ALYSIO De MATTOS cello bow, Pernambuco / Horn / Silver, (round heel), Rio / Paris, BRAZIL, 82.6g femalecomposer The recordings are intended for

The recordings are intended for orientation and for making it easier to learn to play the pieces for what is already going around in one's head will also be 'in the fingers' much faster

The contemporary American instrument maker had his first apprenticeship began at age 14 with Indianapolis luthier Kalon Watkins

He makes his own varnish based on linseed oil and natural resins like amber or Venice turpentine and colours it with warm-tones handmade pigments

with large gold Parisian eyes on each side

he got a degree as “Maestro Liutaio

ALYSIO De MATTOS cello bow, Pernambuco / Horn / Silver, (round heel), Rio / Paris, BRAZIL, 82.6g femalecomposer The recordings are intended forThis bow is part of our fourth annual Contemporary American Makers Exhibition. Alysio de Mattos has been a professional musician throughout his life, both as a violinist and as a violist. He's always had interest for lutherie and bow works. In 2006, he spent some time in Paris, where he learned bow making with Christian Barthe and Richard Salan. Since then, he's been dedicating to making bows according to the classic French style and tradition. His