ARCUS VIOLA BOWS
The power of a cello bow combined with the lightness of a violin bow: Our viola bows free violists from the restrictions of traditional bows. They open up the full potential in the sound of every viola, pulling the most powerful, clear, and rich sound while offering the fastest response and absolutely crisp articulation.
With an Arcus viola bow in your hands, you will begin to discover the possibilities of playing your instrument in a completely new, liberated way and find new avenues into your music.
P SERIES
The P-bows with their very strong stick and balanced sound are the perfect match for all large violas with a string length around 38 cm (15") and over. They draw a sound that is clear and strong, rich in overtones and projects perfectly. We make them with octagonal and round sticks. The octagonal bows feel very lively and agile and bounce almost automatically. The round one's have a more steady feel and follow the movements of the right hand with utmost precision.
The P4 is a great back up for pro players and an even better primary bow for amateurs and students as they deliver a clear sound that helps develop perfect intonation. Its precise feedback, the safe feel and ideal bounce make them the best teacher to improve the right hand.
Outfit - Stainless steel
Stick - Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 57 Gram
Frog - Snakewood
The P5 delivers ideal playing characteristics and a very good sound. With its perfect craftsmanship and elegant silver outfit it is a match to much more expensive traditional bows.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick - Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 57 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The P6 enjoys great popularity with violists all around the world. Its sound is on par with the most expensive classical bows, its playability and comfort is unmatched. This is a great bow at a very moderate price.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick - Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 57 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
It is not very surprising that the P7 is our most successful viola bow. It allows you to deliver perfect performance both in the orchestra and in chamber music. If necessary you can easily make yourself heard while you can also play very gently without much effort.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick - Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 57 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
Just like the gold mounted P8 the silver mounted P8 is an amazing bow that allows you to play like never before. Maybe less prestigious, it will definitely support you enchanting your auditorium with its marvellous sound in the exact same way.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick - Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 57 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The P8 plays and sounds like no conventional bow ever could. It allows a more precise articulation and modulation of sounds, it can play louder and more silent, faster and slower. The result is that you can develop you musical ideas and express your feelings in a way that you will never want to miss again.
Outfit - 585 Gold
Stick - Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 60 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood
Only a few times every year we succeed in making a P9 stick. Their sound spectrum is truly spectacular and their response is so buttery that it feels as if the instrument plays by itself. Due to their unlimited resonances they work fantastic with pretty much every large viola.
Outfit - 585 Gold
Stick - Round/Octagonal - Gold or Stainless Steel
Weight - ca. 60 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood