Lightweight German violin bow - Bubenreuth, 1970's

This lightweight German violin bow was handcrafted in the 1970's in a German Bubenreuth workshop. The light-brown stick is made of quality pernambuco wood, a nice, round stick of good strength and tension that plays actively. The blank ebony frog is decorated with a rose-greenish shimmering mother of pearl slide. The total length of the bow is 74.3 cm, total weight 54.8 g, with a measured balance point at 26.5 cm that is sensed central, slightly shifted to the upper half of the stick, offering best playing qualities. This light violin bow has a strong active stick, is offered ready to play and produces a bright, mellow, warm sound. This violin bow complements dull and mellow sounding violins.