Pierre Vidoudez (b. 1907, fl. Lyons & Paris, France, d. 1994 Geneva, Switzerland) was coached by his father, Alfred (whose vita included bowmaking with none other than G. Bazin and Mougenot). Alfred’s intrepid son continued his quest for excellence attending the Mittenwald School of Violin Making; worked for Boulangeot in Lyons; and studied repair and restoration with Caressa in Paris. If that was not enough, Pierre published volumes on bow and violin making AND was elected President of the Swiss Violin Makers group in 1952.
Pierre is esteemed for his splendid copies of bows on the Tourte and Peccatte patterns. String players will be thrlled knowing the Vidoudez shop employed none other than Bernard Ouchard from 1949 to 1971. Ouchard produced exceptional bows during this tenure and most of his bows were stamped with VIDOUDEZ GENENVE. Lucky you!
The bow draws a full, energetic, and radiant sound from the viola. This handsome bow is exceptionally easy to handle, responsive, and well-suited for the most demanding viola literature. Your playing will take on a new confidence and zeal with this bow. We await your visit!