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Helge Netland

Helge Netland

Silver viola bow

A silver-mounted viola bow crafted by Switzerland-based bow maker, Helge Netland. This bow was built on Helge Netland's personal model  features a round stick of high-quality pernambuco. The bow draws out a deep, rich, and resonant tone that enhances the natural sound of the violin. Helge Netland's bows offer a full sound and excellent performance from tip to frog. With a slight flexibility in the middle for enhanced articulation, they encourage sensitive right-hand technique, providing a dynamic and responsive playing experience. Available for trial now!

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The maker's certificate of authenticity for this bow can be viewed here.

Maker: Helge Netland

Weight: 73.2 g

Length: 74.2 cm

Materials: Round pernambuco, silver and ebony. The tip is fitted with a silver plate.

Certificate: Yes - from the maker.

Condition: New

If you are interested in purchasing this instrument, contact us here to get started! You can choose between two different ways to purcahse this instrument.

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Whether you live in Oslo or further afield, we offer three ways for you to try our instruments.

  1. Try it at home. Thanks to our 14-day Home Trial, you can take the time you need to decide if you've chosen the right fiddle for you. We ship instruments internationally, too!
  2. Meet us in Oslo. You can meet us in person and try your instrument in the wonderful acoustics at Gamle Raadhus Scene in the heart of Oslo. You are welcome to try all of our fiddles and bows there.
  3. Video chat. We would be happy to have a video chat with you to discuss our instruments and play them side by side. Just send us a message to schedule an appointment.

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About the maker

Helge Netland, born in Bergen, Norway in 1959, now has his ateliers in Winterthur, Switzerland and Punta Sal, Peru. His journey in bowmaking began under Benoît Rolland in Brittany, France, mastering techniques inspired by 19th-century Parisian master bowmakers. As an accomplished violinist, Netland integrates his musical expertise into the crafting process, meticulously refining each bow's musicality from its inception. His bows are played by prominent musicians such as Janine Jansen, Arve Tellefsen, Rosanne Philippens, Thomas Zehetmair, Henning Kraggerud, Ilja Gringolts, Jürg Dähler, Éric Maria Couturier and Samuel Niederhauser.

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14-Day Home Trial

We ship internationally! Whether you live in Norway or New Zealand, every customer can take advantage of our 14-Day Home Trial. Not completely happy with your instrument or bow? Simply return it for a full refund. Click the button below to learn more.

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