Charle R. Ervin was a graduate of the Cremona School of Violin Making and established an independent workshop in Austin, Texas. He made both instruments and bows in addition to fulfilling the maintenance and restoration needs of his community. His personal work is rare, as musicians are seldom willing to part with them. This gold mounted viola bow ‘inspired’ by Tourte is now available for the first time in 18 years. Strings pernambuco of dynamic acoustical properties, with abalone inlaid into the ebony middle facet of the three-piece gold button. Silk lapping for balance.