History of German Shawms

It is the instrument of choice for those who wish to play music at an advanced level

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and has a regular grain

G- and C-strings come with knot

Bow for Baroque Cello or Bass Viol by Christopher English anonymous History of German ShawmsChristopher English is a highly skilled American bow maker whose bows are esteemed in the Early Music Community. His bows are finely crafted using the highest quality materials personally chosen from places such as Brazil, Spain, and France. Acquiring the materials, learning their characteristics, interacting with musicians and studying bows from collections and museums are all integral factors in English's personalized approach to bow making. Bows