ARCUS VIOLIN BOWS
A sound that is brilliant, open and clear, rich and full, with a uniquely wide range of overtones, free of noise. Fantastic bounce and agility combined with perfect stability and ease of play. Our violin bows fulfill everything you might be looking for to achieve the most beautiful performance.
Discover a whole new and improved world of violin playing that offers unprecedented freedom for your interpretation and that unleashes the full glory of your instrument.
M SERIES
The M-series bows combine a slightly more flexible stick with a beautiful, modern looking frog. Its higher, slanted front provides the thumb with an especially comfortable rest and improved control. Its sound is perfectly balanced and especially open, which takes the lid of most rather closed sounding instruments. Its more flexible stick feels especially great to players that prefer a light bow hold and smoother bowings.
The M4 is a truly unique bow. Its innovative stainless-steel outfit is made to shine for centuries, as is its beautiful sound. It's the perfect bow for enthusiasts and students that may not afford a more luxurious bow, but one they can always depend on and that will show them the way to a perfect technique.
Outfit - Stainless steel
Stick- Round
Weight - ca. 50 Gram
Frog - Snakewood
The look and feel of the M5 is one of great elegance. Its workmanship and sound is on the level of wooden bows that may cost several times as much. Still, it provides the superior comfort, durability, power and speed that only Arcus bows offer.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round
Weight - ca. 51 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The M6 is at the very heart of all Arcus bows. It shows what high technology combined with dedicated workmanship can achieve today. Perfect playing properties and a big and beautiful sound make these bows a perfect companion for every orchestra player and any repertoire.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round
Weight - ca. 51 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
Think of the best features of every bow you have ever played. Combine these and then ad anything you might ever have wished for: This is the recipe for the M7. You will find yourself uniquely empowered in every concert situation and while practicing the most difficult pieces.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round
Weight - ca. 51 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
With the silver outfit, the M8 looks almost more elegant than with the gold outfit, though of course it bears less prestige. But this is maybe just what you are looking for.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round
Weight - ca. 51 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The M8 will certainly surpass your highest expectations. It pulls a fantastic sound and plays with incredible subtlety. Its elegant play and perfectly clear sound lends a entirely new level of excitement to the playing the of the classic violin concerts.
Outfit - 585 Gold
Stick- Round
Weight - ca. 51 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood
The M9 delivers a truly amazing sound spectrum like from a different world. It plays absolutely effortless and is thus the ideal bow for soloists that prefer to play not too heavy handed. It can pull an incredibly open and powerful sound from a delicate old instrument and from all rather light built violins.
Outfit - 585 Gold or Stainless Steel
Stick- Round
Weight - ca. 51 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Arcus M Series bows feature a slightly more flexible stick combined with a beautiful, modern-looking frog. The higher, slanted front of the frog provides exceptional thumb comfort and improved control during playing.
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M Series bows deliver perfectly balanced, especially open sound. They're designed to "take the lid off" closed-sounding instruments, helping them resonate more freely and openly.
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M Series bows are ideal for players who prefer a light bow hold and smoother bowings. The more flexible stick feels especially great for musicians who use a gentle touch and fluid bowing technique.
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The M Series frog features a modern, higher, and slanted front design that provides the thumb with an especially comfortable resting position and better control compared to traditional frog shapes.
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M Series bows work exceptionally well with instruments that have a more closed or reserved sound. The open tonal quality of these bows helps bring out the full potential of such violins.
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M Series bows have a slightly more flexible stick than other Arcus series, making them feel especially responsive for players who prefer smoother, more flowing bowing techniques and a lighter touch.