Rare opportunity: beautiful German master cello bow, made ca. 1930 by Friedrich (aka 'Fritz') Meinel

From my private collection, >15% below average retail prices: fully silver-mounted German cello bow in fine condition, made ca. 1930 by Friedrich "Fritz" MEINEL (1885‒1962). Its round pernambuco stick’s elasticity, yet adequate firmness, produce versatile playing characteristics and effortless sound projection ‒ on a par with much more expensive French bows. Previously owned by a Gewandhausorchester Leipzig cellist.

■ weight: 79.6 grams
■ length of stick: 696 mm
■ total length: 712 mm
■ centre of mass: 8.94 inches

Friedrich was a student of W. A. PFRETZSCHNER, and he worked with Franz A. NÜRNBERGER II in Markneukirchen for many years (cf. last image of MEINEL in the Nürnberger workshop; photo courtesy of Christian A. Nürnberger). From 1918, he successfully ran his own workshop.

Available for tryout/evaluation free of charge.
Personal delivery/collection (preferred) or secure, insured shipping.

Check out my other German bows: 4/8, 3/1 (2 bows), 1/12, 1/4, 12/9/2025

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