The Maker:

Andrew Dipper is a skilled restorer, luthier, historian, and writer with a background in sculpture and Cremonese violinmaking. He has made replicas of historic bows for 35 years. Mr. Dipper’s work is informed by dedicated scholarship, study of original bows and museum conservation.  Examples of his restoration, conservation, and reproduction work can be found in many of the foremost public and private musical instrument collections, as well as in the hands of acclaimed players worldwide.

Model:

The use of the classical bow with an open hair channel in the frog was still in use at the Paris Conservatoire and in Vienna long after its general use had been superseded by the modern bow.

 

Materials:

Stick: Pernambuco

Frog: Ebony

 

Certificate:

Andrew Dipper

 

Specs:

Weight: 56.6 gm

Length: 73.4 cm