Bow maker

The bow maker works with Pernambuco and Amorette wood for the stick of the bow, ebony for the frog and various precious materials : silver, gold, mammoth ivory, mother-of-pearl, goat and lizard leather.

The stick and the frog are profiled with a plane and a penknife, then fitted with a horsehair bit which will vibrate the strings of the quartet instruments.

Become a bow maker

There is no specific training for the bow maker profession. However, a transmission of knowledge is possible.

In luthier training, some concepts are covered when repairing a bow. You will find more information on orientation.ch .