French violin bow, Mirecourt approx. 1950
A simple but excellent French violin bow. This recommendable French bow is the work of either the Laberte or the JTL companies, it was made around 1950 in Mirecourt, France. The round stick is of very good strength and high tension, made of dark brown brasil wood - good bow wood that was used in order to produce inexpensive handmade bows that were demanded by the market. The ebony frog is nickel mounted with pearl eye and pearl slide. The adjuster is a...
A simple but excellent French violin bow. This recommendable French bow is the work of either the Laberte or the JTL companies, it was made around 1950 in Mirecourt, France. The round stick is of very good strength and high tension, made of dark brown brasil wood - good bow wood that was used in order to produce inexpensive handmade bows that were demanded by the market. The ebony frog is nickel mounted with pearl eye and pearl slide. The adjuster is a capsule adjuster. The weight is 63.0 g, the bow has its balance point slightly inclined towards the upper half of the stick. An excellent and beautifully strong and active French violin bow that combines all playing chartacteristics that French violin bows are sought after for by violin players around the globe - offered ready to play, producing a bright, clear and precise strong tone.
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