John Sirdevan
Master Bow Maker
John Sirdevan trained in the French tradition. He joined Heinl's in 1980. In his thirty-one years as Bowman at Heinl's, John has worked for many of Canada's, and the world's finest string players. As a restorer of bows, he has always maintained the highest standards of work. The study of French Bows and Bow making, has been an interest, bordering on obsession. Many of over two hundred Sirdevan bows are in the hands of professional players in Canada, USA, Europe and Asia. John continues to make about ten to twelve bows a year and invites your queries.