19/6 – Musing Bows

Have you been looking for a bow that sounds like fine old Pernambuco bows, handles with great ease, bounces extremely easy, offers perfect durability and reliability, looks great but doesn’t cost a fortune? Well, here they are – Müsing bows. Why Carbon fibre? More than 200 years ago bow makers found that Pernambuco was the…

19/2 – Petition – Exempt bows of stringed instruments from the Ivory Act registration requirement

Exempt bows of stringed instruments from the Ivory Act registration requirement. Musicians, music shops & auction houses are going to be severely affected by a new requirement to register bows of stringed instruments under the Ivory Act. The practicalities of doing so, along with the cost will make it very difficult – and in some…

Buying a new case

Buying a new case can be a daunting task. Many student or intermediate violins, violas, cellos, and basses can be purchased as part of an outfit that includes a case that is usually consistent with the quality of the instrument; these cases generally offer very adequate protection and durability at an economical price. If, however,…