F. Modenese – Brasil Ipe Replica Sartory Violin Bow
$2,550.00
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Is Ipe the new pernambuco? It looks right now like it might be. The Brazilian embargo on pernambuco and finished pernambuco bows has left luthiers and players wondering about the future of bows for stringed instruments. At this point it looks like Ipe is the answer. Very strong wood, and naturally flame resistant, Ipe has been tried by many professional players and found to have most of the properties of pernambuco; some say they can’t tell any difference.
This ipe violin bow is round-section and mounted in sterling silver with silver tinsel winding with gold accent thread. The fully-lined ebony frog has mother-of-pearl for the Parisian eyes and slide, and the bow is finished with a bone tip and solid silver adjuster.
Weight fully haired 62.0 grams
