New Tourte-Voirin Model Berg Bow
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Berg Bows announces a new model violin bow which very successfully combines qualities of TOURTE and VOIRIN bows. Now our clients can commission violin bows in the weight range from 57 to 61 grams incorporating these qualities. Those at the lower weight range are not weak as some Tourte bows can be, while those of higher weight still have a nice flexural quality in the lower third of the stick, the octagon region.
The inspiration for developing this model came first from internationally famous virtuoso Mark Kaplan, professor of violin at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, who favors performing with a very light pernambuco bow, at 56 grams. He tested two prototypes, the first weighing 61 grams, the second weighing 58 grams. The latter is the one now owned by virtuoso Eduard Melkus of Austria. Professor Kaplan praised both highly, specifically their flexural quality. Mr Melkus enthusiastically concurs. Further inspiration for developing the new model came from internationally famous virtuoso Corey Cerovsek, a pupil of the late Josef Gingold. Corey kindly made it possible for me to make detailed measurements of a Voirin violin bow that he favors. The data were very valuable. |
Stabilized burled Rosewood frog, silver mounted
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Tourte-Voirin violin bow, stabilized Blackwood tip -Berg Bows' proprietary
alternative to ivory, very durable with one glue joint instead of two. |
Same bow: silver, stabilized burled Rosewood frog, Ostrich leather grip( from the bird's shins}
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The new model is a resounding success. The sound is resonant and focused yielding crisp articulation, and their response is incredible in the difficult “off string” bowings because of the stick's mathematically correct camber and taper, also fast fast vibration propensity. Early purchasers of this new model are great masters of the violin, namely: professors Jaime Laredo and Mimi Zweig at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and professor Eduard Melkus retired after many years on the faculty of the famous academy for music in Vienna..
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New Frog Design
Please read about our new frog design by Michael F. Duff. They are offered only on the new TOURTE-VOIRIN model Berg bows.
