W. Dorfler No.15 Pernambuco Violin Bow.
By Dorfler
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Description
This traditional model bow in Pernambuco will appeal to amateur and good student players who value the benefits of a European made product from a named workshop. 3 generations of bowmakers have established the Doerfler bow as one Germany's best known names for quality, value and craftsmanship. Bows for beginners to advanced student and proficient amateurs. Entry level Pernambuco bow from this well known German workshop. Quality and value student bow.
Dorfler model 15
Unless stated otherwise all our bows are supplied with a starter coat of premium quality William Salchow rosin. Good, fresh rosin is essential to obtain the best performance from any bow.
Weight given is for a typical 4/4 example and is for guidance only. Please contact us if you require the exact weight of a particular bow.
Specifications
- Graded Pernambuco, round stick.
- Fully mounted ebony and nickel silver frog with pearl eye.
- Nickel silver lapping and leather thumb-piece.
- A well made bow from this long established German workshop.
- Suitable for use to Grade 8 AB
- Number 15 in the Dorfler range.
- Brand: W. Dorfler
- Weight: 60 grams
Customer reviews:
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Teacher
Keen Amateur
Don't miss out on this bargain!
9
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10
found the following review helpful
Pros: Great quality bow, makes a lovely sound and for the price exceptional.
Cons: Nothing at all negative to say about the bow.
Other: Service provided was exceptional. Prompt delivery of a quality item with excellent protective wrapping - well done!
Beginner
Keen Amateur
OK bow not as good as a mid-range carbon bow
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found the following review helpful
Pros: Bought this from "StringZone" as my main bow in 2010. Then hardly ever used it owing to purchasing a CodaBow Diamond NX which is a fantastic bow. Finally started using again when NX went for rehairing again in 2021! Still straight as an arrow and not bad to play. Balance and weight is not as suited to me as I find the NX. Now rotating with the NX as I ponder buying a GX or Marquise. But way better than the typical entry bow or cheaper carbon.
Cons: The frog tends to slip after about an hour thrashing it. Not as light and well-balanced as more expensive bows - probably not surprising. To my taste good carbon bows are better than wood but as I'm not going to flash out £5K+ for my nearest luthier to make one that is a point that will be forever moot to me.
Other: My teacher pointed out it has no "W. Dorfler" mark...strange.
Keen Amateur
Supple stick, but hair tension action sloppy.
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found the following review helpful
Pros: A well balanced, supple bow at a reasonable price.
Cons: Bit plain to look at, and the hair tension action left something to be desired. Has made me curious, however to try other Dorfler bows.
Beginner
Beginner
Grade 8+
Nice and flexible
Pros: Really flexible and responsive bow, amazing difference it makes. Mellow sounding G strings immediately.
Cons: None
Other: The rosin applied is really good, but the heel and tip of the bow does not seem to have any or very little if anything at all.
Keen Amateur
Keen Amateur
