François Tourte

…the early 19th century by Franƈois Tourte, has a screw mechanism that cannot be changed while playing. Most bows are actually bow-shaped, but the Tourte bow is made in a compound curve to which considerable tension can be applied, making it possible to apply much pressure to the strings. The…

…in the 18th century by François Tourte of Paris. Its chief point of departure is that the curve of the bowstick is concave rather than convex, which thus puts the horsehair under considerable pressure (necessary for today’s bowing technique). The light tapering stick now is made of brazilwood (Pernambuco wood)…