Egidius Dörfler, Bass bows

We now offer both German and French style model bass bows, by Egidius Dörfler   The Dörfler family is in it's 4th generation tradition of fine, master bow making.  While they make and provide bows for several levels and price ranges, we only offer their highest level bow, "Egidius" with the 3 stars on the stamp (Ours actually have 4 stars).  The family now keeps the tradition alive by only stamping the hard special 'select' pernambuco sticks, with the hand crafted ebony frogs, after their grandfather, Egidius.

Why we don't sell the regular class Dorfler brand German or French bows.  Because we also sell deluxe pernambuco hand made bows, (made in China) we feel that the quality or workmanship and playability are far superior in the same price ranges so at this time, we don't see the need to offer their 'shop' bows.  The wood quality of our String Emporium (no name) pernambuco is especially great wood and only found on the very best professional bass bows.

We have 4 interesting models of *Egidius*** Dörfler French Bass bows:

1) The French, 'Tourte' model is the shortest (and Steve's favorite!) While it is not considered too short, (it is a very normal length), it is a nice, strong stick.  Very powerful throughout (A great spicatto bow!) Octagonally shaped,  a solid sterling silver adjuster,  the frog has pearl inlay dots with the fine silver ring around it on each side.  The length from tip to end of wood (not including adjuster) is 25 15/16", the hair length is around 21 1/2.  The bow is very balanced and weighs 133 grams.  Not too heavy, not too light!  (No mistake on this weight....it was one of our requirements!)  By far, one of the most beautiful sticks anywhere.  The Abalone pearl underslide looks as if there is a light inside the frog as it looks very bright.  A stunningly beautiful bow.  $1,750  (These are slightly higher than the other Egidius bows because they are our special order, wood and specs).  Again, most of the Egidius Dörfler bows are made with our specific requirements. Feel free to email us.

2) French bow, (Also *Egidius*** 4 star) is very similar to #1.  This one though is a bit longer, Sartory model.  Also octagonal, with similar look and fittings.  It measures 26 1/2" from tip of bow to end of stick (not including silver adjuster.)  The hair length is 21 3/4".  It weighs 134 gms. $1,750.

3) Egidius Dörfler French style bow with recessed cubic zirconia diamond.  Usually, we prefer to stick with the  traditional looking bass bows: either plain ebony frogs, or with the pearl eye inlayed (like the bows show above), but this one while very plain, has an elegantly inlayed zirconian ('faux' diamond) inlay.  Drawn to it's "surface" beauty, we were blown away how this one played on the bass.  We had to have it!!!  The full length of the bow from (without adjuster) is 27 1/16", the playing length is 21 3/4" and weighs 138 gms.  $1,450.

4) Egidius Dörfler German bows are a standard Pfretschner model.  The average weight on their German bows is around 133-138grams (with an occasional one under or over.)   The total length, not including the ebony adjuster, is 27 1/2" and the playing length is 21 5/8".  The width of the hair (at frog) or the ferrule as it is called, is 3/4" wide.  These German bows are a big tradition of making (Pfretschner) and they incredibly well on the bass.  Very well balanced.  The spiccato on these can be long or short, and equally powerful.

Customers can try just the Dörfler bows or a combination of makers offered here.  We ship these out for trial.  It's best to call and tell us about the kinds of playing, the bass (to match with) etc... so that we can really send you the right kinds of bows that you will be most happy with.