I am delighted to see this lovely Lamy return from top class restoration. Obtained directly from rural France it was a little tired when I first saw it. It is however one of the best bows I have seen and urge any serious player looking for a good bow to visit since I do not expect it to stay for too long!
Read MoreSimon values his Voirin
Peter is a pleasure to deal with. As a fine violinist he has an exceptional feel for what works. I am delighted with the Voirin that he found for me.
I would be happy to recommend him to any of my colleagues, and will most certainly be consulting him next time I am on the look out for a bow.
Sartory prices rise steeply
In my role as a dealer I am aware of trends and fluctuations in the market place. I have, however, been somewhat surprised by a sudden hike in the price in the work of Eugene Sartory.
Read MoreAlain says …
I couldn't have wished for a better service - knowledgeable service, understanding a musician’s needs, warmth and enthusiasm. And I ended up with two fantastic bows
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
Read MoreWho would be a bow dealer?
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.
Read MoreSartory bows lead colourful lives!
In 1972 a violin dealer - lets call him Albert – was walking around the historic city of York when he saw a busker playing the violin. Every now and then the busker tried to flip coins given from the floor into his violin case using his bow!
Read MoreDelighted Dawn
I’d like to thank Peter Hembrough Bows for their help with purchasing both my violin and bow from a major auction house, I am delighted with both and could not wish for more
Read MoreGill loves her Francois Peccatte/Lenoble
I visited Peter in January of this year and enjoyed a relaxed day trying out the bows in the collection. Buying from Peter was a very inspiring and educational experience.
Read MoreA rare and beautiful scroll
Sometimes you just have to stare, this scroll belongs to a fabulous 1710 Peter Guarneri of Mantua. One of only fifty known examples that remain in existence.
Read MoreVisit to Cremona by Peter Hembrough & Vernon Dean
November 2008 saw an interesting business trip to the home of the violin – Cremona in northern Italy. We took some time to visit Erika Ricciardi.
Read MoreMy favourite street in Paris, Rue-de-Rome
In my business you can never stop learning! Here I am on one of my recent trips to Paris to discuss bows with the world famous bow expert Bernard Millant
Read More