Richard Wilson

Bowmaker & Repairer

Bowmaker & Repairer

Richard Wilson is a maker of hand made bows from the finest quality materials, to suit the individual. Providing a high-quality bow repairing and rehairing service taking in work from across the globe.

He was trained in the Hill tradition of bow making, serving a full apprenticeship with Garner Wilson and has developed his own style to include a wide range of influences.

He produces baroque and classical, as well as modern, bows. Before becoming a bow maker he was a professional viola player and teacher, and is therefore sensitive to the needs of players.

In addition to making new bows the repair, re-hair and restoration of old bows is undertaken. A same day service is often available, by arrangement, depending on the degree of work to be done. Please enquire for further information.

Richard Wilson
The workshop
The workshop

New Bows, Heads & Frogs

New bows crafted from a range of well chosen stock of pernambuco for Violin, Viola, 'Cello and Double Bass. Frogs are made from quality ebony and inlayed with a variety of pearl or precious metals at the customers requirments.

A complete range of bows with gold or silver mounts are available.

Violin Head
Violin Head

Viola Head
Viola Head

Cello Head
Cello Head

Bass Viol Head
Bass Viola Head

Violin Frog
Violin Frog

Viola Frog
Viola Frog

Cello Frog
Cello Frog

Photographer: Yann Besson

Contact

Greenlawalls Lodge, Duddo, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2PR

Telephone: (+44) (0)1890 820322
Email: richardwilson.bowmaker@gmail.com

Opening times are by appointment only.