Violin bow by James Dodd II, London, circa 1850
About James Dodd II
James Dodd II was the son of bowmaker James Dodd I. The Dodds were a large, London-based family of bow makers: James II’s uncle John Dodd is the most celebrated of the family.
About the bow
This bow was made in London around 1850. The mounts are unoriginal to the stick but were made as replacements for this bow.
The round stick is of excellent quality pernambuco and measures 722 mm in length. The replacement mounts are made in silver and ebony and the bow weighs 60 grams.
How does it play?
This bow is a real favourite of mine! It’s not too light or too heavy, not too strong or too stiff, it’s well-balanced and has a magic sound. Equally at home in Mozart, Brahms and Stravinsky, it truly deserves its place as the main bow in the toolkit of a great player.
Condition
The bow is in excellent condition with unoriginal mounts as described above.
Further information
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