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cello bow

Andreas Grütter

built in Amsterdam in 2008

A cello bow, made by Andreas Gütter in Amsterdam, 2008. A light model based on Voirin.

History of this instrument

In 2008, the Musical Instrument Fund purchased this cello bow from its maker, Andreas Grütter. Cellist Willemijn Knödler was the first to play it; it is currently owned by Loes van Oosterhout.

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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