T. Chagas – Brasil Nickel Violin Bow 2026

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Claudecir Carlesso Chagas was born in the city of Joao Neiva, Brazil in 1981. He started his journey in the bow firm in 1995 assisting other makers and now in the past two decades as a finishing bow making specialist. He goes by Tiogus. He has been making his own bows since 2014. His biggest influences in the bow world are his two older brothers and Vanderson Schaeffer. Tiogus is a maker in the firm Arcos Brasil. Arcos employs over 12 bow makers. He is known by Mr. Judd for his consistent detailed work. Nothing too fancy, but every bow of his has great bones. This is a finely tapered stick, no extra weight left on the bow, strong head, and excellent jewelry work. Bow making is an art, and Tiogus senses what the wood can handle thickness-wise for each bow. Ipe wood grows and is harvested in Brazil. The ebony used in making the frog only grows in Africa and certain parts of India. Tiogus makes many nickel and silver bows for the shop. His bows are stamped “T. CHAGAS – BRASIL.” The stick is firm and round in section. The wood name, ipe, is also stamped on the butt of the bow so there is no confusion with the other wood used in making bows – pernambuco. It is a darker orange, brown colored stick. The bow is just spot on workmanship. The finish is only oiled and is natural for most bows. The last 15.0 cm of the bow is in octagonal section for the bow to accept the frog. The ebony of the frog is choice older dark wood. The frog is mounted in nickel silver and is Parisian eye model. The heel is two pieces of silver, and the fittings are held in place with pin work. The wind is nickel with a leather thumb grip to capture the silver at the frog end. The pearl slide is stunning, especially when you are in some powerful light. The bow is new, in excellent condition, just received into the shop in 2026. An excellent playing stick, slightly thin in its makeup because of the maker and the density of the stick.

Weight fully haired 61.6 grams