Handcrafted Custom Bows

Baroque, Classical, and Modern bows crafted with precision and passion. Below is a selection of bows I’ve made in a variety of woods and models and represents only some of the options available to you. Since I make a wide variety of bows spanning all historical periods up to modern/contemporary for all stringed instruments, I may not have the model you are interested in available and in stock. If you see something you like here or on my social media, make note of it, but keep in mind what I’ve made in the past is a starting point for what we can develop together.

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Bow Collections

Select a category to view my handcrafted bows or scroll down. 

Baroque
Classical
Modern

Baroque

Bows from the 17th to mid 18th century after historical examples. Most violin models can be scaled up for viola.

Frog of baroque violin bow
Tip of baroque violin bow.
Frog of baroque violin bow. Snakewood and Ebony.
Frog of baroque violin bow. Snakewood and Ebony.
Tip of Stradivarius model baroque cello bow
Frog and adjuster of Stradivarius model baroque cello bow.
Tip of baroque bass bow
Frog of baroque bass bow
Tip of short model baroque violin bow.
Baroque violin bow, short model. Frog and adjuster
Tip of baroque violin bow
Frog of baroque violin bow
Baroque violin bow frog pictured against blue sky.
tip of french model baroque violin bow
frog of french model baroque violin bow
frog of french model baroque violin bow

Classical

Bows from the later 18th century after historical examples. Tourte, Meauchand, Dodd, Betts and others.

Meauchand model classical violin bow frog and adjuster.
Tip of Tourte model classical violin bow
Frog of Tourte model classical violin bow
Tip of Tourte model classical violin bow
Frog of tourte model classical violin bow
Frog of tourte model classical violin bow
Tip of Betts model classical cello bow. Ironwood (Swartzia Eriocarpa) horsehair.
frog of betts model classical cello bow. Mammoth ivory, ironwood, leather.
frog of betts model classical cello bow. Mammoth ivory, ironwood, leather.
Tourte model classical violin bow tip.
Frog and adjuster of Tourte model classical violin bow.
Tip of Betts model classical viola bow
Frog and adjuster of Betts model classical viola bow
Tip of Betts model classical violin bow
Frog and adjuster of Betts model classical violin bow.
Frog and adjuster of Betts model classical violin bow.
Meauchand model classical violin bow tip.
Meauchand model classical violin bow, frog and adjuster
Meauchand model classical violin bow frog and adjuster.

Modern

Bows of my own design or inspired by the great makers of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The frog of a silver mounted violin bow by Trevor Ewert.
Tip of modern violin bow. Ironwood (swatrzia wamarra) mammoth ivory, horsehair.
The frog of a silver mounted violin bow by Trevor Ewert.
Tip of modern cello bow
Frog and adjuster of modern cello bow.
Tip of modern bass bow
Frog and adjuster of a modern bass bow.
Tip of gold mounted modern violin bow.
Gold mounted modern violin bow, frog and adjuster.
The frog of a silver mounted violin bow by Trevor Ewert.

In the past 30 years I have amassed an enviable selection of bow woods to choose from, each with its own visual appearance and playing characteristics. Pernambuco, Snakewood, Satine and Ironwoods of the Swartzia family are all in abundant supply. Mammoth ivory, burl Maple and jet black Ebony are some of the options for frogs and of course, for modern bows, silver or gold fittings are available. If you would like advice in selecting a model or materials feel free to contact me.

Interested in a

Custom Bow ?

When I’m about to start your bow, I will be in touch and send you pictures as it comes together. Only when your new bow is complete and ready for shipping or pick-up at the workshop, will payment be due.

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