Cello Bow Knoll Brazilwood Nickel Mounted

The Knoll workshop where this bow was crafted, was established in 1932 with Alfred Knoll (1909-1980). Alfred’s son Harmut was born in 1937 and he successfully completed his master’s craftsman exam in 1965. In 1968 Harmut had a son Gerald & in 1977 Harmut took over the Knoll workshop. Gerald took his master’s craftsman exam in 1998 & in 2003 he took over the workshop. The Knoll workshop produce a large range of bows from an advanced student standard to that of a professional soloist.

This cello bow is stamped ‘KNOLL’ & is made from brazilwood. The stick has been rounded & has sterling-silver lapping. This bow is nickel-silver mounted & has an ebony frog with a mother of pearl eye. It has a silver ferrule & three-part button with two parts in silver & one-part ebony.

This cello bow has a strong stick, is well-balanced & has a good level of control. It produces a beautiful sound & has a fast response time. This bow would be suitable for an advanced beginner, intermediate player or the serious amateur.