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Our InventoryWe maintain a collection of violin, viola, cello, and bass bows in all price ranges from beginner to advanced professional. Some of these bows are production items, but our inventory reflects our emphasis on quality handmade bows by individual makers. Our older bows as well as bows by living makers include certificates of authenticity with sale and have all been restored to the best possible condition in our workshop.
Consignments are accepted on a case-by-case basis so don’t hesitate to contact us with a description and photos of your bow for consideration. We also offer a good selection of excellent student violin, viola, cello, and bass bows made by Arcos Brasil, Otto Musica, Doerfler, and Knoll. These bows are priced from $90-$2,500. I offer the following for my collection of fine, handmade and rare bows:
Trials Bows and instruments are best trialled in person so that we can answer any questions you may have about them, so please schedule an appointment to spend some time in our trial room to explore our collection of bows. After your in-shop trial, you may take up to four bows and two instruments for a one week in-home trial after visiting the shop. If travel to our shop is not possible, we can offer trials by mail. I include one handwritten Certificate of Authenticity with a purchase of bows made by me. This can be used for travel (proof of ownership and customs declarations) and insurance valuations. This paper should accompany the bow in the event of a future sale. I guarantee the bow for one year from invoice date against flaws in manufacture. This guarantee excludes customer damage, negligence, and excessive or exceptional wear. I also request that the bow come to my shop at the end of this period for a free checkup and cleaning. |
Bows by Abe Liebhaber
ViolinRound pernambuco stick, silver mounted frog with parted button and Parisian eye, heart pearl. 61 grams.
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ViolinRound pernambuco stick, silver mounted unlined frog, parted button and plain eye, 59 grams.
On exhibit at Metzler Violin shop, Glendale California, March 12-14 |
| ViolinRound pernambuco stick, silver mounted frog with full silver button. 60.1 grams
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| CelloFlamed orange pernambuco stick, silver tip plate with silver mounted frog and parted button. 81.1 grams
Available for trial at Benning Violins, Studio City, California | ViolaRound dark pernambuco stick, mammoth ivory tip plate, silver mounted frog with Parisian eye and full silver button. 70.4 grams.
Available for trial at Metzler Violin Shop, Glendale, California |
| Violin Round pernambuco stick, silver mounted unadorned ebony frog with full silver button. 59 grams
| Violin Flamed orange pernambuco stick, silver mounted ebony frog with parted button. 60.1 grams.
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| Violin #33Round pernambuco stick, silver mounted ebony frog with full black mother-of-pearl slide and heel. 59.5 grams
Available for trial at Metzler Violin Shop, Glendale, California |
Abe Liebhaber | Bass #25
Octagonal stick of dark orange pernambuco. Silver mounted ebony frog, abalone slide and eyes, parted button, silver tip. Octagonal. 137 grams.
| Cello #36Model after E.A. Ouchard. Silver mounted ebony frog with parted button. Octagonal. 83 grams.
Available for trial at Metzler Violin Shop, Glendale, California |
CelloAfter Pajeot. Silver mounted and unlined frog. Octagonal 78.7 grams.
On exhibit at Metzler Violin shop, Glendale California, March 12-14 |
Bows, Contemporary and Older
David Hawthorne, Boston | ViolaDark pernambuco stick, silver mounted frog and button, silver tinsel and silk wrapping, silver tip plate. 70.5 grams.
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Jesse Berndt, Minnesota | ViolinDark pernambuco stick, silver mounted ebony frog and button. 60.9 grams.
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August Prager, Germany | Cello1870-1956. Silver mounted frog and button. Frog with cheval repair. Good condition, superb playing characteristics. Round. 81.7 grams.
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Contact for full inventory listing. |
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Previous Sales
Abe Liebhaber | Cello #35Model after James Brown/W. Salchow. Silver mounted ebony frog with silver tip and parted button. Octagonal. 84 grams.
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Abe Liebhaber | Cello #42After Pajeot. Silver mounted and lined frog. Octagonal 82 grams.
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Abe Liebhaber | Cello #34Model after Panormo, London. Silver mounted with silver tip and parted button. Octagonal. 82.2 grams.
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Eben Bodach-Turner, Vermont | Cello79.5 grams. Beautiful Katalox (Swartzia sp.) stick, silver mounted ebony frog with exceptional abalone shell slide and eyes. A textbook weight and balance- this new bow is made with the highest skill and fine materials. With original certificate from the maker.
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Abe Liebhaber. Silver mounted frog and two-part button with Tahitian black pearl eyes and slide, silver tinsel and gold silk wrapping. Round. 61 grams.
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Abe Liebhaber. Silver mounted frog with Parisian eye in mother-of-pearl. Round. 70.3 grams.
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Abe Liebhaber #28: dark/tawny pernambuco stick, silver mounted ebony frog with silk underside, silver tip, parted button, abalone. After F.X. Tourte. 81.1 grams.
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Abe Liebhaber #27: Orange pernambuco stick, silver mounted frog and button with mammoth ivory tip plate, awabi pearl slide and heel plate. 65.8 grams.
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Abe Liebhaber #26: Silver mounted fine ebony frog with parted button, abalone pearl slide and small heel inlay, mammoth ivory tip. 60.3 grams.
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Contact for more information and pricing. |
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