After searching for quite a while for a flexible bow, with rich and colourful possibilities, I finally bought an Atelier Pajeot bow from Peter. I am very happy with the bow, having lots of fun with it, and looking forward to learning a lot from it. Thank you very much, Peter, for your friendly, helpful, expert advice and nice talks.
Read MoreJust what bows did the great players use?
This is a common question that occurs quite frequently from requests from all around the globe. So below is the beginning of the definitive list. Most players have a stable of bows (Oistrakh used to buy a bunch on his trips to Paris) but also tend to have a favourite that they use more than others
Read MoreThe Bow Market and the Credit Crunch
I have watched in some amazement over the last couple of years as the bow market has stubbornly rejected the recession and continued to climb. As a dealer I had hoped that prices might stumble but it seems that the market has an insatiable appetite for quality and is in no mood to change
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Sometimes things just don’t go your way!
This morning whilst rehearsing in London I gave the Pajeot bow to the leader to play (I thought he might like it!) To our horror there was a loud cracking noise and the head came off! After 180 years, a very sad moment indeed.
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