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More detailed information about stringed instruments and the history of violin making.

J. & A. Beares and Beares: expertise during changing times

James Tubbs: the classic name in English bow making

Bazin’s grandchildren: bow making in turbulent times

Rembert Wurlitzer and the travels of antique violins

Marcus Klimke: a highly decorated luthier

Amnon Weinstein and the Violins of Hope

The end of violin making in Klingenthal

Violin bow - 1950's, silver mounted Markneukirchen

This good quality silver mounted violin bow was made approx. 1950 in Markneukirchen, Saxony, a skilled work that was made of attractive light-brown pernambuco wood. The delicate round stick features elasticity and plays rather softly. The elegant head is finely carved, the fine silver-mounted ebony frog has a slide of greenish mother-of-pearl, that is typical for Markneukirchen bow making. The percieved balance point is in the upper half of the stick, the measured balance point is at 25.8 cm of the total length of 74.5 cm. A recommendable, medium to soft violin bow, that is forgiving at play and features a bright, warm sound of character.