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Emil Max Penzel

Emil Max Penzel

Violin bow

This bow delivers a bright sound without sounding sharp or harsh. It can work with many violins but it would pair very nicely with a darker instrument need a more focused sound. It terms of playability, it is on the lighter side and is very easy to control and maneuver. A solid all-purpose bow.
23.850,00 NOK
23.850,00 NOK
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Octagonal stick

  • Maker: E. M. Penzel
  • Era: First quarter of the 20th century
  • Length: 74.5 cm
  • Weight: 58.5 g
  • Materials: Pernambuco, silver mountains, ebony frog
  • Condition: Very good, only minor cosmetic wear on the handle.

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Emil Max Penzel (1887 – 1953) was born into the rich tradition of instrument craftsmanship in Vogtland, Saxony. While details about his formal education remain unknown, it is believed that he may have received training at esteemed workshops such as H.R. Pfretzschner or August Pfretzschner.&nbsp;<br><br>In 1907, Penzel took a significant step in his career by establishing his own workshop in Erlbach. By the 1930s, he purchased a house in Erlbach where he set up his own workshop. His early designs drew inspiration from the renowned French maker Lamy, but he soon developed distinctive designs. The trademark “E. M. Penzel,” represented by two horizontal treble clefs, became synonymous with the quality of his craftsmanship and skill.<br><br>E. M. Penzel's legacy extends beyond his lifetime, continuing through the family business that he founded over a century ago in Erlbach. Today, the Penzel dynasty of bow makers, now based in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany, proudly carries on his tradition.

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