Ipe wood is a wood many bowmakers are using as pernambuco supplies dwindle as it is very similar in character and response. This bow has a round Ipe stick and nickel-mounted ebony frog, half-lined, weight 81.g. (Brazil)
A change in pernumbuco exportation has caused bowmakers to move to alternate woods which can be crafted and perform as well. We are starting to offer Ipe wood by the same makers whose pernambuco bows we have sold for years. These bows are nickel mounted — full or half-lined — and appointed with the same details Whether you visit the shop or have an array of bows sent to you, you can compare Ipe to others across your price range.
Higher quality brazilwood bow by Karl Hofner bearing stamp HOFNER above the frog and GERMANY under the slide. Bow is octagonal with full-lined ebony frog, nickel-silver mounted. 82.4 g
3/4 bow is made of pernambuco in Brazil and stamped by the maker, Elias Guasti. The stick is round, nickel-mounted half-lined ebony frog, weight 72.9g.
Pernambuco stick, round, with full-lined snakewood frog, nickel mounted. Stamped by the maker, Camilo Herculano. Made in Brazil. Weight 81.6 g
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