Ashmead Bows

Maker of Historical Bows

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    • Transitional – Violin
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    • Modern – Violin
      • Cello
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Violin

The following photos are a small sampling of the models available. I make over 60 different models, many which have never been photographed. If you are interested in a bow that is not represented in the photos please make a note on the Order Inquiry form. All of the ivory used on these bows is fossil ivory, mostly mammoth or Mastodon, with a few buttons out of fossil walrus. I do not use any elephant ivory!

Model AML Model AML
Pernambuco octagonal, ebony frog with scrimshawed back,
scrimshawed ivory button, silver 61-63 grams [Model AML]
Model ADM Model ADM
Pernambuco, round, birdseye maple frog & button, silver
58-61 grams [Model ADM]
Model AMA Model AMA
Pernambuco, octagonal, mountain mahogany frog & button,
silver fittings 61-63 grams [Model AMA]
Model AMB Model AMB
Ironwood, round, pink ivory with thick pava shell slide frog
and button, silver fittings 62-64 grams [Model AMB]

Bow Styles

  • Baroque – Violin
    • Cello/Bass Viol
    • Double Bass
  • Transitional – Violin
    • Viola
    • Cello
    • Double Bass
  • Modern – Violin
    • Cello

Ralph Ashmead

Ralph Ashmead

Praise for Ashmead Bows

I received the new bow on this wednesday. It is Amazing!!!
I can play more warmer,more nature and richer for every note.
And, most surprised thing for me was, I can play everything wherever of the bow!!!!!
It is miracle isn’t it !!???!! It is really amazing.…
/> I cannot possibly put my thanks into words. I am very very happy.
Thank you!!
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Contact

Ralph Ashmead
P.O. Box 1411
Tuolumne, CA 95379
1.209.928.1272
ashmead@frontiernet.net

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