Bow Maker in the French Tradition
These bows are in the hands of these musicians:
St. Lawrence String Quartet (USA), Gryphon Trio (Canada)
Cecilia String Quartet (Canada), Dover Quartet (USA), Excelsa
Fabienne Gauchet was trained at the school of violin making in Newark, England. After obtaining her diploma in 1998, she continued her training during internships, notably in France, her country of
The playability, sound research, artistic creation, are some of the watchwords that guide my work. The musician must consider the bow as an extension of his body: that is my goal.
The joy of playing,
My instruments are made solely by myself, without the aid of any automated machinery or prefabricated parts. My style of work would be considered clean, though I’d like to think of my work as be
Rhiannon commissions, direct from the workshops and master makers, a very choice selection of instruments crafted to her specifications so every tone quality and price range is represented. Many produ
Bernard Walke has been a bow maker in the style of the old masters since 1980. His bows are played by professional musicians and advanced students throughout North America and around the world.
Atlantic Violin Supplies has been supplying instruments, parts and service since 1993.
We carry a wide selection of violins, bows, rare woods, finishes, accessories, and much more.
Armenious violin, viola, and cello makers work in the best violin making traditions. Their hand crafted instruments are well at work in musicians’ hands in many countries. Clear tonal qualities,
Anne Cure has been repairing, restoring and selling violin-family instruments since 1993. She has studied with William Salchow, Quentin Playfair and Jonathan Woolaston at the Banff and Toronto Island
Stephen grew up playing the violin and has been working with instruments professionally for almost twenty years. He trained at the world-renowned Newark School of Violin Making in England and then