Our father, Maestro Giovanni Lucchi, always made the search for the finest materials the foundation of his bow making, and he taught us to do the same. The most demanding musicians value and seek out our work for the particular care we take in sourcing and using the best raw materials. The Pernambuco our father carefully selected with the LucchiMeter more than thirty years ago is still the wood we use today for bows of the highest quality.
The appearance of a Lucchi bow comes from a deep understanding of classical French style, reinterpreted over the years by Maestro Giovanni Lucchi. By placing particular importance on the bow’s function, he developed a personal model. As a leading figure in Italian bow making, he passed that same model on to the generations of bow makers who learned the craft from him.
Our rigorous approach ensures quality, and experienced musicians, as well as others, can feel it. That is why we invite our clients to try a bow at length, including under demanding conditions, such as playing pianissimo at the tip. This tests the entire stick, its camber and its graduations, revealing any weak points. Excellent grip at the tip means that the sound will carry, without requiring a heavy head, as is often mistakenly assumed.
We believe that only the finest bows perform well when pushed to their limits.
This is our philosophy: musicians should find an ally in their bow, helping them concentrate on the performance and almost forget the bow itself.
TYPES OF LUCCHI BOWS
Our violin, viola, cello and double bass bows are all made with materials of the highest quality, following the exacting approach that has characterised our work for over forty years. Energetic, elastic and responsive, they meet the needs of musicians at every level, from beginning students to established concert performers.
▫ Maker’s Bows stamped M. Lucchi - Cremona
These represent the finest expression of Lucchi’s production. Made with exceptional Pernambuco and carefully selected horsehair, they receive outstanding attention even in their stylistic details.
▫ Advanced Student Bows stamped Lucchi & Sons - Cremona
Made in the Lucchi workshop, these bows are distinguished by the quality of their Pernambuco and horsehair, and closely follow Maestro Giovanni Lucchi’s method of construction.
▫ Student Bows
These bows are made under our supervision using our materials, or carefully selected by us. They allow musicians to begin with a good-quality bow on a more limited budget, introducing them to the world of professional musicians.
Quality is something you feel by playing!
That is why we recommend that all musicians visit our workshop to try the different types of bows we make. Choosing a bow is a delicate process that needs time and a calm setting. We look forward to welcoming you to Cremona.
To try our bows, contact us by telephone on 0372/491193 or at info@lucchicremona.com