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Double Bass Andreas Grütter, Amsterdam
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No, but reading the link in his website on the Bow on the couch page 2.1 - he certainly has thought a lot about the needs of the bass bow:
The book - Andreas Grütter
thanks for bringing him up; he seems to be in god company (but perhaps better known for his period bows):
https://www.thestrad.com/debate/gordan-nikolitch-talks-bows/2635.article
The book - Andreas Grütter
thanks for bringing him up; he seems to be in god company (but perhaps better known for his period bows):
https://www.thestrad.com/debate/gordan-nikolitch-talks-bows/2635.article
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He is an interesting archetier.
Plays some bass and his wife is a pro orchestral bassist.
Appears to be very aware of what makes a good bow.
Plays some bass and his wife is a pro orchestral bassist.
Appears to be very aware of what makes a good bow.
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…under 2 hrs and $100 each way on easyJet Copenhagen to Amsterdam
It’s an option for a serious bow. I know, easy for me to say.
Heck, I’d go with my wife and make an adventure of it.
Jordan Scapinello is a lot closer.
It’s an option for a serious bow. I know, easy for me to say.
Heck, I’d go with my wife and make an adventure of it.
Jordan Scapinello is a lot closer.
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Casey: "Heck, I’d go with my wife and make an adventure of it..." until you bought ANOTHER bow and had to fly back with Mrs Vancouver--- or maybe I'm just projecting about a flight back with Mrs F!!!
Definitely. I actually asked Grütter if there are any other bow makers/dealers in the area. If I could check out a wider selection it would be worth considering for sure.
I am not in Copenhagen though - of course, Denmark isn't that big ;-)
Scapinello is a lot closer but also has a much longer waiting list. I actually messaged him too a couple of days ago but didn't get a response so far. I tried a bow of his very briefly and it was probably the best bow I have ever tried. Even if I do manage to get on his list, I might still need another bow to play for the next 3 - 4 years..!
I don't know about your "way of traveling", if you should decide for a trip to Amsterdam... but if you go by car, you could/should think about a visit of Jürgen Krussig near Hannover.. he has no website or something similar and he is not as "famous" as some other "well-known" bow makers, but I compared one of his bows to some really good bows like some Pfretzschners and others, but they had "no chance" against the Krussig bow...
for my ears and with my basses... and.. they are not so "high-priced" like some others... there is an example for a used Krussig-bow:GEBA-online | Marktplatz2-Detail | Kontrabass, Kontrabässe, Musik, Orchester, Noten, Saiten, Bass
Hi,
I've played a few of Andreas' bows (modern french) and studied several others for inspiration/instruction. Since moving to Amsterdam, I've been attending Andreas' bow making workshops and recently finished my first under his instruction.
The Andreas Grütter bows that I have played have all been well balanced, responsive and not too heavy for bass bows. Andreas is incredibly knowledgeable in the subject area and from my perspective is a very skilled maker. He has a huge understanding of the materials and the mechanical functions of the components of the bow and works in accordance with these. He also knows the history of the craft and routinely handles/rehairs/repairs old bows by esteemed makers. The pairing of a bow with an instrument is always such a personal thing but if you're looking to buy serious bow, I would definitely recommend a visit to Andreas' atelier.
He also recently published a book about his work with bows in Dutch called "Beroep: Strijkstokken-maker." An English translation is in the works.
I've played a few of Andreas' bows (modern french) and studied several others for inspiration/instruction. Since moving to Amsterdam, I've been attending Andreas' bow making workshops and recently finished my first under his instruction.
The Andreas Grütter bows that I have played have all been well balanced, responsive and not too heavy for bass bows. Andreas is incredibly knowledgeable in the subject area and from my perspective is a very skilled maker. He has a huge understanding of the materials and the mechanical functions of the components of the bow and works in accordance with these. He also knows the history of the craft and routinely handles/rehairs/repairs old bows by esteemed makers. The pairing of a bow with an instrument is always such a personal thing but if you're looking to buy serious bow, I would definitely recommend a visit to Andreas' atelier.
He also recently published a book about his work with bows in Dutch called "Beroep: Strijkstokken-maker." An English translation is in the works.
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I think Andreas' bows are affordable for what they are. But you really have to try a specific bow to know if it's going to work for you and your bass, regardless of maker or price.
Is there a specific bow in his catalogue that you're interested in?
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Definitely it's necessary to try a bow out for yourself, I am just curious. I play french bow. Andreas told me that he has those two french bows listed on his website in stock. Usually I would probably go for the lighter of the two but you never now. So if I had the opportunity I would try them both out for sure.
The PDF is free via has website! https://www.andreasgrutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Profession-bowmaker.pdf
