows, allowing for a consistently rich sound from frog to tip.
Perfect for chamber music and for soft orchestral passages.
"I love how easily this bow draws out sound even on the C string of huge
violas. It's so flexible and feels like a natural extension of my arm."
Find this accessibly priced viola bow at our North location!
Joanna’s Choice - Cello Bow
Marco Raposo $1100
Great fit for a college student beginning their professional career.
This bow is versatile and easy to handle. It's great for all types of playing, from slow soft pieces, to fast and loud sections.
“It's light and easy to manipulate while still having enough weight at the tip to get a solid tone.”
Come check it out down south!
Nic’s Choice - Bass Bow
Manoel Francisco L’archet Art Deco line - Pernambuco $1295
Perfect for an emerging Professional level bow. This beautiful bass bow’s frog has been carved and contoured, fitted for ease, comfort, and playability. Great for those who prefer petite german style frog, plays well soloistically. Reptile leather grip.
“Gets my two arthritic thumbs up of approval”
Emma’s Choice
John Nowland Consignment Bows
(North Location)
Here at Blackerby, we feature a rotating selection of consignment bows from John Nowland. John has spent the past number of years collecting, restoring, and selling vintage and antique bows. His independent research and experience in the field lends to an interesting lineup of fine bows from various places and eras.
French or German Violin Bow
Stamped G. Cone and Fils Lyon, Pernambuco
The shape of the head and quality of the bow appear stylistically and qualitatively French to John. There is potential the bow may be German, as Germans did make bows for French shops.
Fils Lyon was in business until the 1950’s. This bow was likely made in the 1930’s.