John Juzek's original shop was located in Prague but there were also luthiers located in Schönbach, Czechoslovakia where countless stringed instruments were produced, all carrying the John Juzek label - these were imported in large numbers into America starting in the 1920s. The company's basses...
Purchased from Tim Toft Violins about 10 years ago. Salt and pepper hair (a re-hair is about due). Weighs in at 125g, it is nicely balanced in the hand and pulls a good lush and big sound. Round stick and fast to respond with an even camber. No twists or bends in the stick. Silver Ferrule and...
Hello everyone!
Have anyone here have opinions on this maker and his bows?
There is a german model for sale in a store here for 700€, used for many years professionally on orchestras.
This is a great-sounding bow with a fantastic pernambuco stick. The camber is perfect on this. That is Michael's strong suit. I've played on it for 20+ years after purchasing it from Brad Opland in the Chicago Symphony.
It does have a repair toward the tip of the bow, which was expertly done by...
For sale is one Heiko Wunderlich Master Level German Bass Bow
Contains a uniquely-styled frog with a broad and sturdy stick to project in orchestral passages. A worthy bow for even a top orchestra, and a fine example of Heiko's early work.
My only reason for sale is that I've acquired my...
Here is your chance to get a new bow in perfect condition from a living maker that would be happy to assist you with any requests you might have!
Great pernambuco, amazing ebony, silver tip and silver slide that would never wear out.
145gr, 558mm playing hair length, 112mm (almost 4,5 inch)...
Here is your chance to get a new bow in perfect condition from a living maker that would be happy to assist you with any requests you might have!
Great pernambuco, amazing ebony, silver tip and silver slide that would never wear out.
145gr, 558mm playing hair length, 112mm (almost 4,5 inch)...