Louis Bazin Viola Bow c.1930

The son of notable Mirecourt bow-maker Charles-Nicolas Bazin II, Charles Louis Bazin initially learned the trade as an apprentice with his father at 12, and eventually took over his workshop in 1907, his oeuvre eventually even surpassing his father's. Of his work, William Henley, the author of the Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers, has said, "No better bows made by any contemporary maker."

This viola bow is stamped "Louis Bazin" and weighs 68.0 grams. It has a round stick of pernambuco, measuring 735mm, with silver lapping and a leather grip. The frog is of ebony, silver mounted with a mother of pearl eye, and with a three-part button of silver and ebony. It is in good condition.

This viola bow has slightly more flexible stick, with a very smooth-feeling draw which pulls a lot of resonance from any instrument. Off the string strokes are quite dense and compact, and it has no gaps in any register. It would be most suitable for performance at a tertiary level or higher.

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