Otto Durrschmidt Made in Markneukirchen, Germany, circa 1980 4/4 size violin bow Otto Durrschmidt is the founder of the Durrschmidt family of bow makers. As a Durrschmidt workshop, it is a long-established maker that has been consistently producing high-quality bows for five generations in Markneukirchen, the center of stringed instrument making with a history of over 100 years. This bow is from an era when good materials were used lavishly. It features high-quality chocolate brown pernambuco wood and is an excellent piece with superior operability and sound transmission. The head is Sartory-style, and the lightweight and supple material selection makes it light at 59g. It uses hard-to-find natural material tips and whalebone wrapping, and is a high-grade item with silver fittings. How about a genuine German bow that is very practical and sturdy, in a very German way? This is a wonderful bow, so don't miss out. Enjoy a selection of bows carefully chosen by a specialist shop that handles everything from new bows to old bows, with prices ranging from tens of thousands of yen to several million yen. Stamp: OTTO DURRSCHMIDT Stick: Pernambuco round bow Frog: Ebony, Parisian eye Fittings: Silver Weight: 59.4g Although this is a slightly older bow, there are some scratches and stains from use, but it is generally in a clean condition and the bow's performance has not deteriorated, so you can continue to use it for a long time. The thumb grip has been replaced with genuine lizard leather. Hair replacement and maintenance have been completed. Please apply rosin generously before use. In addition to this, we have many other workshop-made bows and famous brand bows for sale. We offer discounts for bulk purchases and purchases with instrument bodies, so please let us know in advance.