Bernard Workshop Violin Bow J.P. Bernard ■Model: Silver ■Country of Manufacture: Belgium This is a higher-grade model, also bearing the BRUXELLES stamp. (BERNARD↓ JP BERNARD↓ JP BERNARD BRUXELLES - the grades increase in this order.) "J.P. Bernard" is a French-style bow made at "Maison Bernard," a workshop co-managed by world-renowned makers Pierre Guillaume and Jan Strick. The workshop is located in Brussels, Belgium. The brand name "J.P." is derived from the initials of their names. The production is overseen by Mr. Guillaume himself. Mr. Guillaume often travels to Brazil, the source of pernambuco wood, and has established a technique for selecting materials without compromise. This technique is utilized in the production of high-quality bows. There are no receipts or certificates from the time of purchase. It was purchased around 2008 for approximately 300,000 yen. It has been used with care, but it is a used item, so please purchase only if you understand this. Also, if you purchase it, we will replace the shell on the slide and rehair the bow before shipping.