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Violin bow by David Newton, Merstham, circa 1990
About David Newton
David Newton trained as a bow maker under Arthur Bultitude and Percival Bryant, two of the great names of twentieth-century English bow making. Newton worked in Potter's Music Shop, Croydon, before setting up his own shop in Merstham in the 1970s.
The business continues to flourish under the leadership of Newton's daughter, Emma.
About the violin bow
This violin bow was made in Merstham around 1990.
The octagonal stick is made of relatively plain pernambuco and measures 729 mm in length. The mounts are silver and ebony.
The bow weighs 60.5 grams.
How does it play?
This is a relatively flexible stick that sits well in the string. It produces a warm, velvety sound, with a reliable and consistent response that makes it very easy to play.
Condition
The bow is in excellent condition.
Further information
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