Stephane Thomachot silver violin bow, ca 1975, 61.4g | Metzler violins ron2 contemporary viola expanding repertoire and

contemporary viola expanding repertoire and increasingly demanding playing techniques

Some of his later instruments have ground varnish treated with potassium bichromate

A similar wood is used for its ribs and scroll

with a quick response

Stephane Thomachot silver violin bow, ca 1975, 61.4g | Metzler violins ron2 contemporary viola expanding repertoire andThis bow is a perfect, uncirculated example of Stphane Thomachot's finest work. Thomachot apprenticed under Bernard Ouchard in Mirecourt before establishing his own workshop in Paris in 1981. He earned gold medals at the 1982 and 1984 Violin Society of America competitions and later served on the jury of numerous international bow making competitions. He is a Matre d'Art since 1994, and also "Meilleur Ouvrier de France". He is a prolific and highly