Here is the United Kingdom's greatest living bowmaker in action circa 1990 when this bow was produced.
When Michael left Ealing Strings his order book soon filled up as players realised they could buy directly. When they brought their own Taylor bows for rehairs etc. Michael had two bows he would lend out as they had small imperfections. To his surprise often players would ask to buy these bows, but they performed an important task and Mike refused to sell them. Now, through Peter Hembrough Bows these two bows are available at £4,800. Throughout his making career given that Michael is a world class restorer he has only been able to produce 300 bows, you could become a member of an exclusive club.
This bow is exceptionally beautiful made from fabulous pernambuco from an inspirational period in this great makers working life. To use it has a fine bright sound and articulation, resembling that of Dominique Peccatte. Of course having worked on many Peccatte bows Michael has an intimate understanding of his working methods and in time, with use, this bow shall become indistinguishable from this the great French maker.
