A remarkable silver mounted violin bow by Noel Burke, 58.9 grams made in Carlow, Ireland, in his Classique Model. Nimble, with agility, and with an energetic yet smooth response, medium suppleness. The feeling and tone of this bow calls forth the style of classical French 19th century master bows.
About Noel Burke
Noel Burke began his bowmaking in 1989 under master bowmakers Charles Espey in Seattle, Washington and Paris, France, where he studied under Stephane Thomachot for two years.
 
The international accolades given to Noel’s work include six gold medals from the Violin Society of America, the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris for violin bow and the gold medal for cello bow at the Royal Northern College of Music Strad Cello Festival. Being invited to serve as a member of the jury at the RNCM Strad Cello and Bowmaking Competition is a further testament to Noel’s achievements and the excellence of his work. Noel has lived and worked in Italy (Cremona), France (Paris) and USA (Washington State). Noel now lives and works in Carlow, Ireland where he concentrates on new making and the teaching of bow making, many of whom have gone on to become award winning master bowmakers themselves.