Pernambuco Cello bows

The available selection of Pernambuco models is substantial. We offer Pernambuco bows for the advancing student, all the way to professional players. Some bows are not even listed on this page, but are available. The best way to shop for a bow is to contact us by email with guidance of your price range, tone/performance characteristics and any other considerations. We can curate a list of bows that are in stock and meet your particular needs.

**PLEASE NOTE**: Not every item on this page is in stock at all times. Some models we offer by special order only. Others are on back order with the vendor. Please email us to check availability of any product shown here.

Eastman Pernambuco Bows

Eastman Model BC60 Pernambuco

Eastman model 60 bows use carefully selected IPE, fully mounted ebony frogs with colorful mother-of-pearl slides and Parisian eyes, leather grips with silver or imitation whalebone winding, and unbleached Mongolian horsehair � all expertly crafted to meet the needs of today�s aspiring artists.

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$227.20

Eastman Model BC80 Better Pernambuco

Eastman model 80 bows have all of the features of the model 60 bows, but are made of more select pernambuco. The selection process emphasizes straightness of grain, uniformity of color, density, and strength, and absence of blemishes. Handcrafted with great attention to detail, these are the finest nickel-mounted bows available.

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$312.00

Eastman Model BC90 Finest Pernambuco

The model 90 is the silver-mounted bow from the Eastman workshop. Following the tradition bowmakers have adhered to for centuries, we use silver mountings only on our professional quality bows. The wood is of exceptional quality, hand-carved to reveal its full tonal and aesthetic potential.

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$516.00

Dorfler Pernambuco Bows
Made in Germany for 4 generations.

Dorfler Entry Level Pernambuco

Round Stick. Half lined frog. Nickel mounted. Viola model shown

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$440.70

Dorfler Entry Level Pernambuco

Octagonal Stick. Half lined frog. Nickel mounted. Viola model shown.

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$492.70

Dorfler Better Pernambuco

Round Stick. Half Lined frog. Nickel mounted.

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$557.70

Dorfler Better Pernambuco

Octagonal Stick. Half lined frog. Nickel mounted. Viola model shown.

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$622.70

Dorfler Best Pernambuco

Octagonal. Full lined frog. Nickel mounted

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$765.70

W.E. Dorfler Entry Level Pernambuco

Octagonal Stick. Nickel Mounted, full lined Frog. Viola model shown.

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$1,012.70

W.E. Dorfler 1 Star

Silver Mounted. Good Pernambuco Stick. Viola model shown

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$1,870.70

W.E. Dorfler 2 Star

Silver Mounted. Better Pernambuco stick. Round stick.

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$2,039.70

W.E. Dorfler 3 Star

Silver Mounted. Select Pernambuco stick. Octagonal.

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$2,702.70

W.E. Dorfler 3 Star Special Silver

Select Pernambuco Stick. Silver mounted. Silver tip plate. Special 8 Eye Button. Violin model shown.

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$3,378.70

W.E. Dorfler 3 Star Mammoth or Horn

Silver Mounted. Select Pernambuco stick. Mammoth Ivory, or Horn Frog.

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$3,898.70

Knoll Pernambuco Bows
Made in Germany.

Knoll Entry Level Pernambuco

Round stick. Nickel Mounted. 3 Piece Button.

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$1,012.70

Knoll Entry Level Pernambuco

Round Stick. Nickel Mounted. Solid Button. Viola model shown.

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$869.70

Knoll Entry Level Pernambuco

Octagonal stick. Nickel mounted. 3 piece button.

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$1,116.70

Knoll Better Pernambuco

Nickel Mounted. Better choice of Pernambuco material. Round stick. Viola model shown

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$1,207.70

Knoll Better Pernambuco

Octagonal Stick. Nickel mounted. Better choice of Pernambuco material. Viola model shown.

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$1,337.70

Knoll Fine Pernambuco Bausch Model

Nickel Mounted. Better Pernambuco Stick. Violin model shown.

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$1,402.70

Knoll Fine Pernambuco

Silver mounted. Parisian Eye. Violin model shown.

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$2,598.70

Knoll Fine Pernambuco

Silver mounted. Parisian Eye. Frog with Parisian eye.

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$2,728.70

Arcos Brasil Pernambuco Bows
Sustainably made in Brazil.

Arcos Brasil Good Pernambuco

Nickel Mounted. Full Lined Frog

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$759.00

Arcos Brasil Better Pernambuco

Silver Mounted. A great step-up choice for a rapidly advancing player.

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$1,079.00

Arcos Brasil Best Pernambuco

Silver Mounted. Limited edition.

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$1,599.00

Arcos Brasil Finest Pernambuco

Gold Mounted. Select Pernambuco stick.

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$4,799.00

Arcos Brasil Special Pernambuco Fleur de Lys

Silver Fitted choice pernambuco sticks, snakewood or horn frogs inlayed with abalone Fleur de Lys.

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$1,319.00

Arcos Brasil Special Pernambuco

These are unique models, and copies of famous bows in history. Lamy model shown

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$2,999.00

Arcos Brasil Special Edition Gold

Gold fitted best choice pernambuco sticks, Parisian eye frog.

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$5,199.00

L'Archet Brasil
Sustainably made in Brazil.

L'Archet Brasil Half Lined

Good pernambuco stick. Nickel Mounted. Ideal for advancing students.

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$594.50

L'Archet Brasil Full Lined

Aged Pernambuco wood; fully-mounted nickel frog with Parisian eye, abalone slide, bone tip, silver and/or synthetic whalebone winding, goat-leather thumb-grip.

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$717.50

L'Archet Brasil Performance Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; all mother-of-pearl mounted frog, whalebone winding, bone tip, goat-leather thumb-grip. It follows traditional British bow style. A good step up, Nickel mounted bow for advancing students.

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$799.50

L'Archet Brasil Snakewood Frog

Aged Pernambuco wood; snakewood nickel mounted frog; silver or whalebone winding, beautiful Mother-of-Pearl slide, bone tip, goat-leather thumb-grip.

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$799.50

L'Archet Brasil Silver

Sterling Silver Fully Mounted Frog Pernambuco Bow. This is the high value, Silver level bow that is a very popular choice with advanced students.

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$1,004.50

L'Archet Brasil Sterling Style

Aged Pernambuco wood; fully-mounted silver frog with Parisian eye, beautiful Mother-of-Pearl slide, silver winding, lizard-leather thumb-grip, unique design on shaft (round top, octagonal at the bottom), bone-tip. It has excellent playable features.

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$1,209.50

L'Archet Brasil Noir Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after French bow making school, unique design solid ebony frog, ebony slide and button. Frog is finished by the bow maker.

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$1,701.50

L'Archet Brasil Art Deco Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after French bow-making school style, proprietary frog styling, lizard-leather thumb-grip, ebony slide with silver stripes, solid silver or silver tinsel winding, bone tip, frog is finished by bowmaker himself. This frog is specially made for Larchet Brasil.

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$1,701.50

L'Archet Brasil Dodd Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after English bow-making school style, proprietary frog styling, lizard-leather thumb-grip, goldfish slide, solid silver or silver tinsel winding, bone tip, frog is finished by bowmaker himself. You can find these bows with or without Parisian eye.

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$1,701.50

L'Archet Brasil Lupot Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after French bow-making school style, proprietary frog styling, lizard-leather thumb-grip, goldfish slide, solid silver or silver tinsel winding, bone tip, frog is finished by bowmaker himself.

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$1,701.50

L'Archet Brasil Pajeot Model

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$1,701.50

L'Archet Brasil Fleur De Lis Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after French bow-making school style, proprietary Fleur de Lis style frog, lizard-leather thumb-grip, goldfish slide, solid silver or silver tinsel winding, bone tip, frog is finished by bowmaker himself.

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$1,701.50

L'Archet Brasil Vuillaume Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after French bow-making school style, Vuillaume model frog styling, , solid Silver or silver tinsel winding, bone tip, lizard-leather thumb-grip. Frog is finished by bowmaker himself.

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$1,783.50

L'Archet Brasil Hill Model

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after English bow-making school style, shaft and frog work follow the Hill style. Silver or silver tinsel winding, bone tip, lizard-leather thumb-grip. Frog is finished by bowmaker himself.

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$1,783.50

L'Archet Brasil Special Elite

Aged Pernambuco wood; crafted after French bow-making school, proprietary frog styling, lizard-leather thumb-grip, goldfish slide, solid silver or silver tinsel winding, bone tip, solid silver button, frog is finished by bowmaker himself. The frog and button are specially made for Larchet Brasil.

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$1,783.50

L'Archet Brasil Gold Hill Style

Aged Pernambuco wood; fully-mounted 14k Gold frog after English bow making school, beautiful Gold-Fish slide, solid gold winding, lizard-leather thumb-grip, unique design. The bow maker finishes the frog himself.

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$4,510.00

L'Archet Brasil Gold Art Deco

Aged Pernambuco wood; fully-mounted, 14k gold frogs crafted after the French bow-making school style,unique proprietary frog styling, ebony slide with 14 k gold stripes, solid gold or gold silk winding, lizard-leather thumb-grip, bone tip. Bow maker finishes the frog himself. This frog is specially made for L'Archet Brasil after our own design. Violin model shown.

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$4,510.00

Hofner Pernambuco Bows
Made in Germany.

Hofner Nickel Pernambuco

Round Pernambuco Stick. Nickel Mounted

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$1,027.00

Hofner Silver Pernambuco

Octagonal Stick. Silver Mounted. Step up Pernambuco quality material.

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$1,943.50

Hofner Better Pernambuco

Silver Mounted. Round Stick. Upgraded quality Pernambuco

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$2,795.00

Hofner Best Pernbambuco

Choice Pernambuco stick. Octagonal. Silver Mounted

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$3,438.50

Thibouville-Lamy

J. Thibouville-Lamy, Peccatte Model

J. T.Lamy fine pernambuco cello bow, Dominque Peccatte design, round stick, pernambuco aged 5 years. Fully silver mounted with fine Burmese ebony frog with Paris eye. '925' silver. Three-part silver/ebony/silver button with eye. Premium stallion horsehair.

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$1,681.00

J. Thibouville-Lamy "Finest", Joseph Alfred Lamy model

J. Thibouville-Lamy finest pernambuco cello bow, Joseph Alfred Lamy design, pernambuco aged 20 years. Fully silver mounted with fine Burmese ebony frog with eye. '925' silver. Striped lapping. Three-part silver/ebony/silver button with eye. Premium stallion horsehair. Weight approximately 82g. Each blank is first tested for resonance and elasticity using a Lucchi Meter, with only blanks achieving a rating above 5300 making the necessary grade. This grading process ensures that only the very finest sticks are selected for the very finest bows.

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$1,959.00