I have always had an affection for James Tubb’s late bows, their mastery, given that he only put into a bow what was totally necessary for a fine playing stick. Below is indeed a tremendously exciting bow that recently visited our workshop before heading off to the Nederland to its new owner, Lykle. A gift from the greatest of players Marie Hall to the violinist Achille Rivarde, goodness, what a wonderful gift to receive. A masculine soloists bow if ever I saw one, this bow is at the same time lively on the string and can create the most glorious rich sound! What a bow, what a maker!