RETIREMENT AND BOWSPEED’S CLOSURE On 3rd October 2025, Hamilton and Amelie Caswell retire and “Bowspeed” Bristol closes. (This does not affect “Caswell Strings” which is under separate ownership in Banbury.)

OUR HUGE SELECTION OF BOWS IS NOW BEING AUCTIONED by Amati Instruments Ltd., 10A Chandos Street, London, W1G 9DQ (2 minutes walk from the B.B.C’s Broadcasting House), 0207 099 7114.

Click for link:   Stringed Instrument Auctions, Valuations, and Sales - Amati

Viewing and bidding is on their website from 3rd Ocxtober to the end of their timed auction on 5th and 6th November. Viewing in person is by appointment at their London premises.

OUR BOW REHAIRING AND REPARING SERVICE including our bow specialist is taken over by Bristol Violin Shop (diagonally opposite to us) at 12 Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol – 0117 9259990.

THANK YOU to all of our customers for your valued custom over the last 61 years! Happy Playing!

Hamilton, Amelie and Melanie Caswell x