Double Bass "Karmann" model German bow

[LouisF]

Anyone ever hear of a "Karmann" model German bass bow. Made by K. Uebel (who is a well known maker)

Just curious about the "Karmann" label (not Karrbow)

Thanks

 

[BostonPop01]

The Karmann model was developed by the Pfretzschner family and Leonhard Karmann, former solo Bass of the Bavarian state opera, in the very early 20th century. They are modeled on violin bows by Voirin with extremely high heads, large frogs, and significant camber. I know the original bow that Uebel copied and several players who play on his copies. Very fine bows all around!


There is a Facebook group called “German bass bows” with lots of information about fine older German bows like these.

 

[LouisF]

Thanks!

 

[LouisF]

Photo from Klaus Uebel of the model attached.

(the pdf is safe to open)