W.E. Hill & Son. Bass Bow

Description

W.E. Hill & Son. Bass Bow
Made by John Colby
Made in London, England c. 1980

Style: French
Wood: Pernambuco
Color: Reddish brown
Shape: Octagonal
Frog: Ebony frog with Parisian eye
Mounting: Rote gold
Button: Three-piece split ring with rote gold and mother of pearl facets
Lapping: Whalebone winding with leather trim
Tip: Gold
Weight: 132 grams
This is one of the few French model bass bows made by the Hill establishment. It is an incredible playing bow with great balance and sonority of sound it draws. Aesthetically, this bow is a masterpiece.