Bows for Sale

              

Community Music Salon at the Shop                                 Rens Van der Zalm playing his "Shaak" bow with Andy Irvine     

Our beautiful store and studio on historic Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy is easy to get to and has plenty of free parking.  Besides Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak's custom made bows, we sell the best selection of modern violin, viola, cello and bass bows in the Delaware Valley, made by some of the premier craftspeople in the United States, Germany, France, China and Brazil.

Violins are also for sale -- 1/16 to full-size -- for the beginner and serious student, from $160 up to $5000. We can also order violas of various sizes.


Violin Bows

HISTORIC VIOLIN BOWS:

 

Over $5,000

Moinel Cherpitel - Charles Amedee Moinel - Violin Bow   Moinel Cherpitel - Charles Amedee Moinel - Violin Bow

Moinel Cherpitel Violin Bow - Charles Amedee Moinel [57.0gm]

 

W.E. Hill & Sons Violin Bow

Picture coming

Eugene Cuniot [60.0 gm]
Silver-mounted round stick stamped: Cuniot-Hury.  A beautiful French bow from the 1880s.  Picture coming soon.

 

$2,000 to $5,000

 

Edigius Dorfler violin bow    Edigius Dorfler violin bow

Egidius Dorfler Violin Bow [61.0 gm]

A very refined gold-mounted violin bow by German bow maker Egidius Dorfler.

H.R. Pfretzschner Violin Bow H.R. Pfretzschner Violin Bow

H.R. Pfretzschner Violin Bow [60.4gm]

 

H.R. Pfretzschner Violin Bow   H.R. Pfretzschner Violin Bow

H.R. Pfretzschner Violin Bow [64.9gm]

Leon Fique Violin Bow  Leon Fique Violin Bow

Leon Pique Violin Bow [57.7gm]

Made by Otto Hoyer, sold with an unoriginal frog and button.  A great "player's" bow.

 

Dalschaert Violin Bow [60.6gm]

Bow made by the late Philadelphia Orchestra member and bowmaker, Stephane Dalschaert. 

 

Ron Forester Violin Bow

  

MODERN VIOLIN BOWS:

A renaissance of bowmaking is taking place throughout the world. The quality and refined work that today's makers are showing in their bows is truly outstanding. These new bows can play as well or better than older bows costing many times more. Mount Airy Violins & Bows is proud to promote the work of these makers.

$2,000 to $5,000

Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Violin Bow   Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Violin Bow

Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Violin Bow. Custom bows made to order.
Stong, sensitive, high quality bows that allow the musician to sculpt and color their sound.

       

John Aniano Violin Bow[61.1 gm] Check for availability

An exacting maker who enjoys crafting bows based on some of the finest historic makers.

 

Mathew Wehling Violin Bow Mathew Wehling Violin Bow    Mathew Wehling Violin Bow [61.1 gm]

A beautiful violin bow, combining a lyrical design with strength and focus.  This multi medal-winning, French trained bowmaker makes exacting bows with a strong sense of style.

 

Robert Dow Violin Bow    Robert Dow Violin Bow

Robert Dow Violin Bow [63.0 gm]
An up-and-coming bowmaker from the West. Prize winner in the 2004 VSA.

William D. Halsey Violin Bow   William D. Halsey Violin Bow

William D. Halsey Violin Bow [60.2 gm]
A sensitive and exacting maker whose lyrically designed bows are refined, strong and responsive.

Lee Guthrie Violin Bow   Lee Guthrie Violin Bow

Lee Guthrie Violin Bow [60.8gm]

A strong, beautiful bow with a solid feel that hugs the string.

 

Joseph Regh Violin Bow [61.5 gm]
An exacting technician who is known for his excellent choice of wood and reasonable prices.

Samuel Payton Violin Bow   Samuel Payton Violin Bow

Samuel Payton Violin Bow [58.2 gm]

Samuel Payton Violin Bow   Samuel Payton Violin Bow

Samuel Payton Violin Bow [61.6 gm]

 

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

VIOLIN BOWS FOR THE STUDENT & EMERGING PLAYER:

Commercially made bows that are carried in the shop are hand-picked by Elizabeth Shaak, herself.
Only a few out of dozens are chosen for their superior beauty and playability.

Coda Bow Diamond GX Violin Bow   Coda Bow Diamond GX Violin Bow

Coda Bow Diamond GX Violin Bow

Coda Bow Diamond SX   Coda Bow Diamond SX

Coda Bow Diamond SX Violin Bow

John Brazil - Delson Silveira Violin Bow  John Brazil - Delson Silveira Violin Bow

Delson Silveira Violin Bow

Marco Roposo Violin Bow   Marco Roposo Violin Bow

Marco Roposo Violin Bow

Stop by to see what we have in stock, or call us at 215-438-9031.

 

 

Viola Bows

HISTORIC VIOLA BOWS:

  

R.C. Neauville Viola Bow [70.0gm.]
A worker for Finkel in Switzerland. This bow has the typical Finkel characteristics.
Dark brown octagonal pernambuco stick, ebony frog with silver mountings.

Unknown German Viola Bow   Unknown German Viola Bow

Unknown German Viola Bow

 

 

MODERN VIOLA BOWS:

Dear Violists, I know how difficult it is to find bows. If you don't see what you are searching for here, please stop by to see what else we may have or call 215-438-9031 to see what's in stock. Additionally, if I don't have what you want, I may know who does and am happy to refer you and/or arrange trial shipping!               ---Elizabeth

Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak. Custom bows made to order.
Stong, sensitive, high quality bows that allow the musician to sculpt and color their sound.

John Aniano Viola Bow  John Aniano Viola Bow

John Aniano Viola Bow [70.5gm] Sold

Eric Lane Viola Bow  Eric Lane Viola Bow

Eric Lane Viola Bow [68.7gm]

Samuel Payton Baroque Viola Alto Bow   Samuel Payton Baroque Viola Alto Bow

Samuel Payton Baroque Viola Bow [55.0 gm]

VIOLA BOWS FOR THE STUDENT & EMERGING PLAYER:

Commercially made bows that are carried in the shop are hand-picked by Elizabeth Shaak, herself.
Only a few out of dozens are chosen for their superior beauty and playability.

Coda Bow Classic Viola Bow   Coda Bow Classic Viola Bow

Coda Bow Classic Viola Bow

De Marchi Water Violet Viola Bow   De Marchi Water Violet Viola Bow

De Marchi Viola Bow - Water Violet

Ary France Viola Bow   Ary France Viola Bow

Ary France Viola Bow

John Horst Viola bow   John Horst Viola bow

John Horst Viola Bow

N. Imberti - Water Violet Viola Bow   N. Imberti - Water Violet Viola Bow

N. Imberti Viola Bow

August Prell Viola Bow   August Prell Viola Bow

August Prell Viola bow

 

Cello Bows

 

$2,000 to $5,000

 

 Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Cello Bow                                   Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Cello Bow     Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Cello Bow [gm]
This silver-mounted ebony cello bow has a great penetrating sound and steady control. Was noted as a best sounding bow in bow trials held in New York.   Custom Order.

                                                                                                                                            Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Cello Bow  

 

Evan Orman Cello Bow [79.6gm]

A multi-talented maker who also plays in a professional orchestra.  This is a player's bow, responding quickly and easily, with a great tone.

William D. Halsey Cello Bow               William D. Halsey Cello Bow

William D. Halsey Cello Bow [80.0gm]
A sensitive and exacting maker whose bows are strong and responsive.

John Aniano Cello Bow              John Aniano Cello Bow

John Aniano Cello Bow [82.3gm]
Worked with Yung Chin of New York. This silver mounted, octagonal, dark brown stick is a Dodd copy.

 

Joe Krosnowski Cello Bow             Joe Krosnowski Cello Bow        

Joe Krosnowski Cello Bow [81.9gm]

 

Joseph Regh Cello Bow             Joseph Regh Cello Bow

Joseph Regh 2003 Cello Bow [77.3gm]
An exacting technician who is known for his excellent choice of wood and reasonable prices.

  David Russell Young Cello Bow          David Russell Young Cello Bow

David Russell Young Cello Bow [79.4gm]
An interesting bow with ivory frog and button.

G.A. Pfretzschner Cello Bow   G.A. Pfretzschner Cello Bow

G.A. Pfretzschner Cello Bow [76.5gm]

Lapier Cello Bow   Lapier Cello Bow

Marcel Lapierre Cello Bow [78.2gm]

Morizot Cello Bow   Morizot Cello Bow

Morizot Cello Bow [84.1gm]

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

CELLO BOWS FOR THE STUDENT & EMERGING PLAYER

$800 to $2000

Commercially made bows that are carried in the shop are hand-picked by Elizabeth Shaak, herself.
Only a few out of dozens are chosen for their superior beauty and playability.

Marco Raposo Cello Bow          Marco Raposo Cello Bow

Marco Raposo Cello Bow [80.2gm]
Cello bow made in the brazilian workshop of Marco Raposo.  A nice playing stick and great value.

We carry Brazilwood and Pernambuco bows from Brazilian makers Marco Raposo, Sousa and Water Violet Bows as well as from Chinese maker Tanglewood. We carry carbon fiber bows from JT Prism and Coda.

FOR PRICING call us at 215-438-9031 or make an appointment (1-5pm Wed-Sat) to see what we have in the shop.

 

 

Bass Bows

HISTORIC BASS BOWS:

Nothing available at this time

MODERN BASS BOWS:

$2,500 to $5,000

Picture coming

Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak Bass Bow [131.1 gm]
Silver-mounted bass bow with a red brown round stick. Bright sound. In stock.

Sue Lipkins Bass Bow [Special Order]
No, I don't have one of Sue Lipkin's bass bows for sale. Neither does anyone else. The only way to get one of her gorgeous and fabulous playing bows is by getting on her wait list and ordering one. They are worth the wait. Contact Sue through the luthier, David Wiebe's website www.violoncello.com

STUDENT BASS BOWS:  (Under $1000)

Ary France Double Bass Bow [139.8 gm] French style full size (67.5cm) pernambuco stick with ebony and German-silver fittings. Frog with wide proportions to allow for the largest band of hair and richest sound. Great choice for the advancing student.

Call 215-438-9031 for more info.

 

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