Due to the scarcity of Pernambucco, Ipe is being used as a substitute. Ipe is a species of wood that grows in Brazil, with similar characteristics to Pernambuco. These bows look and sound very much as you would expect from a Pernambuco bow.
Due to the scarcity of Pernambucco, Ipe is being used as a substitute. Ipe is a species of wood that grows in Brazil, with similar characteristics to Pernambuco. These bows look and sound very much as you would expect from a Pernambuco bow.
In 1976, John Boskovic opened a violin shop in Toronto, serving local professionals, orchestras and schools. In the mid 1980s, he moved his family to rural Ontario, shifting focus to supplying violin shops.
Through changing times, personal service has remained our core value. We have become acquainted with many of our loyal customers, and look forward to serving you well into the future.
With overflowing gratitude,
Isaac, John, Leif, Jonathan, Christina
and the rest of the BVS team.
Sovereign for Cello is our most soloistic string set – created to empower your sound and give you infinite freedom of expression. Developed in close collaboration with Larsen artists, Sovereign delivers a sound that is immediate, precise and rich in colour , allowing you to move effortlessly from dark, growling intensity to lyrical warmth and the lightest pianissimo.
KNOBLOCH STRINGS believes in music as a form of expression that deserves respect, precision and sensitivity.
Our values are rooted in craftsmanship, collaboration and authenticity. We work hand in hand with musicians, luthiers and professionals from the music world, because we believe that the best strings are born from shared experience and deep understanding. Every detail matters, from intonation to feel, because excellence is found in the smallest nuances.
Finest quality classical guitar strings, made in Germany since 1869.
The tradition of string making has been passed down through the Hannabach family through the generations.
