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.
S SERIES
The S-bows are our lightest and strongest violin bows. Their sound is big, brilliant, powerful and round, but more bright than warm. They are the perfect choice for most soloists and also great for jazz, rock and folk music. The S-bows are a great match for all dark sounding instruments. They are available with round sticks that play more steady and feel very steady and octagonal sticks that play rather agile and lively. For many years the S-series bows are our bestseller and you can find them in all the great orchestras around the world.
The S4 is a perfectly made bow with perfect balance, handling and performance that is normally not available in this price range. Its sound is clear and open, full and brilliant. The outfit in stainless steel is very elegant and extremely durable.
Outfit - Stainless steel
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 48 Gram
Frog - Snakewood
The S5 combines great ideal characteristics with a big and beautiful sound in a price range where you mostly find bows with some serious shortcomings. Their brilliant sound, agility and power makes them not only suitable for classical players with rather warm sounding instruments but also a favourite among jazz and folk players.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 49 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The S6 is one of our best selling bows for good reasons. While its sound matches or surpasses the most expensive wooden bows in every single aspect, they offer superior comfort, power, robustness and agility. This has made them the preferred bow of professional orchestra players all around the world.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 48 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The S7 is where the Arcus bows are in a world of their own. No traditional bow can match its sound and play, offering an almost unfair advantage if you use it in a competition or audition. But even if you play only at home or in a private chamber music group you will love it for its easy handling, its comfort and its amazing sound.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 49 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The S8 bow with silver outfit plays and sounds exactly like its more expensive sibling with gold outfit. It's a truly amazing bow that makes you a winner under all circumstances.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 49 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
Many concertmasters and soloists have made an S8 their primary bow. It not only draws the most colourful sound from every instrument, but allows to cut through in even the most demanding circumstances. It is especially suitable if you are looking for a bow that brings out more brilliance and power from your instrument.
Outfit - 585 Gold
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 49 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood
The S9 is the fastest and most nimble violin bow ever made. The truly flawless resonance quality of their sticks offer a response without any resistance. That allows to play with absolute precision and unmatched articulation. Its sound is especially brilliant, which brings out the very best in precious old instruments.
Outfit - 585 Gold
Stick- Round/Octagonal - Gold or Stainless Steel
Weight - ca. 49 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Arcus T bows produce warm, deep tones, while S series bows offer brighter, more brilliant sound. The S8 specifically is known for its bright and strong tonal characteristics. The S Series is lighter than the T Series and provides a more lively and jauntier performance.
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Arcus S Series bows are the lightest and strongest - and the most popular - violin bows in the Arcus lineup. They produce big, brilliant, powerful, and round sound with a brighter character rather than warm. These are bestselling bows found in great orchestras worldwide.
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S Series bows are perfect for the widest range of musical genres. Classical players from Baroque to modern love the S Series, and they are also great for jazz, rock, and folk music. They're also an ideal match for dark-sounding instruments or older instruments that need added brightness and projection.
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Arcus S Series bows come in two stick shapes: round sticks that play steadier and feel very stable, and octagonal sticks that play with more agility and liveliness. You can choose based on your playing style preference.
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Round stick S Series bows offer steadier, more stable playing, while octagonal stick versions provide a more agile and lively response. Both produce the same brilliant, powerful sound characteristic of the S Series.
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Yes, S Series bows are excellent for orchestra musicians. They're bestsellers and used by players in major orchestras around the world, offering the projection and brilliance needed for ensemble performance.
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S Series bows produce a bright, brilliant tone with big, powerful, and round sound. They're more on the bright side than warm, making them perfect for adding clarity and projection to darker instruments.