Daniele Tonarelli

sku Product SKU:  22909, 23543

Since graduating from the school of violin making in Cremona in 1994, Daniele Tonarelli has distinguished himself in a number of competitions around the world. His instruments are modeled after the classic Cremonese masters. He uses a brilliant and transparent varnish, constructing his instruments with carefully selected materials and pays particular attention to their tonal qualities.

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Silvio Levaggi 16 ⅜"

sku Product SKU:  20022

One of the finest luthiers working in Cremona today, Levaggi’s instruments are respected for their perfect workmanship and elegant tonal qualities. Before setting up his own workshop in the historic center of Cremona in 2001, he graduated from the Cremona School of Lutherie in 1984 where he studied with Vincenzo Bissolotti, among others. He then worked in Genoa with Carlson-Cacciatori-Neumann’s. He has won countless international prizes over the course of his career, and continues perfecting his craft. This viola was made with special wood from Jay Ifshin’s large stock, and was hand selected by Ifshin and Levaggi for aesthetic beauty and sonorous qualities. It is has a quick response and a smooth, sonorous tone.

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Gerald Kagan *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23652

For 39 years Gerald Kagan was the assistant principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He was also well known as a bow maker as well as a creator and designer of fine jewelry. This elegant cello bow is typical of the high degree of craftsmanship he had become well known for. The unusual slide is of pearl and engraved gold.

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Bernard Ouchard, branded Vidoudez

sku Product SKU:  23668

Bernard Ouchard was an important figure in the history of 20^th century French bow making. He studied with his father, the great Emile Auguste, After service in the French military, he moved to Geneva as the bow maker for Vidoudez where he stayed for over 20 years. In 1971 he returned to his native France where he was the professor of bow making at the Mirecourt School of Lutherie. He taught many of the best French bow makers of the last 50 years. We’ve recently been very fortunate to have had several bows by this important maker.

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Roger Lotte *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23707

Roger François Lotte studied with his father François, taking over his father’s workshop around 1960. He was very successful, supplying bows to dealers all over the world. This bow is  unstamped,  has a replacement frog, and is priced affordably.

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Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  23767

Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  23707

Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  23685

Ludwig Bausch Workshop

sku Product SKU:  23525

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Richard Weichold *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23673

A beautiful Weichold bow with an exotic wood frog and a distinctive three piece button.

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Johannes Paulus

sku Product SKU:  23703

Otto Paulus and his son Johannes worked together for many years, taking over the Schuster workshop in the 1950’s.  The Paulus family of bow makers is today in its fourth generation, still making excellent bows in Markneukirchen.

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Lothar Seifert *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23687

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Klaus Becker

sku Product SKU:  23674

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G.A.Pfretzschner labeled Carlo Micelli "Master Art" *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23654

At the beginning of the 20^th. century, some especially fine violins were made in Germany, especially in Markneukirchen. Many of these were often referred to as “Art Violins” because of their beauty and quality. The violins labeled “Carlo Micelli” were sought after, especially in this country. The label of this violin is hand inscribed “Master Art” indicating that it is of exceptional quality. Tonally, this violin is truly exceptional, offering a lot of violin for the money.

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G.A.Pfretzschner labeled Paolo Fiorini

sku Product SKU:  23622

Violins labeled “Paolo Fiorini” were of high quality generally from the 1920’s, made in Markneukirchen. These “Art Violins” were among the best being made in Germany at that time. In fact, ads from the U.S. distributers sometimes claimed them to have been made in Italy.

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K.A.Gutter *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  19974

Kurt Arno Gutter studied with O.B.Heinel in Markneukirchen, then worked in Berlin with Glaesel and back in Markneukirchen with H.T.Heberlein before opening his own workshop a

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Mirecourt

sku Product SKU:  23479

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German w. Facsimile Ernst Heinrich Roth Label

sku Product SKU:  23124

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Maggini Model

sku Product SKU:  12098

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Florian Schneidt

sku Product SKU:  23770

Born in Munich, Florian studied viola performance and played in orchestras in the Netherlands. He studied bow making in the UK with several master makers. He has since moved to Boston where he continues to work with several important makers.

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Victor Fetique *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23847

Victor Fetique was an exceptionally talented bowmaker, and winner of the coveted prize, “One of the Best Crafsmen of France”.  Originally from Mirecourt, he apprenticed with the Husson family and Charles Nicolas Bazin, before working with the newly opened Parisian firm, Caressa & Francais, in 1901.  While there he worked side by side with another great archetier, Claude Thomassin.  By 1913 he set up his own shop and before long started supplying large numbers of bows to the musical community of Paris, and beyond.  

His best work was made personally, with the assistance of great makers such as his younger brother, Jules Fetique.  He trained or hired bowmakers such as his son, Marcel Fetique, Paul Weidhaas, Louis Morizot Sr., and Andre Richaume, among others.   Because of his dependable quality, his bows are in high demand by top level musicians.  

His bows are characterized by their unwavering strength and flexibility, at once clear in tone and rich with color.  They are consistently easy to play, handling the versatile technical demands of concert musicians. We are delighted to have an unusually large selection of his bows, some of which are in mint condition with the original wrapping.  They exemplify all the playing qualities that have given Victor Fetique his great reputation.   

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Vigneron Père *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23289

A prolific maker of superb quality bows, Vigneron apprenticed with Claude Nicolas Husson before working with Jean Joseph Martin. This early training from some of the finest archetiers in France helped propel his career. From about 1880 he worked for the important firm, Gand & Bernardel Frers, further developing his career. He set up on his own around 1888. This cello bow is an exceptional example of his work. It perfectly matches both strength and agility.

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Natale Carletti

sku Product SKU:  23821

Although born into a family of violin makers, Natale Carletti was initially a cellist who studied at the Bologna Conservatory. He started working with his father Carlo in 1918 and continued in his workshop along with his brother Nullo, taking over in 1941 upon Carlo’s death. Natale specialized in cellos making over 200 during his sixty year career. This wonderful cello is a real joy to play. The tone is responsive and powerful with an intriguing brilliance. This would be wonderful cello for a top professional.

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Stanley Keith *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23692

Around 1925, Stanley Keith started out on his own in Rochester NY primarily doing repairs before moving to Fresno in the early 1950’s. He was highly respected for the quality of his workmanship.

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