{"title":"Bows","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"contemporary-american-viola-bow-by-morgan-andersen","title":"A Fine American Viola Bow by Morgan Andersen","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine silver mounted viola bow by the contemporary American master achetier, Morgan Andersen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter graduating from the Violin Making School of America in Salt Lake City, Morgan Andersen spent 1978 and 1979 learning the art of bow making with Frank Passa in San Francisco who had worked with Simone Sacconi at the Wurlitzer shop in New York. Passa had also received guidance in his bow making from Emile Ouchard. After working for Passa, Andersen returned to his native Washington State where he has been a self-employed bow maker ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1986, Andersen won two gold medals for his work in the Violin Society of America competition. This was followed by another gold medal in 1988 which eliminated him from competition in subsequent VSA events. In 1991 he won a 3rd prize for violin bow in the City of Paris competition. Between 1992 and 2006 he has been a judge of bows at four VSA competitions. In 2011 he again entered the Etienne Vatelot City of Paris Competition, and was awarded the Grand Prix for his violin bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e70 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37624325243079,"sku":"VLAB0001","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/106B81C8-F324-431B-AC03-5A982AAECF60.jpg?v=1606075963"},{"product_id":"simple-baroque-cello-bow-in-snakewood","title":"Simple Baroque Cello Bow in Snakewood","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Cohen Violins, we stay apprised of what’s currently available on the market and are pleased to represent less expensive items when they meet our quality criteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple baroque style cello bow will surely beef up your Bach or bring some Tidings of Joy to your next Messiah performance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37683724419271,"sku":"CB0005","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_e8ebcff3-80e6-4abf-91c6-09fda01f160d.jpg?v=1606706684"},{"product_id":"a-snakewood-baroque-cello-bow","title":"A Snakewood Baroque Cello Bow","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Cohen Violins, we stay apprised of what’s currently available on the market and are pleased to represent less expensive items when they meet our quality criteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple baroque style cello bow will surely beef up your Bach or bring some Tidings of Joy to your next Messiah performance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37683728023751,"sku":"CB0006","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_0ab28773-758e-4aee-8791-9afb2df354b3.jpg?v=1606706811"},{"product_id":"a-fine-swiss-bow-in-gold-by-pierre-guillaume","title":"A Fine Belgian Bow In Gold by Pierre Guillaume","description":"\u003cp\u003eHead of the famous Maison Bernard in Brussels, Belgium, Pierre Guillaume needs little introduction. Having studied with Morizot, Bazin, and Ouchard in Mirecourt, he has become one of the most well respected and important achetiers of our time. His bows are highly sought after for orchestral and solo playing alike and I am very pleased to present this gold mounted bow for your consideration. Technical description and more info upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre 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, Belgium. \u003cbr\u003eThis gold mounted bow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine bow by this world-class maker. The stick is made from orange-brown pernambuco with ivory tip plate and gold wire winding. The ebony frog is mounted in gold with mother-of-pearl eyes. The button is ebony with two gold rings. Weight is 63 grams. A strong, yet flexible stick, this bow is excellent for the soloist or orchestral player. It draws a full, rich tone with ample focus and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37684006846663,"sku":"VLNB0007","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image.png?v=1606714276"},{"product_id":"robert-m-ernst-german-violin-bow","title":"A Nickel Mounted German Violin Bow By Robert M. Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade German violin bow by Robert M. Ernst, stamped by the maker to the player side of the handle and “Germany” behind the frog; with a round pernambuco stick, a fully lined nickel mounted frog with a pearl eye, matching solid nickel button, silver on copper winding and lizard leather thumb grip. Straight, in good condition throughout, with minor wear to the frog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37684409106631,"sku":"VLNB0012","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_b17d81d7-085b-4288-b267-457bc7b43487.jpg?v=1606720484"},{"product_id":"a-nickel-mounted-bow-from-the-siefert-workshop","title":"A Nickel Mounted Violin Bow from the Siefert Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quality tool at an affordable price is something the industry has come to expect from the Siefert production, whose workshop line is stamped, W. Siefert. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inexpensive but consistent workhorse of a violin bow at a modest price. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37684417822919,"sku":"VLNB0013","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_b4d1c818-4bef-4fec-adf2-347138c0d5e1.jpg?v=1606720828"},{"product_id":"a-german-violin-bow-stamped-lupot","title":"A French Violin Bow Stamped “Lupot”","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSurprisingly sprightly and delightfully nimble, this old pernambuco bow boasts a delicate head and balanced weight of exactly 58 grams; with silver winding, and a fully lined nickel mounted frog with inlaid pearl eyes, and a new tip facing. French, with a later solid nickel button. \u003c\/span\u003eStamped “Lupot” on the player side of the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37692506603719,"sku":"VLNB0018","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_edefd678-69e2-47f6-b27c-77698faf8ed6.jpg?v=1606788448"},{"product_id":"a-mid-century-german-sivori-violin-bow-1","title":"Mid-Century German Sivori Violin Bow In Nickel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-century German “Sivori” violin bow. Also stamped “Germany” behind the frog and with a diamond emblem framing an “R.” Although I’ve heard people say these bows were a lower level line from the Nurnberger shop, I’ve always associated that secondary stamp with the Alfons Reidl workshop, but yet another luthier insists they are from the Roth shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say, a good trade bow. 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Snake wood, also known as Amourette for its lovely figure is actually denser and heavier than pernambuco. (I personally tend to favor classical era bows crafted from it.) French and German workshops would imitate its figure by painting (staining) lines across their lower level sticks, those made from Brazilwood and ironwood...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving said that, this Circa 1900 violin bow from Mirecourt, France., certainly proves to be one of the exceptions. Balancing out at 58.4 grams after a full spa treatment: cleaning, polishing, new pearl eye in the button, new tip facing and tip plate, straightening, two-toned silk lapping, lizard leather thumb grip, and fresh hair. The result is aesthetic, yet humble - a pleasingly consistent tool with a touch of heritage and an otherwise nebulous provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37717977661639,"sku":"VLNB0023","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/EF00EBB4-505D-44EC-B71B-FF671EEB61E0.jpg?v=1607765786"},{"product_id":"a-snakewood-baroque-violin-bow","title":"A Snakewood Baroque Violin Bow","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Cohen Violins, we stay apprised of what’s currently available on the market and are pleased to represent less expensive items when they meet our quality criteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple baroque style violin bow will surely beef up your Bach or bring some Tidings of Joy to your next Messiah performance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37739397710023,"sku":"VLNB0026","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_116fb87a-0162-46c2-8700-d6ff11f08e09.jpg?v=1607307521"},{"product_id":"a-baroque-violin-bow-in-snakewood","title":"A Baroque Violin Bow In Snakewood","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Cohen Violins, we stay apprised of what’s currently available on the market and are pleased to represent less expensive items when they meet our quality criteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis step-up baroque style violin bow will surely beef up your Bach or bring some Tidings of Joy to your next Messiah performance. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37739402035399,"sku":"VLNB0027","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_d393a160-ad5e-4e80-b035-67f07362ee93.jpg?v=1607307662"},{"product_id":"a-fine-silver-mounted-viola-bow-by-john-norwood-lee","title":"A Fine Silver Mounted Viola Bow by John Norwood Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine silver mounted viola bow from the renowned contemporary American Achetier, John Norwood Lee; weighing exactly 70 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Norwood Lee began his career in Chicago in the workshop of Bein \u0026amp; Fushi in 1977. Although he continued making bows for that firm, among several others, he went into business for himself and opened his own workshop at which he now has two apprentices of his own. His bows are highly regarded for their playing qualities and are used and well loved by professionals all over the world. He offers a variety of tools at different price points, but charges $6,500 today for his personal masterworks. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39355107999943,"sku":"VLAB0019","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_16c28c07-08a6-4660-ad19-09af045237c9.jpg?v=1615272992"},{"product_id":"second-quarter-eighteenth-century-school-of-maire-violin-bow","title":"Second Quarter Nineteenth Century, School of Maire Violin Bow.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rather lovely example of early nineteenth century French work following the style of Nicolas Remy Maire (1800-1878); featuring a plain ebony frog with an open tench and traditional bone button and corresponding tip facing, without a liner, mounted on an ironwood shaft, and finished with a two-toned silk lapping. Imbued with excellent playing properties, with a balanced weight of 60.8 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39746442133703,"sku":"VLNB0034","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_6a32c4dc-b45a-4002-afff-323e77918b89.jpg?v=1618871414"},{"product_id":"a-good-silver-mounted-german-violin-bow","title":"A Good Silver Mounted German Violin Bow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis violin bow was crafted from an exceptional piece of pernambuco, nicely flamed, strong, supple, and complete with a fully lined silver mounted frog; stamped “Professional” to the player side of the handle and “Made In Germany” on the audience side, denoting that it was made for export and possibly distributed through the Chadwick Company in England. Though it presents on the lighter side, with a balanced weight of 57.2 grams, it performs admirably.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40930469806279,"sku":"VLNB0048","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_ca24f2a4-13b7-4619-aee6-8acd821f00b2.jpg?v=1631609031"},{"product_id":"an-early-20th-century-violin-bow","title":"An Early 20th Century Violin Bow","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modest German violin bow hailing from the earlier part of the 20th century, the frog, fully lined in nickel with a well crafted slide backed by nickel and weighing 57.5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40930590982343,"sku":"VLNB0050","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_0d70c759-741b-4208-a444-39db00d68481.jpg?v=1631610062"},{"product_id":"a-good-contemporary-cello-bow-after-simon-by-sarah-bystrom","title":"A Good Contemporary Cello Bow After Simon By Sarah Bystrom.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good contemporary silver mounted cello bow after Simon by American achetier, Sarah Bystrom; meticulously crafted from well selected pernambuco, with clean lines and a refined yet personally stylized aesthetic, I believe this cello bow to be both an excellent value and sound investment, no pun intended. The frog, silver on ebony, without a liner, matched with a three piece button and silk on tinsel lapping, with goat skin leather thumb grip. 80.4 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Bystrom apprenticed with John Reed in Red Wing Minnesota while studying both classical technique and Celtic fiddling from him, completing two violins by the age of 17. She continued her luthier studies under his direction and the tutorage of Lisbeth Nelson Butler at the esteemed Violin and Bow Repair program at Minnesota State College Southeast, from which she graduated in 2013. After completing these studies, she moved to Nashville Tennessee to work as the bow rehair and repair technician at Williams Fine Violins for several years and also began to study bow making under the direction of Rodney Mohr. She is a member of the Violin Society of America and has attended numerous workshops through Oberlin College, Learning Trade Secrets, and networking with others in the field. She now operates independently in Nashville, making bows and specializing in repairs, rehairs, and provides other professional services such as instrument set up and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40946685575367,"sku":"CB0016","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_37fdf966-cb26-460c-b7c9-2d342c09e20a.jpg?v=1631841369"},{"product_id":"an-interesting-gold-ox-horn-mounted-viola-bow-possibly-the-work-of-henderson","title":"An Interesting Gold \u0026 Ox Horn Mounted Viola Bow; Possibly By Frank Henderson.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Unusual Gold and Ox Horn Mounted Viola Bow; Possibly by Frank Henderson, with an ivory tip plate, whalebone lapping, and leather thumb grip. The frog, demonstrating wear to the thumb projection, fully lined and mounted in gold, with a matching single piece adjuster of unusual tooling. The head appears to be rather loosely inspired by Kittel, showing off the quality and figuration of this pernambuco selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a balanced weight of 74 grams, this viola bow pulls a robust, almost raw tone that is rich in color with clearly ringing overtones; fantastic tracking and contact, decidedly easy to shape blossoms of sound, with an even, punchy quality to the start of articulations and effortlessly consistent spiccato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41376201900231,"sku":"VLAB0029","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_107a615d-db0e-4f22-8494-445d2b28adb3.jpg?v=1638064385"},{"product_id":"vladimir-radosavljevic-1018-a-german-bass-bow","title":"Vladimir Radosavljevic # 1018, A German Bass Bow","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVladimir Radosavljevic‘s # 1018, A German style bass bow without lapping or grip and a perfectly balanced weight of 138.1 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVladimir Radosavljevic (b. 1971 - ) is a Serbian-American Achetier from Belgrade with an internationally celebrated reputation for crafting bows of the highest quality and artistic distinction. His individually tailored personal works and masterful copies are sought after the world over by performers of the highest order and discerning collectors alike, and are inspired by his own private collection of rare, important, and historic French bows. After spending many highly prolific years in both New York and Brazil, Vladimir now resides in historic Savannah, GA, and also has workshops in both Miami, FL, and Belgrade subsequent to commissions from both the Belgrade Philharmonic and Radio Orchestra of Belgrade to equip their entire string sections with his bows. Vladimir has earned the rare distinction of producing over 1000 bows by the age of 50 and boasts an auction record of $7,800 through Tarisio, a testament to his artistry and command of tradition that only a handful of achetiers achieve within their own lifetime. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVladimir’s early background was that of an accomplished violinist; after 14 years of study and graduating from the University of Music in Belgrade, he won a position in 1991 with Teatre T in Belgrade, performing there until he emigrated to the United States in 1993. He met Jose Da Cunha in New York and soon after began repairing bows under the supervision of Michael Gerson, a pupil of Otto Erdesz, who would introduce him to Jaquez Francois, for whom he would occasionally provide rehairs and restorations. In 1995, Vladimir also began providing services for Brice Dupin de St Cyr’s Carnegie Hall office, and Constanatin Popesku of Connecticut. In 1998, Vladimir was introduced to Carlos Martins Del Picchia, who studied bow making at Bein and Fushi of Chicago and with Andrew Dipper of Clair Givens Violins in Minneapolis. Together, they opened a workshop in Brazil and Vladimir began to make bows under the supervision of Del Picchia. He would travel back to New York regularly and began a lifelong collaboration and friendships with Isaac Salchow and Christophe Landon, who deeply influenced his work. In 2006, Vladimir moved back to the United States, bringing in tow the most premium selection of pernambuco to continue his craft and began collaborations with performers and master teachers such as Eric Shumsky and David Krueger of the Summit Music Festival, among many others of storied success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCohen Violins is now among a select group of highly esteemed purveyors to represent Vladimir Radosavljevic’s bows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41437829955783,"sku":"BB0001","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/1E3D1086-25E1-471F-8E3C-43383BA117B2.jpg?v=1638153298"},{"product_id":"silver-mounted-emil-hermann-viola-bow","title":"Silver Mounted Emil Werner *** Viola Bow","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good silver mounted German viola bow by Emil Werner, likely dating to the 1950’s; featuring fine craftsmanship and selection of materials, with a strong stick of consistent flexibility through the entirety of its length, clean articulations, and easy response to changes of pressure and speed. Not yet appreciating like French bows of the same era, German bows of this variety represent an excellent value in today’s market and a sound investment in yourself, if you’ll forgive the pun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41442853486791,"sku":"VLAB0031","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_2bd6e206-54e8-44d9-85fc-ee19ac87a4e7.jpg?v=1638608216"},{"product_id":"a-decorative-german-bow-in-the-style-of-vuillaume","title":"A Decorative German Bow In The Style of Vuillaume","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decorative German bow in nickel and ebony in the style of Vuillaume, with an idiosyncratic frog running along a rounded track set into the bottom facets of the handle. The rounded ferrule offering  more control in softer passages, but with a thinner bead of hair overall. Decorative button. New tip facing, hair, silk on silk lapping, and lizard leather thumb grip. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41663124046023,"sku":"VLNB0059","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_69348613-e140-4824-9f4a-29b5d13a6845.jpg?v=1642542790"},{"product_id":"a-silver-mounted-viola-bow-by-emile-werner","title":"A Silver Mounted Viola Bow by Emile Werner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good silver mounted German viola bow by Emile Werner \u003cspan\u003e(1906 – 1973) \u003c\/span\u003efrom the collection of a New York Philharmonic retiree; featuring fine craftsmanship and selection of materials, with a strong stick of consistent flexibility through the entirety of its length, clean articulations, and easy response to changes of pressure and speed. Not yet appreciating like French bows of the same era, German bows of this variety represent an excellent value in today’s market and a sound investment in yourself, if you’ll forgive the pun. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42256929194183,"sku":"VLAB0039","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_2362bcbb-1006-4b25-93ad-d6c3c30e1aae.jpg?v=1657487449"},{"product_id":"manoel-francisco-special-silver-mounted-viola-bow","title":"Manoel Francisco Special Silver Mounted Viola Bow","description":"\u003cp\u003eManoel Francisco is perhaps the most celebrated Achetier from Arcos Brazil, producing dazzling copies and personal models of a level which has come to the market at this price point. This silver mounted bow after Vuillaume is one of his special models, representing his more refined output without the additional expense of gold mounts. Chevalling to the frog, on a track, with select pernambuco for the stick and a well defined head. Completely handmade and artisanal, with a final balanced weight of **.* grams and producing a colorful, broad tone with ample bite and effortless tracking. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade In","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285240811719,"sku":"VLAB0040","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_2ffa4a8a-7943-4b9a-8f08-960fb66f28bc.jpg?v=1671591316"},{"product_id":"a-contemporary-viola-bow-after-vuillaume-by-jesse-burndt","title":"A Contemporary Viola Bow After Vuillaume By Jesse Berndt","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Achetier Jesse Berndt resides and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jesse earned a music degree and began working as a craftsman in 2000 with a retired violin maker, going on to attend the New Hampshire Violin Craftsmanship Institute in 2004, with a focus in bow making and bow repairs. He worked independently in Cleveland from 2008-2011, and has participated in the summer workshops at Oberlin College in Ohio from 2010 to 2019. He is an elected member of the (AFVBM) American Federation of Violin and Bow makers, and has travelled as far as Jamaica and Taiwan for specialized repair work. His work features a broad range of styles, featuring historically informed copies and personalized original designs which take inspiration from the former.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI personally picked out two viola bows at the 2022 (AVS) American Viola Society Festival and 47th Congress in Columbus, Georgia and can attest to their quality. This viola bow after Vuillaume features what we call a Vuillaume System, a rounded track on the underside of the handle upon which the frog is set. The large silver mounted frog originally caught my eye for the carefully detailed chevalling of the edges; well matched by a distinctive three piece button and silver lapping. The stick is strong, but springy, allowing for clear and easy articulation and off the string strokes, without losing connection to the string, and boasts a supple, focused sound, with a broader but well defined quality that is sometimes difficult to come by at this price point. Well balanced at 71.3 grams and resting comfortably in the hand. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42296793432263,"sku":"VLAB0041","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_450308d1-153b-414a-9a4b-d2d651a2ea6f.jpg?v=1657487374"},{"product_id":"a-contemporary-viola-bow-by-jesse-berndt","title":"A Contemporary Viola Bow By Jesse Berndt","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Achetier Jesse Berndt resides and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jesse earned a music degree and began working as a craftsman in 2000 with a retired violin maker, going on to attend the New Hampshire Violin Craftsmanship Institute in 2004, with a focus in bow making and bow repairs. He worked independently in Cleveland from 2008-2011, and has participated in the summer workshops at Oberlin College in Ohio from 2010 to 2019. He is an elected member of the (AFVBM) American Federation of Violin and Bow makers, and has travelled as far as Jamaica and Taiwan for specialized repair work. His work features a broad range of styles, featuring historically informed copies and personalized original designs which take inspiration from the former.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI personally picked out two viola bows at the 2022 (AVS) American Viola Society Festival and 47th Congress in Columbus, Georgia and can attest to their quality. This bow felt immediately responsive to the touch and features a silk on silver tinsel lapping for the grip, with a silver mounted frog that has a rather comfortably shaped thumb projection. The action is springy, perhaps sprightly, without any nervous tendencies, and pulls a warm sound with a broader but crisp quality. Articulation is commendable with particularly easy, consistent spiccato and bariolage strokes. Perfectly balanced at 69.4 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42296811520199,"sku":"VLAB0042","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_9ff46e5e-09cd-4ca5-8004-d25f6ed974fb.jpg?v=1657487396"},{"product_id":"a-fine-contemporary-viola-bow-by-vladimir-radosavljevic-991","title":"A Fine Contemporary Viola Bow By Vladimir Radosavljevic, #991.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA highly desirable, fine contemporary silver mounted viola bow by \u003cspan\u003eVladimir Radosavljevic, his # 991, stamped to the underside of the handle, finished in silver and brown silk winding, with a brown lizard leather and weighing 73.5 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVladimir Radosavljevic (b. 1971 - ) is a Serbian-American Achetier from Belgrade with an internationally celebrated reputation for crafting bows of the highest quality and artistic distinction. His individually tailored personal works and masterful copies are sought after the world over by performers of the highest order and discerning collectors alike, and are inspired by his own private collection of rare, important, and historic French bows. After spending many highly prolific years in both New York and Brazil, Vladimir now resides in historic Savannah, GA, and also has workshops in both Miami, FL, and Belgrade subsequent to commissions from both the Belgrade Philharmonic and Radio Orchestra of Belgrade to equip their entire string sections with his bows. Vladimir has earned the rare distinction of producing over 1000 bows by the age of 50 and boasts an auction record of $7,800 through Tarisio, a testament to his artistry and command of tradition that only a handful of achetiers achieve within their own lifetime. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVladimir’s early background was that of an accomplished violinist; after 14 years of study and graduating from the University of Music in Belgrade, he won a position in 1991 with Teatre T in Belgrade, performing there until he emigrated to the United States in 1993. He met Jose Da Cunha in New York and soon after began repairing bows under the supervision of Michael Gerson, a pupil of Otto Erdesz, who would introduce him to Jaquez Francois, for whom he would occasionally provide rehairs and restorations. In 1995, Vladimir also began providing services for Brice Dupin de St Cyr’s Carnegie Hall office, and Constanatin Popesku of Connecticut. In 1998, Vladimir was introduced to Carlos Martins Del Picchia, who studied bow making at Bein and Fushi of Chicago and with Andrew Dipper of Clair Givens Violins in Minneapolis. Together, they opened a workshop in Brazil and Vladimir began to make bows under the supervision of Del Picchia. He would travel back to New York regularly and began a lifelong collaboration and friendships with Isaac Salchow and Christophe Landon, who deeply influenced his work. In 2006, Vladimir moved back to the United States, bringing in tow the most premium selection of pernambuco to continue his craft and began collaborations with performers and master teachers such as Eric Shumsky and David Krueger of the Summit Music Festival, among many others of storied success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCohen Violins is now among a select group of highly esteemed purveyors to represent Vladimir Radosavljevic’s bows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42395015708871,"sku":"VLAB0044","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_6d11ea9a-89a4-4789-8d4e-879f52e8e5d5.jpg?v=1657488127"},{"product_id":"a-gold-mounted-cello-bow-by-j-s-finkel","title":"A Fine Gold Mounted Cello Bow by J.S. 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Presenting in good overall condition, with wear to the handle ahead of the thumb projection and perfectly balanced at 82.4 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42581471953095,"sku":"CB0020","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/A54367B3-E18A-46F4-B19E-EA4EEC0891A3.jpg?v=1723085680"},{"product_id":"an-elegant-gold-mounted-violin-bow-by-rodney-mohr","title":"An Elegant Gold Mounted Violin Bow by Rodney Mohr","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Rodney Mohr has been actively making bows for nearly 40 years and is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers. Mr. Mohr has produced over 1,100 bows, making him one of the nation's most prolific bow makers, and as one of the country's leading restorers, Mr. Mohr also has restored a countless number of fine bows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs past Co-Director of the Violin Society of America’s Oberlin Bow Restoration Workshop, Mr. Mohr has taught many students the fine art of repair and restoration with a conservative approach in mind. He has been a guest instructor at the North Bennett Street School in Boston and given demonstrations at Violin Society conventions, and the Chicago School of Violin Making, where he is an alumnus and serves as a board member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Mohr has won numerous awards in international competitions, including the Violin Society of America International Competitions and the Concours International de Paris. Mr. Mohr holds the distinction of Hors’ Concours by the VSA. His bows appear in such publications as Discovering Bows for the Double Bass by Christopher Brown and Wanderer Wonderer: The Violin and Bow Collection of Bruce Babbitt by Bruce Babbitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Mohr has served as President of the Violin Society of America and President of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, and has served on the Governing Boards of both organizations. He now serves as Director of Learning Trade Secrets, LLC, \"A Fine Stringed Instrument Making \u0026amp; Restoration Program\".  Rodney has refrained from bow judging at the VSA competitions while his daughter, Katherine, competes.” - Excerpted from Trade Secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42883356098759,"sku":"VLNB0071","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_b6bb0271-218f-48f4-9c77-f078b4605064.jpg?v=1671591406"},{"product_id":"c-h-buthod-by-jtl-a-french-bow-with-vuillaume-system","title":"C.H. 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Their extensive catalogue and collections serviced every niche of the classical music industry, ranging from commercial instruments a child might start their musical journey on to definitive works still honored and sought after today by performers and collectors alike, as well as everything you could imagine in between. The stick bears a brand stamp to the handle after Charles Louis Buthod, who worked with JTL from 1857 and managed the workshop as foreman for many years. Though it would be difficult to say exactly who made this violin bow, there is no argument that it caries the historical significance of both the JTL firm and the time honored traditions of French bowmaking, for which Mirecourt might as well be Mecca.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vichy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43036278227143,"sku":"VLNB0075","price":5650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_1320b986-8884-473f-b4e3-f96156294403.jpg?v=1677538479"},{"product_id":"an-early-20th-c-german-bow-by-edwin-lothar-hermann","title":"A Pre WWII German Bow By Edwin Lothar Hermann","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdwin Lothar Hermann (1914\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-1987) \u003c\/span\u003ehailed from a storied dynasty of achetiers  spanning more than 200 years, which included the likes of C.W. Knopf. At the height of his craft and during his own lifetime, his bows sold for as much as those of his now more esteemed French colleagues, Sartory, Ouchard, and Fetique too. A quality tool of admirable craftsmanship and material selection, featuring well chosen pernambuco, sterling silver mounts, with its original faceplate and a final balanced weight of 60.2 grams. Stamped with the family crest to the ebony frog, the maker’s name to the player side of the handle, and “Germany” on the underside of the handle behind the frog. Excellent playing properties, with a vibrant well seasoned sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43036306243783,"sku":"VLNB0078","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_23a4dbb4-bc27-4c73-bc5d-88fb3f9b18dc.jpg?v=1677994671"},{"product_id":"francois-lotte-violin-bow-for-jtl-branded-pillot","title":"Francois Lotte Violin Bow for JTL, Branded Pillot.","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrancois Lotte was one of several makers whom used the “Pillot” brand (which had three iterations) stamped on the player side handle of this bow; likely made for JTL, this pernambuco bow is strong and straight, demonstrating that supple, flexible quality for which French bows of this vintage are still very much in demand. Nickel mounted, original in all its major components, including the face plate, with a new silk on silk lapping and lizard leather thumb grip and a balanced weight of 60.3 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084367888583,"sku":"VLNB0082","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_9ee104ee-eed8-4f97-a332-244e3b9d09f6.jpg?v=1677993094"},{"product_id":"a-french-violin-bow-from-marc-laberte","title":"A Good French Violin Bow from Marc Laberte.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarc André Joseph Laberte (1880 - 1963) inherited the family workshop founded by his father, Pierre Alexis Laberte and Maurice-Emile Laberte in 1876. Although records indicate that he was actively involved as both a luthier and bow maker as early as 1911, he would inherit the leadership role at the firm only a few years later in 1915. Under his leadership the firm flourished and grew, collecting and producing both master instruments and renowned craftsman such as Gerorge Apparut, \u003c\/span\u003eCharles Brugère, and \u003cspan\u003eCamille Poirson, to name a few. In 1919, he had successfully managed a merger with Fourier \u003c\/span\u003eMagnié to establish Laberte-Humbert Frères, Fourier Magnié Réunis, which employed over 300 tradesman by the following year. André Emile Philippe Laberte would pick up his fathers mantle as the fifth generation luthier to manage the company but struggled to maintain production, distribution, and further diversification through the turmoil of WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid century pernambuco violin bow from the Laberte family workshop well represents the meticulous craftsmanship for which the firms’ more famous craftsman are so highly esteemed. This clean example features a two toned silk on silk lapping with black lizard leather thumb grip; the frog, nickel mounted, with a Parisian eye, and matching three piece button. Original in all its parts and in a fantastic state of preservation. Balanced at 56.5 grams and demonstrating a voice that is large, open, with clear overtones and the characteristic silkiness after which French bows are so often sought; altogether, belying it’s light weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43148454068423,"sku":"VLNB0083","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/image_c476bf53-821c-4aba-a8ae-827d123c1e55.jpg?v=1687307462"},{"product_id":"an-exemplary-viola-bow-from-francois-xavier-bazin","title":"An Exemplary Viola Bow From Francois Xavier Bazin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exemplary French Viola bow from the workshop of and possibly by Francois Xavier Bazin (1824-1865). FX Bazin is regarded as the patriarch of one of the most esteemed Mirecourt bow making dynasties; characteristic work with clear influences from Simon and Peccatte, with whom he purportedly studied as early as 1840 (though there is no evidence to support this claim). Established his own workshop in 1845, had six children, and died young - passing the workshop to his son and prolific successor, Charles Nicolas Bazin II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine example features a classical 19th century open trench frog and bone button, both of which are original and in good condition. Mammoth ivory tip facing and new silk lapping with brown lizard leather thumb grip, for a colorful twist on a traditional take. Accompanied by a Salchow certificate dating the example to about 1860.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167981207751,"sku":"VLAB0049","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_37387d8d-b967-40bd-8b83-68bd33af231a.jpg?v=1681702167"},{"product_id":"a-silver-mounted-violin-bow-by-hans-baumler","title":"A Silver Mounted Violin Bow By Hans Baumler","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeighing in at 60.6 grams, this silver mounted German bow stamped “Hans Baumler” to the player side of the handle demonstrates articulable rigidity, allowing just enough flexibility for punchy articulations and easy, consistent spicatto strokes. It features attractive pearl eyes to the sides of the ebony frog and button, with matching selection for the slide, and it’s original ivory faceplate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167982256327,"sku":"VLNB0085","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_61e78317-ef0b-45cb-8646-37056eb18c78.jpg?v=1681702309"},{"product_id":"20th-century-german-voirin-violin-bow-s-e","title":"20th Century German “Voirin” Violin Bow, S\/E.","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeighing 60.5 grams, this 20th century German violin bow sits right in the sweet spot for price and performance. Silver mounted and original in all its major parts, including its original tip facing, the bow has received a new silk on silk lapping and black lizard leather thumb grip for balance, which I personally set. Faintly brandstamped “Voirin” to the player side handle above the frog. Strong yet still supple, with consistency through the stick, the bow draws a colorful, seasoned sound and demonstrates easy control over the full gamut of articulations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167982485703,"sku":"VLNB0086","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_52f23bf0-15ff-4076-bc0d-c55ac9b1313e.jpg?v=1681702608"},{"product_id":"a-swiss-bow-by-markus-fischer","title":"A Swiss Violin Bow By Markus Fischer.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA contemporary Swiss bow made by a prominent member of the Finkel family’s Brienz workshop, representing the fourth generation production from this famed bow making dynasty. More specifically, an altogether elegant and exactingly precise tool by the hand of Marcus Fischer. Silver mounted and original in all its parts, Swiss bows such as these are categorically generalized as being firmer than French bows while still exhibiting some of their more supple and sprightly qualities in comparison to German bows. Of course, good is good, and that is all to say that this is absolutely a quality tool meriting consideration and trial. Balanced weight of 61.2 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43188604436679,"sku":"VLNB0089","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/image_c9ae2e7a-5da2-42f6-a128-b451016c31a2.jpg?v=1687307373"},{"product_id":"a-french-violin-bow-from-jtl-stamped-ch-buthod","title":"A French Violin Bow From JTL Stamped, “CH. 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Mindful of conservation efforts, the workshop specializes in reclaimed wood, carefully producing handmade bows for the violin family of instruments, with more affordable options utilizing semi-finished frogs from Bogaro \u0026amp; Clemente in Italy. With the recent shortage in ethically sourced pernambuco, finely crafted cello bows such as this are well in demand. 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