Pierre-Yves Fuchs

Pierre-Yves Fuchs is a modern bow maker who works near Lausanne, Switzerland. Fuchs studied under Gilles Duhaut, Pierre Guillaume, and Benoit Rolland, and has won six gold medals from the Violin Society of America for his work, as well as awards from the British Violin Making Association and the Concours Etienne Vatelot. His bows are highly sought-after by professionals in both the United States and Europe.

This viola bow is mounted in silver, with a large pearl eye and an elegant silk and tinsel wrap. It draws a rich palette of colors, with a quick response and an easy spiccato.

Aaron Fini

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H. F. Grabenstein

Rodney D. Mohr

Rodney D. Mohr has been active in bow making for over 25 years and is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, where he earned the degree of Master of Bow Making. He has produced more than 800 bows and has restored a countless number of fine bows. Rodney has won 20 awards in international competitions. After winning his third gold medal with the Violin Society of America, he is no longer eligible to compete and has earned the title of Hors’ Concours. He was awarded his Hors' Concours Certificate at the 19th Violin Society Competition and Convention in Cleveland, OH on November 11, 2010. 

Additional information about his work may be found on his web site:
http://www.rodneymohr.com/