Pierre-Yves Fuchs cello bow

Swiss bow maker Pierre-Yves Fuchs (b. 1959) is one of the most celebrated bow makers working today. He studied with Stéphane Thomachot, Gilles Duhaut, Pierre Guillaume, and Benoit Rolland, and established his own workshop in 1997.

His bows are in high demand among professional players worldwide and have won numerous awards at international competitions. In the Violin Society of America competition of 2004, Fuchs received the unprecedented honor of winning four Gold Medals: one for each of his violin, viola, cello, and bass bows, and earning him the title of "Hors Concours."

His bow making style is inspired by Peccatte, Maire, and Pajeot.