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cello bow

Andreas Grütter

built in Amsterdam in 2007

A cello bow, made by Andreas Grütter in Amsterdam, 2007. Tourte model with a large rectangular frog. Silver mount.

History of this instrument

In 2007, the Musical Instrument Fund commissioned Andreas Grütter to craft this cello bow. Sebastiaan van Halsema was the first to play the bow, followed by Maria Coll Torra. Currently, Laurens Toet is the proud owner of this Amsterdam-made bow.

About the builder Andreas Grütter

Andreas Grütter, born in Switzerland, has been a bow maker since 1982. His workshop is located in the heart of Amsterdam. Grütter strives to push the boundaries with every bow he crafts, seeking to harmoniously blend aesthetics, tone,...

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