“To withstand the added tension, the neck is angled a little bit. The modern bow is heavier. All these things make for a bigger sound.” By the same token, any modernized violin can be made “old” again ...

Following is a transcription of the video. Narrator: In 2017, a single violin bow sold at auction for $690,000. You can buy a beginner's bow for less than $50, but a top-rate professional bow can ...

Choosing the right violin bow is now different ... durable and affordable option for beginners. Intermediate bows are ...

Re-hairing a bow would be the equivalent of ... from the strings down into the body of the violin.” The professional bridge comes from France, made of select maple that has been drying for ...

Top Modern Violin Makers Honored in the 2024 Violin Society of America Competition. November 27, 2024, 4:01 AM · Top modern ...