I met Master Zhang many years ago. He began learning bow making in a bow shop at the age of 10. To this day, he has over 40 years of experience. His son has also been learning bow making under his father’s guidance for more than 20 years. This is a true inheritance of craftsmanship. All Heritage Series bows are created through the collaboration of father and son and represent our high-end line of bows.
In the past, some luthiers used baleen (whale bone) for grips. While the use of baleen is now banned, the classic shape has been preserved. The B229 violin bow features a high-grade plastic grip instead of baleen, making it both beautiful and environmentally friendly. Most importantly, it feels comfortable and maintains an ideal weight.
The B229 bow body is made of 1-star Pernambuco wood. Pernambuco is recognized as one of the most suitable woods for high-end bows. Simply put, Pernambuco wood is divided into three grades, mainly differing in hardness and elasticity. Higher-grade wood provides better hardness and elasticity, resulting in a more sensitive response and superior sound transmission. 1-star wood meets many performance needs, while 2- or 3-star wood can be chosen for even higher sound quality.
Specifications
- Straight bow body, Pernambuco wood
- Imitation whalebone + sheepskin grip
- Pure copper screw, unpatterned
- Ebony frog, unpatterned
- Plastic bow tip, no travel risk
- Male horse tail hair from the Siberian prairie, 220+ hairs (please note if fewer hairs are preferred)
- Bow weight: 60–62 g (please note if a heavier or lighter bow is desired)
Heritage Series Pernambuco Violin Bow:
1-star Pernambuco, Heritage Series 1-Star Pernambuco Violin Bow B229
2-star Pernambuco, Heritage Series 2-Star Pernambuco Violin Bow B230
3-star Pernambuco, Heritage Series Sapphire Pernambuco Violin Bow B231
3-star Pernambuco, Heritage Series Gold Plated Pernambuco Violin Bow B232