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Old 02-15-2008, 08:03 PM
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With the prices or some makers like Lipkins, Fuchs, Hudson and Kolstein to name a few for Handmade Bows, I have to doubt that the Bows in the $700-$1200 range could be made by hand.
Prochownik's are around $1500.00 and they're completely hand made by Mike himself. They're good sounding bows, very light and very clean with no cosmetic frills. You actually can't get better for the money if you're looking for JUST a bow, no frills, no fanciness. I also know many professionals who use them, so I wouldn't say they're a student bow just because they cost a 1/4 the price of a Lipkins.
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