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

From my private collection: silver-mounted bow in fine condition, made ca. 1930 by Friedrich "Fritz" MEINEL (1885‒1962), previously owned by a Gewandhausorchester Leipzig cellist. Its round stick’s elasticity, yet adequate firmness, produce versatile playing characteristics and effortless 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 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 his frogs and heads.

Bow available for tryout free of charge.
Personal delivery or insured shipping in secure crate.

Check out my other German bow ads: 8/28, 10/3, 12/9

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