Bausch Bows

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Brandon Tuomikoski

Well.... I called and asked the history of it.... they say 1890 is what they think.

It is pernambucco unlike most Bausch bows I have seen. It has ebony fittings. and an odd screw end, its not ebony or anything I know of, a very dark yellowy brown sort of soft material. Interesting. The bow is nice, I can get a good loud sound out of it. Very very light weight, lighter than the new pernambuccos the store was selling for $800+.

In 1890 the entire Bausch family was dead for over a decade already. A co-worker of the Family continued to make Bows with the Bausch stamp up until 1908. I highly doubt this Bow is authentic. Try posting some pics and also Google Raffin in France as well as Pfretchner in Germany and ask them what they think. They are the experts. Chris Brown is another USA Bow expert and I will see him at the ISB. We might be in the same room. He is another person to ask..

[Brandon Tuomikoski]

Cool. Thanks Ken, I will ask for sure. And I will post some pictures.

One thing I found odd about this bow is that there are no Leather wrap, or silver coil wire wrapping around the stick like on most bows I see.

Is this because of its age? Did they not do that back then?

It is a round stick, which my bass teacher said was not that common. ??? Am I interpreting that right?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Brandon Tuomikoski

Cool. Thanks Ken, I will ask for sure. And I will post some pictures.

One thing I found odd about this bow is that there are no Leather wrap, or silver coil wire wrapping around the stick like on most bows I see.

Is this because of its age? Did they not do that back then?

It is a round stick, which my bass teacher said was not that common. ??? Am I interpreting that right?

Round is very common. My certified Bazin from that period is round. Bow Grips are like tires. They wear out and get replaced. It's not part of the bow, just an accessory like the Hair is.

[Dave Kaczorowski]

Originally Posted by Brandon Tuomikoski

One thing I found odd about this bow is that there are no Leather wrap, or silver coil wire wrapping around the stick like on most bows I see.

German-style bows commonly do not have lapping.

[Anselm Hauke]

Originally Posted by Dave Kaczorowski

German-style bows commonly do not have lapping.

are you sure, dave?

[Dave Kaczorowski]

I don't play German bow, but I'm sure many, if not most of the German bows I've seen did not have lapping. What purpose would it serve? But I'll take a wild guess that your experience is different than mine.

[Anselm Hauke]

Originally Posted by Dave Kaczorowski

But I'll take a wild guess that your experience is different than mine.

i think so

[Dave Kaczorowski]

So, what purpose does it serve?