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Katalox Viola Bow — Dylan Kole | Chicago Luthier Cooperative

Sustainably crafted. Professionally performed.

Built from katalox — a dense, legally traceable tropical hardwood — this viola bow delivers the elasticity, tonal richness, and fast attack that players expect from the finest traditional sticks, without the sourcing complications of CITES-listed materials.

The frog and fittings are crafted from Ebonprex, a sustainably derived wood composite that replicates the weight and grain character of ebony. A silk winding and single silver accent at the collar ensure precise balance, while a silver head plate at the tip shifts the balance point toward the playing end — exactly where experienced violists want it.

Every material is fully documented and travel-compliant. No permits. No border complications. No compromises on sound.

• Stick: Katalox — sustainably sourced tropical hardwood

• Frog & fittings: Ebonprex (ebony alternative)

• Winding: Silk

• Accents: Silver collar ring & silver tip plate

• Sound character: Lively, full, fast-responding — rich in overtones

• Travel compliance: All materials legally traceable and CITES-unrestricted