JTL. Stamped Sarasate Violin Bow c.1920

This violin bow was made in the workshop of Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy in Mirecourt, France around 1920. The JTL firm was one of the largest and most prolific making firms in France in the early 20th century, producing bows and instruments alike. They were known for making copies of instruments and bows of the old Italian and French masters respectively, and often labelled their violins after these great makers and their families. The JTL firm closed in 1968, however many of its instruments and bows are still in circulation globally.

This bow is stamped "SARASATE" and weighs 60.00 grams. It has an octagonal to round stick or pernambucco measuring 73.8 cm. The lapping is made with silver wire, and a leather grip. The bow is fully mounted and has a silver button and pearl eye. It is in good condition.

This bow has a strong stick and bright sound. It is very easy to produce a consistent tone from frog to tip, and responds well to changes in dynamic and bow strokes. When playing with a lot of weight, it produces a full and broad tone which would do especially well in a chamber music setting. This bow would be suited to a student undertaking their upper AMEB levels, or pursuing tertiary education.

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