Reinhold Dotschkail (b. 1923, d. 1996) learned the art of bowmaking in the 1930’s at the Gewerblichen technical school for instrument making in Graslitz, Germany.  During WWII he was driven into exile, emerging in 1951 when he opened his own workshop in Erlangen.  His techniques reflect classic Bohemian bow making traditions as well as his own personally designed models.  This bow has fittings of gold with an octaonal stick.  The workmanship is impeccable.  It is the highest quality of work from the bench of Reinhold Dotschkail, made for an old friend and collector of his work.

Place the bow in your hand and you will immediately notice the superb playability and precise balance.  You can ask this bow to play fortissimo and pianissimo with a velvety, colorful response.  The control is an organic extension of your right hand allowing the viola to growl, sing sweetly, or fire off a technical passage as you desire.  Professionals and conservatory students need to give this bow a look and more importantly, a listen.  Enjoy the adventure!