Many of the instruments and bows with which musicians work are important cultural artifacts and therefore deserving of our protection and guardianship. Even so, as tools of the musician’s trade they are subjected to daily wear, tear, and accidental damage.
Our bow makers provide a reliable, efficient and guaranteed rehairing service. Every batch of hair received is checked and identified for quality control purposes. We use only high-quality white horsehair. Salt-and-pepper hair is also available for double-bass bows.
The fields of violin making and bow making are blossoming as never before including here in Canada.
In fact, our craftsmen do not only repair, they also make, and their instruments and bows are ...
We write valuations of instruments and bows for insurance purposes, based on the cost of replacement with an equivalent item in a reasonable period of time.
Travelling with instruments and bows can bring its share of problems. Be prepared for any eventuality and have a materials letter made. This document can be presented at customs and lists the scientific names of the materials used on your instruments and bows.
The advent of digital photography has made it easier to develop and maintain quality photographic archives. Important instruments and bows can now be photographed as needed while violin and bow makers can chronicle repairs and restorations they have carried out.
Contact us and one of our advisors will help you find an instrument or a bow.
Finding an authentic example in good condition at the appropriate price, however, can be a daunting task for anyone lacking the requisite arcane knowledge required to navigate the waters of the violin world. Which is why Wilder & Davis acts as consultant to a number of prominent institutions, patrons and collectors on issues of maintenance, collection dispersal and acquisitions.
Whatever your question, we are here to answer it.
Edited by Tom Wilder, this 3 volume book contains 150 articles and over 1300 illustrations. It is a valuable resource for the luthier or scholar.
Available in English only.
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Learn more about our instruments, workshops, delivery and more. Feel free to contact our advisors.
