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Old 05-09-2006, 03:55 AM
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Keith Beardon

I have a German bow by an American maker...Keith Beardon. I'vs heard some crazy stories about this guy. Anybody have any information?. It's being offered on consignment in Chicago.
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Old 05-09-2006, 05:54 AM
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Check this out- pretty scary

http://www.fritz-reuter.com/DOC/Arti...den/rin009.htm
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Old 05-09-2006, 06:59 AM
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Thanks jb and reedo.
I sent this bow to Sonksen Strings in Chicago for consignment. He sure did beautiful work.
Is he still alive and out of the big house? I wonder if he'd like to purchase one of his bows?....Well, maybe not.
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Old 05-09-2006, 07:41 AM
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The shop is still there, but I don't think Keith is around.. hmm...

http://www.beardenviolinshop.com/
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Old 05-09-2006, 10:37 AM
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That's his Uncle Gene's shop. I had my fingerboard done there.
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Old 05-09-2006, 11:07 AM
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That's his Uncle Gene's shop. I had my fingerboard done there.
And what a proud uncle he must be....jeeze.
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