David H. Forbes, Bow Maker/Archetier

David H. Forbes, Bow Maker/Archetier David is a professional Bow Maker/Archetier offering bows for the violin family of stringed instruments and full repair/restoration services by appt. David H.

Forbes makes bows in the French tradition for all stringed instruments. He also provides repair, restorations and rehairing. David started as a violin and bow maker in the early 1980s, and has specialized exclusively in bows since the early ‘90s with over 700 bows made. David trained with William Salchow in New York and Stephane Thomachot in Paris. David is a member of the American Federation of

Violin and Bow Makers and served on its Board of Governors for two years. David is also a member of the Violin Society of America and has been the Director of the Oberlin Bow Making Workshops for the VSA since 2005. David’s awards include two gold medals in VSA competitions, and numerous certificates of merit from VSA competitions, the City of Paris competition and Manchester Cello Festival.

The latest viola bow, exactly 70 grams in a 19th century style.
03/19/2025

The latest viola bow, exactly 70 grams in a 19th century style.

The latest cello bow, a 19th century fantasy model with a bit of early Pajeot influence. 81.0 grams.
03/01/2025

The latest cello bow, a 19th century fantasy model with a bit of early Pajeot influence. 81.0 grams.

The latest bow, this time for viola. Inspired by Sartory. 71grams.
02/14/2025

The latest bow, this time for viola. Inspired by Sartory. 71grams.

The latest cello bow, inspired by Sartory
10/23/2024

The latest cello bow, inspired by Sartory

It's wild persimmon season
10/17/2024

It's wild persimmon season

Here's the latest violin bow, 61 grams inspired by an early Sartory.
10/06/2024

Here's the latest violin bow, 61 grams inspired by an early Sartory.

Just finished a new more modern frog for this Panormo inspired cello bow from Oberlin 2022, so now it comes with two fro...
09/13/2024

Just finished a new more modern frog for this Panormo inspired cello bow from Oberlin 2022, so now it comes with two frogs😀

The latest violin bow, inspired by John Dodd
09/09/2024

The latest violin bow, inspired by John Dodd

The latest violin bow, inspired by Dodd and mounted with 14K red gold. 60 grams.
07/18/2024

The latest violin bow, inspired by Dodd and mounted with 14K red gold. 60 grams.

The latest violin bow, Pajeot inspired.
07/14/2024

The latest violin bow, Pajeot inspired.

What happens when it finally rains, rain lilies😀
06/17/2024

What happens when it finally rains, rain lilies😀

Address

3632 NW 37th Ter
Gainesville, FL
32606

Telephone

+13523752609

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