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With his excellent business acumen, Schuster employed a large staff of bow makers and craftsmen. After some misfortune, Schuster was forced out of his shop in 1948, however, with remarkable resiliency, founded a new shop in the violin making community of Bubereuth. Eventually, he established a relationship with R. Wurlitzer in New York, who provided Schuster with valuable information regarding old master bows. As a result, Schuster\u2019s bow making style is a seamless blending of 20th century classic German bow making and that of French models.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sound &amp; Feel:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It draws a rich, powerful tone from your viola, and its well balanced design provides a solid, comfortable feel in the hand. 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