W. Dorfler No.15 Pernambuco Violin Bow.

By Dorfler

Price:
£188.78 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Description

This traditional model bow in Pernambuco will appeal to amateur and good student players who value the benefits of a European made product from a named workshop. 3 generations of bowmakers have established the Doerfler bow as one Germany's best known names for quality, value and craftsmanship. Bows for beginners to advanced student and proficient amateurs. Entry level Pernambuco bow from this well known German workshop. Quality and value student bow.

Dorfler model 15

Unless stated otherwise all our bows are supplied with a starter coat of premium quality William Salchow rosin. Good, fresh rosin is essential to obtain the best performance from any bow.


Weight given is for a typical 4/4 example and is for guidance only. Please contact us if you require the exact weight of a particular bow.


Specifications

  • Graded Pernambuco, round stick.
  • Fully mounted ebony and nickel silver frog with pearl eye.
  • Nickel silver lapping and leather thumb-piece.
  • A well made bow from this long established German workshop.
  • Suitable for use to Grade 8 AB
  • Number 15 in the Dorfler range.
  • Brand: W. Dorfler
  • Weight: 60 grams
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Tralee, Ireland

Teacher

Bow
15 out of 16 found the following review helpful

Pros: I loved this bow. It is very light and flexible. It makes for easy use and the sound it produces is fantastic. Well worth the buy.

Cons: none

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Cardigan, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Don't miss out on this bargain!
10 out of 11 found the following review helpful

Pros: Great quality bow, makes a lovely sound and for the price exceptional.

Cons: Nothing at all negative to say about the bow.

Other: Service provided was exceptional. Prompt delivery of a quality item with excellent protective wrapping - well done!

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

Beginner

Affordable quality
4 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: Was exactly as described and makes a good solid sound.

Cons: There’s nothing I didn’t like

Other: A great violin bow and affordable considering its quality, sound and looks

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

OK bow not as good as a mid-range carbon bow
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Bought this from "StringZone" as my main bow in 2010. Then hardly ever used it owing to purchasing a CodaBow Diamond NX which is a fantastic bow. Finally started using again when NX went for rehairing again in 2021! Still straight as an arrow and not bad to play. Balance and weight is not as suited to me as I find the NX. Now rotating with the NX as I ponder buying a GX or Marquise. But way better than the typical entry bow or cheaper carbon.

Cons: The frog tends to slip after about an hour thrashing it. Not as light and well-balanced as more expensive bows - probably not surprising. To my taste good carbon bows are better than wood but as I'm not going to flash out £5K+ for my nearest luthier to make one that is a point that will be forever moot to me.

Other: My teacher pointed out it has no "W. Dorfler" mark...strange.

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london, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Supple stick, but hair tension action sloppy.
4 out of 7 found the following review helpful

Pros: A well balanced, supple bow at a reasonable price.

Cons: Bit plain to look at, and the hair tension action left something to be desired. Has made me curious, however to try other Dorfler bows.

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Larbert , United Kingdom

Beginner

Can I return the bow for tighter re-stringing

Pros: trying different makes and models so no playability comments meantime although I am drawn to bow weights of less than 60g

Cons: Seems as though stringing is a bit loose requiring tighter rest tension

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Tywyn, United Kingdom

Beginner

I would definitely recommend this bow

Pros: I found it a nicely balanced bow in comparison with the really cheap one,

Cons: None

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Beginner

Good quality bow for a advanced student.

Pros: Good quality and fast delivery. The bow comes with a instruction which is really helpful.

Cons: None

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Brentford, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Nice and flexible

Pros: Really flexible and responsive bow, amazing difference it makes. Mellow sounding G strings immediately.

Cons: None

Other: The rosin applied is really good, but the heel and tip of the bow does not seem to have any or very little if anything at all.

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Calne, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

Great value bow

Pros: Excellent value bow which for the money performs extremely well.

Cons: None

Other: I bought as a spare bow and I have to say that I have been really impressed with the quality and performance. Would definitely recommend.

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