French violin bow by Charles Alfred Bazin c.1960 (certificate Pierre Guillaume)

French violin bow by Charles Alfred Bazin, made around 1960. This violin bow impressively demonstrates the craftsmanship of the great Mirecourt bow-making family Bazin, which has matured over generations. The period in which this Alfred Bazin violin bow was made reflects Alfred Bazin’s new direction; in the years following the death of his father, Louis Bazin, he began to step back from commissioned work for violin makers and instead focused on serving a much smaller but discerning clientele directly. It is certain that Charles Alfred Bazin has achieved a true musical stroke of luck with the nickel-mounted violin bow offered here, stamped CHARLES BAZIN: Its exceptionally comfortable playing characteristics, the excellent, forgiving, and rather soft tension, and the balanced feel thanks to a centered center of gravity open up a wide range of interpretive possibilities in its powerful, bright, and radiant tone. The fine, rounded stick, crafted from fine reddish-brown Pernambuco wood, is fitted with a nickel-mounted frog and a one-piece tailpiece. We recommend this classically modern French violin bow and offer it in thoroughly inspected, immediately playable top condition, with a certificate from the renowned expert in French bow making, Pierre Guillaume. Delivered with free shipping, a 30-day return policy, and Corilon’s trade-in guarantee.

Shipping only within European Union. Collection in Munich welcome.