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Older 1980's German Paesold viola bow

This good German viola bow by Paesold is an good quality German handmade piece made around 1980. The round stick of medium strength is stamped Paesold on shaft is of good tension and elasticity and plays notably fluid and active at useful strength. The ebony frog is nickel mounted with a Parisian eye and white/green/rose shimmering pearl slide. With a weight of 66.9 g and a total length of 73,5 cm, the Paesold viola bow's balance point is centered and measured at 26.23 cm including the length of the adjuster. This useful Paesold bow is undamaged, has new hair and works well with most instruments and produces a bright, clear, strong tone.