"It is hard to find a great rehair. I think Ron Forrester is one of the best! I am always exceedingly happy with his work. He really understands bows and the needs of the players. He also happened to make the bow I play on. It's my absolute favorite- it fits me like a glove. I've struggled with chronic arm problems for many years, but I now have no pain at all and the bow plays like a dream. I just ordered a second one!"
- Ileana Ciumac
Concert Mistress & Violin Professor
Westminster Choir College Conservatory

"There's a master precision in Ron's work that is apparent throughout every aspect of the process. Always reliable, prompt,and informative in his service, delivering consistently beautiful work with an unmatched eye for detail, I always know my bows are in fine hands with Ron Forrester."
- Tatjana Mead Chamis
Associate Principal Viola
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

"I feel very fortunate to have found Ron Forrester; he has done terrific work on my bow, from the standard rehairs to the significant repairs. He even stepped in and made an emergency repair in my Hardanger fiddle! I highly recommend him."
- Dan Trueman
Fiddler, Composer, Assistant Professor of Music
Princeton University

"Ron Forrester is a superb craftsman in the art of rehairing and repairing bows. His careful attention to details and my personal needs are extraordinary. I am always very pleased with the results."
- Andrés Cárdenes
Violinist and Violist International Prizewinner, Soloist and Recording Artist, Concertmaster,
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

"Rehairing a bow can be compared to playing the violin. Many do it - few do it well, and only a handful bring it to the level of an art form. One of those few is Ron Forrester. Indeed he is one of only a few in the world I will trust to work on my Tourte cello bow."
- David Szepessy
Cellist
Swarthmore, PA

"I received my bow yesterday.  It's definitely the best rehair ever for me, although I'm not qualified to give an expert opinion like the pros in your testimonials.  All I know is that with the old frazzled hair on the bow when I found it, it wouldn't play a note; but now with your rehair it's easily the best bow I have - balance, feel on the strings.  The hair length is perfect, as requested.  Thanks again for the quick turnaround and exceptional work."
- Kenton Showalter
Violinist
Sarasota, FL

"Hi Ron, Thanks for the restoration which you have so beautifully accomplished. The years of mistreatment have now been erased and I think Tubbs himself would be pleased. Thanks again,"
- Marilyn Hammond
Violinist
Lincoln, NE