violin bow
Keith Sleeman
built in Amsterdam in 2001
A violin bow, made by Keith Sleeman in Amsterdam, 2001. Early Tourte model, pernambuco shaft, open ivory frog, 57.5 grams.
History of this instrument
This bow is part of a collection of bows that the Musical Instrument Fund can lend out in whole or in part on a project basis. The bows were commissioned by the Music Instrument Fund and crafted by contemporary bow makers based on authentic models. Both students and professional musicians may be eligible for a temporary loan. The Musical Instrument Fund gives priority to projects in which the entire collection—or a large portion of it—is used. However, individual musicians and small ensembles may also apply for temporary use of a Baroque baton. For more information, please contact Geertje van der Linden at 020-6221255 or vanderlinden@muziekinstrumentenfonds.nl
About the builder Keith Sleeman
Keith Howard Sleeman was born in London in 1955. There, at the age of 16, he began making canes under the guidance of former Hill & Sons cane maker Malcolm Taylor (1934–2012). Keith has spent a great deal of time studying antique French...