Instrument Sale
Switzerland
Posted: 28 Aug 2025
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Cello Bow:
Rare opportunity: beautiful German master cello bow, made ca. 1930 by Friedrich (aka 'Fritz') Meinel
Price: CHF 2.900.‒
11/29 update: 20% price cut
11/2 update: bow is currently based in Switzerland and available for tryout/loan
From my collection (previously owned by a Gewandhausorchester Leipzig cellist): silver-mounted ebony frog with pearl eye in fine condition. Its round stick’s flexibility, yet adequate firmness, produce versatile playing characteristics and vibrant sound projection ‒ on a par with far more expensive French bows.
■ weight: 79.6 grams
■ centre of mass: 8.94 inches
■ total length: 712 mm
■ length of stick: 696 mm
Friedrich "Fritz" MEINEL (1885‒1962) was a student of W. A. PFRETZSCHNER, and he worked with Franz A. NÜRNBERGER II in Markneukirchen for many years (cf. photo of MEINEL in the Nürnberger workshop; photo courtesy of Christian A. Nürnberger). From 1918, he successfully ran his own workshop. MEINEL’s bows are artistically made; the NÜRNBERGER influence is recognisable in the shape of the frog and the head.
Also check out my other bow ads: 7/3, 8/28, 10/3, 12/9
11/2 update: bow is currently based in Switzerland and available for tryout/loan
From my collection (previously owned by a Gewandhausorchester Leipzig cellist): silver-mounted ebony frog with pearl eye in fine condition. Its round stick’s flexibility, yet adequate firmness, produce versatile playing characteristics and vibrant sound projection ‒ on a par with far more expensive French bows.
■ weight: 79.6 grams
■ centre of mass: 8.94 inches
■ total length: 712 mm
■ length of stick: 696 mm
Friedrich "Fritz" MEINEL (1885‒1962) was a student of W. A. PFRETZSCHNER, and he worked with Franz A. NÜRNBERGER II in Markneukirchen for many years (cf. photo of MEINEL in the Nürnberger workshop; photo courtesy of Christian A. Nürnberger). From 1918, he successfully ran his own workshop. MEINEL’s bows are artistically made; the NÜRNBERGER influence is recognisable in the shape of the frog and the head.
Also check out my other bow ads: 7/3, 8/28, 10/3, 12/9
Certification: n/a
Seller:
Christian Oliver Lütolf
Tel: +41792164500
Tel: +41792164500
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