Hand Made Violin Bow, Viola Bows, & Cello Bows

Be sure to see Mr. Beckly's bow making on the DIY Networks show "Handmade Music" Sunday, May 1st 7:00 pm Pacific time 10:00 pm Eastern time.

Steven Beckley is a maker of violin bows and bows for stringed instruments. He has been a bow maker since 1981 and has been a member of the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers since 1989. His bows are being used by musicians around the world.

Silver and ebony mounted pernambuco violin bows begin at USD $3600.00.
Gold mounted bows start at USD $4800.00.
Steven Beckley also sells low-cost, imported bows with prices that begin at USD $400.00.

Bows with frogs made of non-endangered, exotic material like mastodon are also available.

Take a look into the Gallery of Violin Bows to see pictures of some of the violin, viola & cello bows that he has made.

There is a short biography on this site.

If you are interested in purchasing a violin bow made by Mr. Beckley, please see the page with instruction on how arrange a trial of these bows. so you can see for yourself how they play.

There is also a page of links to other pages that have to do with violins, bowmaking, and musical instruments.

I do not use Elephant Ivory, Tortoise Shell or any other materials that are outlawed or derived from endangered species in the making of my bows.

You can E-mail Mr Beckley at
or call, Toll Free in the U.S. 866-834-0425