Bow of the Week #5 – Étienne Pajeot

by Katie Whitehouse | Mar 15, 2025 | Bow Of The Week

Or perhaps I should say ‘Bows of the Week’ as I am comparing two Étienne Pajeot bows (and narrowly avoiding getting frogs in the...

Bow of the Week #4 – Dominique Peccatte

by Katie Whitehouse | Mar 15, 2025 | Bow Of The Week

🎻 Bow Of The Week #4 – Still in that rather good pub… this time with a bow by Dominique Peccatte from about 1850. It’s very elegant. Not as heavy as some I’ve tried. You can really sink into the...

Bow Of The Week #3 – Nicolas Maline

by Katie Whitehouse | Feb 26, 2025 | Bow Of The Week

Brought to you from the rather excellent Craft Beer Company off Tottenham Court Road. This one is from about 1860 and it’s particularly gorgeous!

Bow Of The Week #2 – F X Tourte

by Katie Whitehouse | Feb 26, 2025 | Bow Of The Week

This one’s really special. With an original frog and button (very rare) From a soft initial impression… to discovering it does everything. The sound is incredibly beautiful and open, I love...

Bow Of The Week #1 – Eugène Sartory 

by Katie Whitehouse | Feb 13, 2025 | Bow Of The Week

Bow Of The Week #1 – Eugène Sartory A great place to start! People say, every violinist should have a Sartory in their case. And I can see why. It does everything and it does it very...

Bow Of The Week – A Series

by Katie Whitehouse | Feb 12, 2025 | Bow Of The Week

I have a particular interest in bows at the moment. I’m fascinated in how each one plays, and what a difference it makes to the tone of the violin.

I am not alone! People are always asking me about bows. I am lucky enough to be given access to loads of beautiful bows...