Pernambuco Viola 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 BL60 Entry Level 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.
Eastman Model BA80 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.
Eastman Model BA90 Finest Pernambuco
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.
Arcos Brasil Pernambuco Bows
Sustainably made in Brazil.
Arcos Brasil Good Pernambuco
Nickel Mounted. Full Lined Frog with Parisian Eye
Arcos Brasil Better Pernambuco
Silver Mounted. A great step-up choice for a rapidly advancing player.
Arcos Brasil Best Pernambuco
Silver Mounted. Limited edition. Violin model shown
Arcos Brasil Finest Pernambuco
Gold Mounted. Select Pernambuco stick.
Arcos Brasil Special Pernambuco Models
Silver Fitted choice pernambuco sticks, snakewood or horn frogs inlayed with abalone Fleur de Lys
Arcos Brazil Special Edition Gold
Gold fitted best choice pernambuco sticks, Parisian eye frogs.
Dorfler
Made in Germany for 4 generations
Dorfler Best Pernambuco
Octagonal. Full lined frog. Nickel Mounted.
W.E. Dorfler Entry Level Pernambuco
Octagonal Stick. Nickel Mounted, full lined Frog. Violin model shown.
W.E. Dorfler 1 Star
Silver Mounted. Good Pernambuco Stick.
W.E. Dorfler 3 Star
Silver Mounted. Select Pernambuco stick. Octagonal.
W.E. Dorfler 3 Star Special Silver.
Select Pernambuco Stick. Silver mounted. Silver tip plate. Special 8 Eye Button. Violin model shown.
W.E. Dorfler 3 Star Mammoth or Horn
Silver Mounted. Select Pernambuco stick. Mammoth Ivory, or Horn Frog.
Knoll Pernambuco Bows
Made in Germany.
Seifert Bows
W. Seifert Better Pernambuco
Octagonal Stick. Silver Mounted. Violin model shown
W. Seifert Fine Pernambuco
Octagonal Stick. Nickel Mounted. Upgraded pernambuco material. Violin model shown.
W. Seifert Special Model
Very good, round or square Ceylon Pernambuco stick, ebony frog with Parisian eye and inlaid slide. Nickel Mounted. Violin model shown.
Hofner
Made in Germany.
Hofner Nickel Pernambuco
Round "A" quality pernambuco stick. Nickel-silver mounted ebony frog with single eye, lamb leather lapping and wire winding. Solid 1-part button. Synthetic tip.
Hofner Silver Pernambuco
Octagon "AA" quality Pernambuco stick. Nickel silver mounted ebony frog with Parisian eye, Chevreaux leather lapping with sterling silver wire winding. Three-part button. Mammoth ivory tip.
Hofner Better Pernambuco
Master Bow, handcrafted from high quality "AA+" Pernambuco. Round stick. Sterling silver mounted ebony frog with Parisian eye, lamb leather lapping and sterling silver wire winding. Three-part button. Mammoth ivory tip.
Hofner Best Pernambuco
Master Bow, handcrafted from selected high quality "AAA" Pernambuco. Octagonal stick. Sterling silver mounted ebony frog with Parisian eye, Chevreaux leather lapping and sterling silver wire winding. Three-part button. Mammoth ivory tip.
L'Archet Brasil
Sustainably produced in Brazil.
L'Archet Brasil Half Lined
Good pernambuco stick. Nickel Mounted. Ideal for advancing students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
L'Archet Brasil Pajeot 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.