Violin Forum/Message Board

Mat Roop · Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject: What am I missing???

I ran across this item for sale on the web....
Exceptional and bull horn frog silver violin bow
4/4 - size
* Octagonal strong and elastic stick of super fine hard pernambucco .
* Perfectly balanced and straight, plays perfectly.
* Made by **** in New Jersey, he is a highly skilled bow maker.
* Black Bull horn frog and silver.
* Three part screw, also made of silver and bull horn.
* Genuine Mongolian horse hair of the best quality.
* Weight: 60 grams, Length: 29 1/4 inches

and... hold your hat.......price is $78! Rolling Eyes

What's the game here?
Cheers, Mat

Michael Darnton · Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:57 pm Post subject:

"New Jersey" is probably a city in China, and the bow something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Horn-Frog-SILVER-PERNAMBUCO-VIOLIN-bow-3792-RARE-/360333153780#ht_7443wt_902
_________________
new blog at my site! http://darntonviolins.com/blog
my work sites: http://darntonviolins.com and http://darntonhersh.com

bata · Member Joined: 12 Jan 2011 Posts: 30 Location: Ontario

Hi Mat,
I have purchased bow hair from them and it seemed quite good quality for the price. They seem to have a good reputation and they do have an office and workshop in New Jersey USA.
I believe most of the items they sell comes initially from China. They might be finished or assembled in NJ.
As far as the bow is concerned...It looks good, but until you have it in your hands you wont know the quality.
What am I missing? Could be $78 or you might be well pleased.
Tony.... Smile