John Greenwood, Bowmaker

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301 Carl St Apt 11
San Francisco, CA 94117

John Greenwood is a skilled bowmaker based in San Francisco, specializing in the creation of master-quality bows for string instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, and basses. The workshop also offers expert bow rehairing and repair services, ensuring that musicians have access to high-quality craftsmanship and maintenance for their instruments.

In addition to crafting bows, John Greenwood provides a selection of bows from other fine makers, allowing clients to explore various options. The workshop is dedicated to the art of bowmaking, offering a unique insight into the craftsmanship involved in this specialized field.

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5.077 reviews
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Josh C.
1/13/2024

John was very accommodating to my schedule and fixed my cello bow while I waited in his beautiful workshop. The bow was warped to the left, but he was able to fix it within an hour! To John: I...

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Kevin R.
10/20/2024

I'm so glad I found John Greenwood. I could not have had a more successful and pleasant experience. I have a very old and valuable French bow that was quite crooked at the tip. John straightened...

C M.
8/29/2024

My son's bow needed a re-hair. We didn't have a backup bow, and he's currently working hard on his college audition repertoire, so he didn't want to be without his bow. John responded to my...

Xander K.
4/14/2024

Freelancer from LA here. I've advanced in some professional orchestra auditions and have a DMA from USC. I drove to his shop from LA last week and bought a violin bow, and I can't recommend him...

Marty C.
4/22/2024

John is great! He has worked on my James Tubbs gold mounted violin bow, my Carl Albert Nurnberger bow, and Lloyd Liu bow. I highly recommend him!

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