Cameron Robertson Bow Maker
My Bows & Services
Inspired by the great makers, I make beautiful, complex, sophisticated bows using a variety of materials including traditional and non-traditional materials. Most of my bows are made out of pernambuco, ebony, and silver. However, I also use a variety of alternative materials such as katalox and padauk as alternatives to Pernambuco. I also utilize snakewood, thermalwood, and sonowood as ebony alternatives, as well as Tip Armor, silver and imitation ivory resin for headplates.
In addition to making bows, I also rehair bows and perform other bow maintenance services. My schedule is very limited for client services as the majority of my time is dedicated to making bows. However, please feel free to reach out if you are interested in my services.
Why I Do What I Do
I make bows because I love them and am fascinated by them. I love how unique each bow is and how a bow can help a player not only bring a piece of music to life but also bring out the different nuances of a particular piece of music.
When making, my focus is to accentuate the beauty of the materials and the graceful lines of the bow to ensure that it is as pleasing to the eye as it is an extension of the player’s arm. I want nothing more than for a player to love their bow and to have an exceptional playing experience.
Where to Find My Bows
I have a limited supply of bows on hand in my studio. You can also find them at fine shops such as McLaughlin Violins in Chicago, Robertsons & Son’s in Albuquerque, Sam’s Strings in the Houston area, and Guarneri House in Grand Rapids. But, I'm always making more so please feel free to reach out to me.