The unique patent-pending technology is based on a four-magnet closure mechanism. The clamp pops open after the lever is turned and the North and South poles on both halves oppose each other; it closes automatically when the magnetic poles re-align by themselves.
>> Have you ever gotten annoyed while packing up your bow in your cello case, especially when having only one hand free? Have you then used your knees or set your cello back on the ground? How often have you found your bow loose after the transport with a conventional snap fastener and how often has it then damaged your cello?
The magnetic bow clamp allows you to store and retrieve your bow easily with one hand, without first putting your cello on the ground or fixing the case lid with your knees.
The magnetic Fiedler bow clamp fits in almost all cello cases made from fibreglass, carbon fibre or plywood. It is attached with one special screw onto the case shell.
The best position for the magnetic bow clamp is in the case lid, opposite the cello scroll. The bow will be placed in secure distance to the fingerboard. In extra large cases, such as Accord Montagnana, two bow clamps can be mounted next to each other. For other positions, carefully check the clearance between the bow clamp and the instrument and make sure that the cello is being held firmly in the case and can't move during transport.
The assembly kit contains the bow clamp, special screws of various lengths, two self-adhesive foam pads and a hand sewn leather bow tip pouch.
You need a 3.2 mm drill bit, a screwdriver and a hot glue gun. Use hot glue to securely glue one foam pad on top of the bow clamp lever, and the other right behind the frog of the stored bow.
You can order the mounting set here >>.