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Bow of the Week #5 – Étienne Pajeot
Or perhaps I should say ‘Bows of the Week’ as I am comparing two Étienne Pajeot bows (and narrowly avoiding getting frogs in the beer).
Bow of the Week #4 – Dominique Peccatte
🎻 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 sound.
Bow Of The Week #3 – Nicolas Maline
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
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 it!
Bow Of The Week #1 – Eugène Sartory
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 powerfully.
Bow Of The Week – A Series
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...