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James Tubbs Cello Bow
 Cello
This cello bow was made by James Tubbs in London, England circa 1885 and weighs 82.5 grams. The round stick branded JAS TUBBS is made of dark red-brown pernambuco and is 70.3 cm long. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid pearl eyes. The button is ebony with a full silver cap. For more information on this bow please call 212.586.4805 to speak with Seth or fill out the form below.
Émile Auguste Ouchard Viola Bow
 Viola
This viola bow was made by Émile Auguste Ouchard in Paris, France in 1946 and weighs 73.7 grams. The octagonal stick twice branded E.A. OUCHARD PARIS and 12 46 is made of light brown pernambuco and is 72.4 cm long. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid parisian eyes. The button is ebony with a full silver cap. For more information on this bow please call 212.586.4805 to speak with Seth or fill out the form below.
Nicolas Maline Viola Bow
 Viola
This viola bow was made by Nicolas Maline in Mirecourt, France circa 1855 and weighs 70.2 grams. The round stick is made of dark brown snakewood and is 72.7 cm long. The Vuillaume style frog is ebony with nickel mountings and inlaid pearl eyes. The button is ebony with one nickel ring and one nickel cap. For more information on this bow please call 212.586.4805 to speak with Seth or fill out the form below.
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"I trust the expertise of Salchow and Sons when considering the purchase of a bow or any repairs..."
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Jennifer Koh
Concert Violinist
"The hunt for a fine bow can be daunting. For many, finding the right bow can be a matter of musical life or death, and it’s all too easy to feel adrift in the vast sea of bows. The unique combination of a relaxed environment, unimpeachable expertise, and a second to none inventory should make Salchow and Sons the first and the last place to find your next bow..."
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Nicolas Cords
Violist for Brooklyn Rider and the Silk Road Ensemble, Viola and Chamber Music Faculty New England Conservatory
"Salchow and Sons is simply the best there is when it comes to bows. Everything from appraisals to rehairs is handled with care and great expertise. The staff is passionate and knowledgeable, and they have empathy for clients every step of the way..."
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Zlatomir Fung
Concert Cellist
"My relationship with Salchow and Sons began long ago when I was a student at Juilliard, bringing a bow I had been gifted- one of three bows William Salchow made for Sammy Mayes in the early 1970s- in for rehairs and maintenance. Over the course of a more than 30 year relationship..."
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Brinton Averil Smith
Principal Cellist Houston Symphony, Faculty Rice University and Aspen Music Festival
"I have known Isaac Salchow for over 20 years, starting from the time I was a student. One could say that my friendship with Isaac has directly informed my musical journey. It is through my numerous visits..."
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Nina Lee
Cellist of the Brentano String Quartet, Quartet in Residence at the Yale School of Music
"I always make a point of stopping by Salchow’s whenever I’m in New York. They offer the best selection of bows around, impeccable repairs, and wonderful employees I look forward to seeing each time. I’ve purchased two bows from them in recent years and have had nothing but the most positive of experiences..."
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Helen Kim
Associate Principal Second Violin of the San Francisco Symphony
"I always look forward to my visits at Salchow and Sons. I have worked with Seth and Isaac for many years now, and I have always found their patience with me to be exemplary. We all know of Isaac’s exceptionally keen eye. What I have also found to be unparalleled..."
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Dan Carlson
Violinist, San Francisco Symphony
"When I started looking for a fine French cello bow to expand my palette as a player, I wanted to see a large inventory and acquire it from someone whose expertise I could trust. I found it all at Salchow & Sons..."
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Blaise Dejardin
Principal Cellist, Boston Symphony Orchestra
"I have been going to Salchow & Sons for over eight years. I first went for their great bow rehairs, then repairs, and ultimately wound up buying and selling bows with their help. (I love the bow Isaac found for me so much!) I will continue taking my business to Salchow & Sons because..."
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Matthew Lipman
Concert Violist
"I have been a customer of Salchow & Sons since more than 25 years, and it is for me easily the world’s greatest bow workshop, combining outstanding workmanship (best rehair!!) with an expertise about bows second to none. Thanks to Isaac, who realized a crack in my..."
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Alban Gerhardt
Concert Cellist
"When I needed a great bow to match the wide range of repertoire I like to play, the Salchow shop was the only one I needed to visit. Isaac's unparalleled expertise and the shop's enormous collection of world-class bows ensured I could feel secure purchasing the Tourte of my dreams..."
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Benjamin Beilman
Concert Violinist
"It was a big honor and privilege to have the experience working with Mr. Salchow and his team while looking for a high-end French cello bow. The team was always available for the many questions I had regarding these magnificent artifacts, were able to..."
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Dr. Thomas Loewenheim
Professor of Cello & Director of Symphony Orchestra and Strings California State University, Fresno, Artistic Director, Fresno Opera and Orchestra Summer Academy (FOOSA)
"I truly look forward to visiting Salchow's for any occasion! It's one of the great joys of the NY music scene and of course it's likely you meet any number of heroic musicians depending on when you show up! It's a shop that feels like a throwback to a different time, but of course, they are on the cutting edge of knowledge and technology in the field..."
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Eric Jacobsen
Cellist, Artistic Director of The Knights, Music Director of Orlando Philharmonic

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We sell on consignment or acquire directly.

Our complete workshop and world-renowned expertise makes us the premiere shop for bow sales in North America. Our extensive inventory includes everything from student bows to the finest examples of the greatest bow makers. Collectors and performers from around the world regularly visit the shop to explore the collection.

If you are interested in consigning a bow with us, please fill out the form below

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BOW TRIALS

We have a fine selection of bows for sale, each sold with a certificate by Isaac Salchow.

No matter your price range, we have beautiful French, German, and English bows, as well as contemporary Salchow bows made by Isaac and his grandfather William. We take great pride in helping musicians at any stage in their career find the perfect bow for them and their instrument.

Our bow trials are best done in person, so we can speak with you about what you are looking for, listen to you play, and show you a curated selection of bows based on your needs. However, we understand if travel to New York City is not possible at the moment, so you are welcome to call us and discuss bows that we might be able to ship to you for trial.

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New York City

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