INTENTIONALLY CREATED FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Making bows for fine stringed instruments has been our passion for the last 37 years, and because the industry has had such an impact on the environment, it has been our mission to locate suitable alternative materials to create modern bows for musicians. With our original patented design, we have constructed a bow from one of nature’s most renewable resources, Bamboo. All parts are derived from sustainable resources, are travel friendly, and designed for minimal environmental impact.
The frog and button are made from an innovative product called Sonowood®, by Swiss Wood Solutions AG, which is manufactured using wood species from sustainably managed forestry. Its durability and scratch-resistant surface greatly reduces signs of wear. It is authentic wood without any synthetic colors, resins, or polymers added, and is beautifully mounted in sterling silver.
The alternative to pearl is a simulated material called Sanwa, manufactured by Kyocera. It is a highly durable lab-grown opal using an advanced technological process that creates the conditions for natural opal formation. This process requires a much longer production cycle in a controlled laboratory environment.
The strength and durability of a NuBow in conjunction with its remarkable playing qualities contributes to its responsiveness, ultimately exhibiting a bow with exceptional natural characteristics to that of a traditional Pernambuco bow.
Rodney D. Mohr
Master Bow Maker & Restorer
Rodney has been actively making bows for over 37 years and is a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers, where he earned the degree of Master of Bow Making. Rodney has produced over 1,100 bows, making him one of the nation’s most prolific bow makers, and has restored a countless number of fine bows.
As past Co-Director of the Violin Society of America’s Oberlin Bow Restoration Workshop, Rodney has taught many students the fine art of making and restoration. He has been a guest instructor at the North Bennett Street School in Boston, and given demonstrations at the Chicago School of Violin Making, where he is an alumnus and serves on the Board of Directors. Rodney also is the Director of Learning Trade Secrets.
Rodney has won numerous awards in international competitions, including the Violin Society of America International Competitions and the Concours International de Paris. Rodney holds the distinction of Hors’ Concours by the VSA.
Rodney has served as president of the Violin Society of America and as a bow judge, and also president of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.