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

Violin makers in Mittenwald: contemporary masters keeping their tradition alive with their vibrant craftsmanship.

James Tubbs: the classic name in English bow making

Rembert Wurlitzer and the travels of antique violins

The violin: How to select a violin, provenance, value and appraisal

Mirecourt’s new masters: contemporary violin making in Mirecourt

Contemporary violin makers: the modern artisans

Contemporary violin makers from China and Taiwan

German Violin bow. By Albert Thomä, Markneukirchen

This good German violin bow was made by Albert Thomä in Markneukirchen in the mid 20th century. It is a strong sounding, active and tense violin bow is able to add volume, warmth and clarity to the sound of the violin it is played with. This Albert Thomä violin bow features an octagonal stick of medium strength with high tensions made of red-brown premium pernambuco wood equipped with a nickel mounted ebony frog. The stick bears the original "*AlbertThomä'" stamp. The slide is made of white-greenish shimmering Pearl, accurately let into the hard ebony wood. The felt balance-point is well centered and the bow feels handy and well balanced in the hand, playing strong and agile, producing a warm, voluminous, clear sound. The measured balance-point of the 74.7 cm bow is at 25.6 cm from the frog end. Like all instruments and bows from us, in full playing condition. A medium, tense, active, versatile violin bow that deserves our special recommendation.

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