Paul E. Klann Violin Bow Studio - Services and Rates

Paul E. Klann, B.Sc. (PT) – Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Bow-Maker

Re-hair: 

$100 (Violin, Viola)

$110 (Cello)

$125 (Bass)

Premium Bow Service including the finest hand-selected Mongolian stallion hair, basic cleaning stick/frog/mechanism (please note there may be an additional charge for cleaning pending drop-off condition), French polish, evaluation of bow condition.

Biomechanical and Bow Analysis 

$90

An empirical analysis of the bow and a biomechanical assessment of the interaction between the player and bow.  Ideal bow characteristics unique to each player’s style are provided. 

Camber Adjustment and Stick Straightening

$45-$90+ (time based)

Grips Installed:

Sterling Silver Wire $150+ (subject to change based on silver market value)

Whalebone (imitation) $100

French Silk $100

Black leather standard grip $50 (long grip $60)

Premium brown leather (lizard) standard grip $70 (long grip $80)

Bow Tips Installed (cost is based on the time taken to complete the work plus materials): 

Imitation Ivory 

Ivory (Fossilized Mastodon) 

Sterling Silver (note: based on silver market value)

Bushing Restorations: replaces worn wood and aligns holes for proper and fluid functioning of the mechanism. 

(cost is based on the time taken to complete the work plus materials/shop supplies): 

Single Bushing (rear hole) 

Nipple Replacement

Double Bushing (both rear for forward hole)

Frog Bushing 

Button Bushing

Eyelets/Screws Installed:

Standard Eyelet $30 

Standard Screw $45+

Premium Screw/Eyelet with Peccatte style threads $90+

Other Services include*:  

Head fracture restoration

Stick grafts to replace failing Pernambuco

Frog restorations

Silver/gold parts rebuilt/restored

Pearl slide replacement

*Miscellaneous restorations and work billed at $90/hour plus shop materials/supplies.

**All prices and rates subject to change.

Premium Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass Bow Rehair:  

New hair and wedges installed using the finest hand-selected Mongolian stallion hair to ensure the most even hair tension and the best tone qualities. Cleaning of the stick, frog, & mechanism. Lubrication of mechanism. Refresh the French polish to enhance the beauty of the natural grain of the wood and protect the stick. Evaluation of the bow for overall condition with recommendations for repairs to improve bow function, aesthetics, & longevity.