Due to the scarcity of Pernambuco, 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.
4/4 violin bow
Hand made in Brazil from Ipe wood
Round stick
Silver mounted ebony frog
Branded “IPE” near the button, to help with identification
