NATHANIEL FARNY
BOW REPAIR &
RESTORATION
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Bringing a musician's subtlety, touch, and meticulously trained ear to the care of your bow.
NATHANIEL FARNY
Boston, Massachusetts
I studied bow making in the French tradition for five years with Lynn Hannings and George Rubino and completed intensive training in bow repair and restoration at the New Hampshire Violin Craftsmanship Institute. My shop is located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.
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As a violinist and violist, I bring a musician’s experience to the care of each bow. The opportunity to assess weight, balance and handling allows me to evaluate completed adjustments and repairs.
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A bow should be an extension of the player; active, responsive and alive in the hand.
BOW SERVICES & REPAIR
REPAIRS
Additional repair services are available, including new tips, windings, eyelets, pearl slides and pearl eyes.
Please contact me to discuss a specific repair.
BOW SALES
My shop provides a selection of reasonably priced, good quality bows suitable to students of all levels.
Inquiries from teachers are welcome.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended bows be rehaired annually - more frequently with heavy use. My shop offers rehair services for violin, viola, cello and bass bows, as well as thumb leather replacement, tip repairs and windings.
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I use only the finest hand-selected live stallion horse hair. Bows are rosined with top quality rosin (unless requested unrosined).
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Thumb leather replacement service is available with a choice of fine leathers.
