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Baroque Violin Bow
Baroque violin bow - Copy of Stradivarius - Snakewood with ivory frog and button - early 18th century.


Ralph Ashmead
Maker of Historical Bows

One can call the bow the soul of
the instrument it touches

-L'Abbé le Fils

Ashmead historical bows are made from the finest available materials. They are designed in consultation with professional baroque and renaissance musicians, keeping within the historical framework of the day.

Within this site are samples of many modern and period bows, all hand crafted by Ralph Ashmead. The information presented here is intended to be used as a first step towards selecting the bow that most closely meets your needs.

     
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P.O. Box 1411
Tuolumne, Ca 95379
209/928-1272
ralph@ashmeadbows.com

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