Arcos Brasil

Vanderson Schaeffer "Sartory" Ipe Gold-Mounted Cello Bow

Name: Vanderson Schaeffer "Sartory" Ipe Gold-Mounted Cello Bow
Brand: Arcos Brasil
SKU: F1B3958
Price: 7820.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$7,820.00

Expected in 3 months or More

SKU: F1B3958

Trial Period: The Trial Period is 10 days from receipt.

Place of Trial: The ship-to address on the customer trial order.

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Deposit: The Customer must pay a deposit fee if noted next to the Product. This deposit is a security deposit and it will be refunded to Customer when the Products are returned without damage. 
Repairs: All repairs and/or adjustments must be done only by Shar Music unless the Customer purchases the Products or after receiving approval from Shar Music while on trial. Customer will have sole responsibility to pay for the cost of repair if there is damage resulting from Customer’s negligence or Customer’s failure to properly care for the Products.

Risk of Loss: The Customer will be responsible for the Products from the date of receipt until it is returned to Shar Music. The Customer will bear the risk of loss and damage to the products while in possession during the Trial Period. On return, if the Products are damaged, Shar Music will charge Customer for such damage and issue a damage invoice to Customer. If the Products are not returned, Customer will be responsible for the retail value of the Products.

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Governing Law: This At-Home Trial Agreement will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Michigan. Any dispute regarding terms or enforcement must be brought in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Remedies: If Customer is in default of this agreement, the cost of the Products will immediately become due. If Shar Music institutes any legal proceeding against Customer to recover any of the Property, Shar Music shall have a right to recover from Customer actual attorney fees, collection fees, and court costs incurred by Shar Music in connection with the proceeding.

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Vanderson Schaeffer Sartory Copy Cello Bow – Ipe, Gold/Ebony Mounts
Brasilian craftsmanship inspired by the golden age of French bow making

This finely made cello bow by Vanderson Schaeffer pays tribute to the powerful and elegant models of Eugène Sartory, faithfully capturing the balance, strength, and clean articulation that defined Sartory’s enduring legacy. Handcrafted in Brasil, this bow is made from ipe, a dense and durable tropical hardwood that offers tonal warmth and structural resilience, making it a sustainable and reliable alternative to traditional pernambuco.

The bow’s round ipe stick is robust and responsive, delivering excellent tracking and control across the full range of the cello. With articulate bounce and a generous tonal core, it supports both lyrical phrasing and bold projection. The ebony frog, mounted in gold, features a Parisian eye and a capped button — elegant finishing touches that reflect both tradition and quality.

Schaeffer’s craftsmanship is clean and confident, making this bow an ideal choice for the advancing student, working professional, or discerning player looking for a dependable, high-performance bow that honors French design with a Brasilian spirit.

Round ipe stick
Ebony frog w/ gold mounts
82g

With pernambuco becoming scarce, bowmakers around the world are seeking alternative materials to ensure the legacy of quality wood bowmaking continues. The master bowmakers at Arcos Brasil are doing just that by offering Ipe as an alternative. Comparable in quality, appearance, and response, the Ipe bows we have evaluated here are every bit as good as the comparable pernambuco bows we have grown to love and admire.

Vanderson Schaeffer (b. 1982, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil)

Vanderson Schaeffer is part of a distinguished lineage of Brazilian bowmakers and currently stands out as one of the premier artisans at Arcos Brasil, the well-respected bow workshop based in Espírito Santo. Trained initially by his father, Floriano Schaeffer—a noted preservationist of pernambuco bow wood—and further refined under the guidance of Antonio Cardoso and a brief apprenticeship with Pierre Guillaume in Brussels, Vanderson combines traditional family craftsmanship with European finesse.

Since starting in 1998, he has risen to work on Arcos Brasil’s Special Edition and master copy bows, often bearing the stamp “V. Schaeffer – Brasil.” His work has garnered acclaim for clear tone, reliable projection, and superb balance—from violin and viola to cello bows—including gold- and silver-mounted models in both pernambuco and ipe.

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