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

9/1 update: tryout opportunities: currently CH; 9/27‒28 «Cremona Musica» (no. 1 exhibition in the world for string instruments); afterwards: CH

I acquired this bow from a former member of the "Gewandhausorchester Leipzig". Mint condition. Its stick’s flexibility and strength, its weight (79.6 g.), center of mass (8.94") and its length (71.5 cm) produce persuasive playing characteristics, mighty sound projection and brilliance ‒ equal to considerably more expensive French bows.

Genuine potential buyers can borrow the bow FOC.

Friedrich "Fritz" MEINEL (1885-1962) was a student of W. A. PFRETZSCHNER, and he worked for many years with Franz A. NÜRNBERGER II in Markneukirchen (cf. photo of MEINEL in the Nürnberger workshop; courtesy of Christian A. Nürnberger). From 1918 on, he successfully ran his own workshop in Markneukirchen. MEINEL’s bows are artistically made; the NÜRNBERGER influence can be seen in the frog and the head of his bows.

Check out my other listings: 7/3 & 8/28

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