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CARBON FIBER BOWS FOR CELLO
"ARTINO RETRO", antique look carbon fiber cello bow, nickel silver ebony frog.
Artino Retro bows bring authenticity and technology together. Medium and supportive stick construction, traditional and elegant chamfer, nicely and consistently balanced. The very subtle and refined antiqued dark brown varnish makes the Artino Retro bows not only look like but also play like very good old bows.
Size: 4/4 only
Savî: The More Sustainable Bow for Cellists
Introducing Savi—a bow designed for cellists who seek precision, power, and sustainability. Traditional cello bows rely on pernambuco, an endangered wood. At Maple Leaf Strings, we’ve developed Savî as a more sustainable alternative that delivers the same level of quality and durability cellists expect, while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Core Select 600 Series: The Evolution of the Hybrid Bow
Experience the perfect harmony of tradition and innovation with the Core Select 600 Series Hybrid Bows. Designed for the discerning musician who values both performance and environmental stewardship, these bows represent the future of orchestral accessories.
Why Choose the Core Select 600 Series?
The 600 Series utilizes a sophisticated carbon fiber core for unmatched structural integrity and response, finished with a genuine Pernambuco overlay. This "best of both worlds" construction offers several key advantages:
Sustainable Craftsmanship: By utilizing a hybrid design, Core Select significantly reduces the reliance on endangered Pernambuco wood without sacrificing the aesthetic or "feel" that professional players crave.
Modern Durability: Unlike traditional wood bows that are susceptible to warping or atmospheric changes, the carbon fiber core ensures consistent tension and straightness across all playing environments.
Classic Aesthetic: The Pernambuco exterior provides the rich, traditional look of a premium wood bow, fitting seamlessly into any professional or student ensemble.
Superior Balance: Engineered for a nimble, balanced feel, these bows offer the bounce and articulation required for complex techniques.
"ARTINO ARIA", uni-directional carbon fiber cello bows, nickel silver ebony frog.
New technology with great tradition!! The newly developed Uni-directional carbon fiber makes this bow with great flexibility and quick response for various bowing techniques. Fantastic balance makes this bow as your extended arm. Unique and stylish appearance.
VN / BC-471
VA / BC-472
VC / BC-473
DBF / BC-474F
DBG / BC-474G
“Artino Aria” brand.
Size: 4/4 only
The JonPaul Fusion is Carbon Fiber/Wood round stick, nickel-silver mounted. The JonPaul Fusion hybrid bow blends the best of both worlds: the strength and durability of carbon fiber with the warm, lovely sound of wood.
Pecatte re-imagined.
Vetta, the Italian word meaning the summit or the pinnacle. Patterned after an immaculate Pecatte bow in our collection, the Vetta is a perfect fusion of balance, weight, and flexibility. This work of art is a true player’s bow. It perfects your professional techniques while creating the warm, rich, and powerful tones of a legendary Pecatte bow. The appearance is enhanced with an elegantly textured, “varnished” finish that is both unique and beautiful. The supple, fine French feel coupled with classic 14 karat rose gold mountings and rich red-brown hues make the Vetta the perfect bow for your collection.
Played and endorsed by symphony, stage and studio professionals around the world.
Patterned after an exquisite French Pajeot bow, the Carrera is quick, agile and feels like an extension of your own arm. Built into the design of each Carrera is perfect balance, weight, and flexibility, which not only enhances your techniques as a player, but creates warm, rich and powerful tones. The distinctive appearance features a textured, “varnished” finish with elegant red-brown hues. Mounted in sterling silver with a fan-tail button, the Carrera is not only beautiful, it will match any demands you place on it. Frog and button available in ebony, white horn or black horn.
Affordable luxury.
JonPaul developed the Muse in response to the many requests for a bow that plays similar to the Carrera, but at a lower retail price. Hand colored and finished like the Carrera, we included everything we could to resemble its older brother. The stick is slightly stronger, and feels incredible. It is mounted beautifully in sterling silver with the JonPaul signature "hand finished" texture.
Agile. Alert. Amazing!
Agile, alert and amazing. Our least expensive silver-mounted bow, the Avanti feels, sounds, and plays like a bow costing thousands.
Ruby-colored (bling!)
Sparkling ruby metallic-woven carbon fiber. The JonPaul Vibrant is stunning and it plays like a more expensive bow. The vibrant is designed for the intermediate advancing player.
Available in violin, viola, cello and bass.
You asked for this bow and we listened.
The Corona came about from interviewing many shops and players. When we asked what features you wanted in an affordable bow, the criteria was clear: weight, balance, strength, price, and finish. The Corona exceeds expectations. The firm stick has deep camber to fit both the classical and contemporary styles. The hand colored wood-like finish permeates the entire stick for extreme durability. It is mounted with a traditional nickel-silver ebony frog, with an alloy tip that compliments the Peccatte/Maline style head.
Excellent student-level carbon fiber bow.
The JonPaul Noir is durable, yet sophisticated enough to partner well with a developing student. It is strong, straight, and consistent.
Available in violin, viola, cello, and bass
Ruby-colored (bling!)
Sparkling ruby metallic-woven carbon fiber. The JonPaul Vibrant is stunning and it plays like a more expensive bow. The vibrant is designed for the intermediate advancing player.
Available in violin, viola, cello and bass.
Beautiful burgundy woven carbon fiber.
The JonPaul Matrix combines precision bow making techniques with advanced carbon fiber. The outcome is a bow that plays great across all genres and abilities.
Available in violin, viola, cello and bass.
Carbon fiber wrapped in gorgeous wood.
The JonPaul Fusion is well balanced, lively and attractive. This high-grade carbon stick wrapped in wood performs with all the benefits of carbon fiber along with the warm sound and natural look of wood.
A beginning player should not have to make a large investment in his or her first bow. At the same time, it is unrealistic to expect an inexperienced player to excel if he or she is forced to play with poorly balanced, weak, or warped bow. K.Holtz FG bows require no compromise — they are designed with beginning players’ specific needs and budgets in mind. These strong, well-balanced, attractive bows produce a smooth, clear sound without a lot of physical effort from the player. And with K.Holtz FG bows, players can invest their efforts in improving their playing without having to invest a lot of money in their bows.
4/4-size Carbon Fiber Cello Bow with Ebony Frog, Nickel-silver Mountings, and Mongolian Horsehair
The unique woven carbon, refined balance and the beauty of the colorful mother-of-pearl slide and Parisian eye set the Cadenza bow apart.
Built upon centuries of tradition and refined by decades of bow making experience, the CodaBow Marquise GS is the gold standard of master-level cello bows. Crafted by leaders in the bow making industry, the Marquise GS delivers flawless handling and poignant sound once reserved only for the finest master cello bows. Unidirectional carbon fiber runs seamlessly from tip to button, elevating both response and sensitivity. Expertly blended advanced and organic fibers offer a tonal vibrancy and resonance unlike any carbon fiber cello bow before. Graceful in the hand and lively to the ear, the CodaBow Marquise GS appeals to professional cello players more than any other instrumentalist.
Best-in-Class Cello Bow for Master Level Players
Natural Acoustic Core
A carefully designed Natural Acoustic Core features a blend of organic plant fibers, resulting in a profound, pure experience. Decades of experience has taught us that producing superior, complex sound demands more than just carbon fiber.
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Natural and elegant, In-Touch™ architecture provides unprecedented unidirectional carbon fibers that continuously span both sides of the shaft, from button to tip. This revolutionary advancement empowers a cello player's fingertips to discern the bow's full-length dynamics and response in an entirely new way, mirroring the natural grain of the most esteemed Pernambuco bows.
Built to Last a Lifetime
All wear-intensive components (including the button bearings, tip plate, and tip wedge) of the Marquise GS cello bow are skillfully engineered using industry-leading composite materials to provide a lifetime of confident play.
Xebony® Frog Solution
An elegant approach to addressing the scarcity of instrument-quality ebony worldwide, Xebony® is a unique combination of natural fibers and resin that showcases an opulent shine and authentic grain, capturing the attention of both cello players and bow makers. Stronger and more durable than natural ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.
Daring, dashing, contemporary. With the agility of a greyhound, the Aero glides smoothly across the string, responding energetically to a gentle touch. This clear, lively cello bow practically drives itself, requiring only gentle guidance and control to speak. The vibrant energy exudes a lively tone, showcasing dramatic flair over subdued constraint.
The Aero cello bow features the emblematic Interwoven Green Thread, Black Lizard Grip, and Aero Frog.
Natural Acoustic core
We understand that a superior cello bow needs more than just durable carbon fiber. The CodaBow Aero contains an artfully designed Natural Acoustic Core composed of natural organic plant fibers to produce an exquisite, rich sound.
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
The CodaBow Aero features In-Touch™ architecture, offering unidirectional carbon fibers running continuously from button to tip on both sides of the shaft. The musician's fingertips can now feel the cello bow's full-length dynamics and response in a new way, emulating the grain structure of the finest Pernambuco bows.
Technology That Lasts
All high-wear components (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) of the Aero cello bow are precision-made using industry-leading composite materials to ensure a lifetime of worry-free play.
Xebony® Frog Solution
The world's supply of instrument-grade ebony is endangered, so CodaBow created Xebony® — a proprietary blend of natural fibers and resin that boasts rich luster and natural grain. Xebony® is more durable than natural ebony, so you can feel confident in your bow while helping save endangered resources.
Your Aero Can Travel with You
The CodaBow Aero is GlobalBow® designated, meaning it contains no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna). Your cello bow will pass through international Customs with ease.
Traditional and stately, the Heritage cello bow has a regal aura and sense of authority. Featuring a time-honored design and feel, it comfortably occupies a spot in such company as W.E. Hill. An understated look belies the richness of its tone, and in spite of its no-nonsense aesthetic, it enchants with a buttery warmth and depth of sound. Not unlike your favorite red wine, the Heritage cello bow's stunning versatility blends with any music and rests as a comfortable choice.
Natural Acoustic Core
Through decades of innovation and experience, we've learned the best cello bows need more than just carbon fiber. The Natural Acoustic Core found inside the CodaBow Heritage contains a blend of organic plant fibers, creating a lush and sophisticated sound.
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
The CodaBow Heritage cello bow features innovative unidirectional carbon fiber that runs continuously from button to tip on both sides of the shaft. Through this considerate design, the player's fingertips can sense the bow's full-length dynamics and response in an unprecedented way, mirroring the grain structure of the finest Pernambuco bows.
Enjoy a Lifetime of Play
All high-wear components of the Heritage (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) are meticulously crafted with top-tier composite materials so you can play with your cello bow for years and years.
Elegant Xebony® Frog
Xebony® is an elegant solution to the global shortage of endangered instrument-grade ebony. This proprietary blend of natural fibers and resin creates a rich luster and natural grain. With more durability than natural ebony, Xebony® gives you confidence in your cello bow without harming endangered resources.
Global Bow Design
The Heritage holds a GlobalBow® designation, which means the cello bow does not contain any monitored, regulated, or endangered species (wildlife or plants) and can easily pass through international Customs on your next trip.
The CodaBow Marquise Escher is the perfect marriage of bow and musician: a master-level carbon fiber cello bow with expressive sound and exquisite handling. The Escher captivates with its stylish form and rich sound, making it both eye-catching and responsive — not unlike the 1934 Oscar-winning song, “The Continental” — it’s “something daring, a way of dancing that’s really ‘entre nous’.”
A Cello Bow Meant to Last
All components on the CodaBow Escher susceptible to wear (including the tip wedge, button bearings, and tip plate) are carefully engineered with industry-leading composite materials to provide a lifetime of carefree cello play.
Xebony® Frog Solution
An elegant solution to the world's endangered supply of instrument-grade ebony, Xebony® is an exclusive combination of organic fibers and resin that results in natural grain and luxurious gloss, impressing cello players and bow makers alike. Stronger and more durable than natural ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.
GlobalBow® Designation
The CodaBow Escher carbon fiber cello bow contains the GlobalBow® designation, meaning it was not made with any regulated, monitored, or endangered species (plants or animals) so you can confidently pass through international Customs with your cello bow.
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
The CodaBow Escher uses our In-Touch™ architecture, featuring the first-ever unidirectional carbon fibers running seamlessly from button to tip on both sides of the shaft. This innovative design lets the player’s fingertips sense the cello bow’s full-length dynamics and response like never before, emulating the grain pattern of the finest Pernambuco bows.
Natural Acoustic Core
Premium cello bows are crafted with more than just high-quality carbon fiber. The Escher boasts a Natural Acoustic Core made of an organic plant fiber blend, creating a superior, refined sound.
Evoking the luxury and sophistication of the Art Deco movement, the Tuxedo cello bow weds modernist style with finesse and richness. Its understated, streamlined geometry mirrors its delicate, balanced tonal range. Tailored to meet the cello player’s needs, it offers tranquil dexterity in hand, facilitating technical prowess and expression.
Innovative Xebony® Frog
A tasteful solution to the global shortage of instrument-grade ebony, Xebony® is our exclusive blend of resin and organic fibers that boasts an authentic grain and radiant luster, dazzling both players and those who make cello bows. Xebony® is stronger and more durable than natural ebony, offering you peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.
A Cello Bow Built to Last
All high-wear components (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) on the Tuxedo cello bow are made with cutting-edge composite materials and thoughtfully crafted to offer you a lifetime with your bow.
Crafted for Global Musicians
The CodaBow Tuxedo carbon fiber cello bow carries the GlobalBow® designation, meaning the bow does not contain any monitored, regulated, or endangered species (plants or animals). Your Tuxedo will easily pass through international Customs.
Natural Acoustic Core
Our decades of experience have taught us that more than just carbon fiber is needed to create a superior, sophisticated sound. The CodaBow Tuxedo cello bow contains a carefully crafted Natural Acoustic Core comprised of a blend of organic plant fibers, offering a profound, authentic experience.
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
The Tuxedo has unidirectional carbon fibers that extend seamlessly from button to tip on both shaft sides. This innovative design allows a player's fingertips to perceive the cello bow's full-length dynamics and response as they never have before, mirroring the grain structure of the finest Pernambuco bows.
The supple response of a fine Pernambuco cello bow paired with the lively articulation of our performance line give the CodaBow Escent a modern energy unprecedented in bow making. Designed by thought leaders in the industry, this hybrid methodology fosters profound string connection and distinct tones that let cello players seamlessly traverse across styles and genres. The innovative frog architecture offers the measured control countless driven professionals seek. Added facility and range offer the chance to elevate your technical abilities in your journey toward more refined cello performance. No matter if you're performing in a competition, playing at black-tie galas, or exploring new genres at home, advance to the next chapter of your journey with the CodaBow Escent.
The Escent
Advanced Xebony® Frog Structure
The CodaBow Escent features an innovative new frog architecture that takes advantage of our Xebony® composite material. This sophisticated design provides new levels of articulation and control in performance while also promoting a stronger connection with a thoughtfully designed thumb pocket.
Natural Acoustic Core
This cello bow features a meticulously crafted natural acoustic core comprised of a proprietary blend of plant fibers producing a pure and concentrated sound.
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Architecture
Crafted by industry pioneers, the bow showcases strategically constructed carbon fiber that runs seamlessly from button to tip to create deepening string connection and clear tonal color. Moreover, this technology lets a player's fingertips to sense the cello bow's full-length dynamics and response as never before, emulating the grain structure of the finest Pernambuco bows.
For a Lifetime of Play
All cello bow components prone to high wear (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button screw bearings) are precision-crafted from state-of-the-art composite materials so you can enjoy a lifetime of worry-free play.
Created with the Global Musician in Mind
Our cello bows are GlobalBow® designated, meaning they do not contain any monitored, regulated, or endangered species (wildlife or plants) and can easily pass through international Customs.
A stunning tribute to history’s great performance bows, the CodaBow Diamond GX carbon fiber cello bow will thrill you with a tone that is both strikingly lush and dynamic. An innovative Acoustic Core, classic weight and balance, and high response come together for an elite, eloquent bow reactive to the most nuanced playing. It is compatible with an array of bowing techniques, playing percussive, staccato strokes as gracefully as sonorous long tones. The CodaBow Diamond GX cello bow blends cohesively in ensemble settings or projects richly for soloists.
For a Truly Dazzling Performance
Blended Acoustic Core
A blended Natural and Kevlar Acoustic Core (including Kevlar, carbon, and natural plant fibers) is infused under high-pressure to create distinct timbre, overtones, and range, no matter the level. Our team's collective experience shows that superior cello bow sound depends on more than simply carbon fiber.
Diamond Weave Carbon Fiber Structure
Aerospace-grade carbon fibers, precisely layered and woven, extend continuously from button to tip in a Diamond Weave. This careful construction means that each CodaBow Diamond GX cello bow maintains an ideal balance of strength, flexibility, and sensitivity.
Lifetime Technology
All components susceptible to extensive wear and tear, such as the tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings, are precisely crafted utilizing the industry's preeminent composite materials to guarantee a lifetime of worry-free play.
Xebony® Frog Solution
It's no secret that the world's supply of instrument-grade ebony wood is endangered. Xebony® is a proprietary blend of natural fibers and resin that features a deep shine and traditional grain that captivates players and artisans alike. Since Xebony® is more robust and resilient than natural ebony, it provides peace of mind and helps conserve endangered resources.
Global Bow Design
GlobalBow® designation means that CodaBow cello bows, including the Diamond GX, are made without any endangered, monitored, or regulated species (flora or fauna) and can pass worry-free through international customs.
While preserving the appeal of classic design, the CodaBow Diamond SX carbon fiber cello bow has an intense, crystal-clear tone. The balance point of the bow is slightly shifted towards the frog, which combined with built-in ease, creates a dynamic cello bow often desired by professionals. The CodaBow Diamond SX's chic, modern black finish hints at its underlying control, and its focused timbre is ideal for cutting through the sound wall at outdoor venues or venues with poor acoustics. Built with traveling and gigging players in mind, the CodaBow Diamond SX cello bow is a great choice for those who require durability that doesn't compromise high-quality performance.
The Ultimate Travel Cello Bow
Blended Acoustic Core
The high-pressure infused Blended Acoustic Core uses a formidable blend of Kevlar and S-Glass that offers a natural sensitivity unattainable with carbon fiber alone and a nuanced tone rivaled only by the finest Pernambuco.
Diamond Weave Fibers
This carbon fiber cello bow contains graphite fibers, precisely woven in our trademark pattern, extending from button to tip, offering a perfect balance between durability and flexibility.
Lifetime Technology
All the high-wear pieces (which includes the button bearings, tip wedge, and tip plate) on the CodaBow Diamond SX cello bow are engineered using the bow industry's top composite materials to ensure a lifetime of worry-free play.
Xebony® Frog: A Stunning Alternative
We’ve created an elegant solution to the world’s endangered supply of instrument-grade ebony. Xebony® is a proprietary blend of natural fibers and resin that offers a beautiful shine and traditional grain, to the delight of cello players and bow craftspeople alike. Xebony® has a durability and strength greater than that of natural ebony, which means you can be confident in your bow while contributing to the preservation of endangered resources.
Global Bow Design
The CodaBow Diamond SX cello bow has GlobalBow® designation, which means that every bow we build does not contain any monitored, regulated, or endangered species (wildlife or flora) and can pass through international Customs with ease.
Inheriting the same traditional design as the professional models of the Diamond Collection, CodaBow Diamond NX cello bows offer an uncomplicated, sweet tone. The more rigid, stronger stick and boosted weight allow maturing students more accommodation and stability while improving their bow skills. Harness consistency and command across a diverse set of techniques with the CodaBow Diamond NX carbon fiber cello bow. Boasting a strong tone and designed to offer plenty of support, the Diamond NX is an ideal cello bow for students, amateurs, and pre-professionals.
Sought After by Cello Educators
Blended Acoustic Core
The innovative NX Acoustic Core of this cello bow offers a composition of exceptional fibers. Combined, the fibers transmit a tone that's impossible to achieve in this price range and with carbon fiber alone.
Diamond Weave
Our innovative three-dimensional woven structure spans seamlessly from the bow's button to its tip, resulting in exceptional responsiveness and superior tracking capabilities. Advancing students, amateurs, and pre-professionals playing with the CodaBow Diamond NX cello bow will experience command and control previously unattainable.
Lifetime Technology
Components prone to significant wear and tear (including tip wedge, tip plate, and button bearings) on the CodaBow Diamond NX cello bow are crafted with meticulous precision from state-of-the-art composite materials, setting the industry standard and providing a lifetime of playing without concerns.
Xebony® Frog Solution
Xebony® stands as a sophisticated answer to the endangered global supply of instrument-grade ebony, utilizing a unique combination of natural fibers and resin to showcase a luxurious sheen and inherent grain, leaving both musicians and bow craftsmen deeply impressed. Stronger and more durable than natural ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.
Global Bow Design
Our carbon fiber cello bows with the GlobalBow® label guarantee that each bow we manufacture excludes any endangered, monitored, or regulated species (both wildlife and plants), allowing seamless passage through international Customs.
A Cello Bow for Students
You want to master the cello. Count on the CodaBow Prodigy carbon fiber student bow to assist you in transitioning from novice to higher skill levels. With input from seasoned musicians and expert scientists, the Prodigy was designed to be the premier choice for student cello bows.
Select the cello bow suited to your musical requirements. We have 3/4 bow sizes available.
Balance: Center-Tip
Weight: Medium-Light
Action: Firm
Stiffness: Stiff
Expertly Designed Carbon Fiber Cello Bow for New Players
From frog to tip, the CodaBow Prodigy student bow was carefully crafted to support the unique needs of learning cello players. It can be challenging for those with a new understanding of bows to know how to select the perfect student cello bow, though. After all, what are balance, weight, action, and stiffness? What should you look for in each one?
Stable Balance to Support Motor Control
Balance is how weight is distributed along the length of the bow, and some cello players say it's more critical than bow weight in determining the "feel" of a bow. A well-balanced bow feels evenly weighted and comfortable to hold and use. The Prodigy showcases a Center-Tip balance that is controlled and forgiving to support and refine beginner coarse motor control and technique. An easy cello bow for novice players to manipulate confidently.
Easy Weight for Enjoyable Maneuvering
Weight describes how heavy a bow is. While a heavier student cello bow might ensure stability and control, a lighter alternative could provide better agility and maneuverability. Featuring a Medium-Light weight, our Prodigy bow is both responsive and agile.
Steady Action for Better Range
Action describes how the cello bow travels across the strings. A bow with good action feels smooth and effortless to use, but a bow with poor action might feel uncontrolled or rough. Stiffer bows are best for novice players, therefore, the Prodigy delivers Firm action to facilitate a steady string connection. This stable connection promotes exploration of range and expression.
High Stiffness and Steady Hold for an Applause-Worthy Tone
Stiffness is how hard or easy a cello bow is to flex. A stiffer bow may help you play loud, vigorous pieces while a softer bow is often better for more delicate, gentle works. Offering a high level of Stiffness, the Prodigy student cello bow helps achieve better hand stability, leading to a tone that is vibrant and even.
Future-Focused Construction
The CodaBow Prodigy is GlobalBow® designated. GlobalBow ensures your student cello bow is not made with endangered, monitored, or regulated species (animals or plants) and can easily move through international Customs. It's equipped with a Xebony® frog and three grades of ethically-sourced Mongolian horse hair. Xebony® is a unique blend of natural fibers and resin that offers a stunning gloss and authentic grain, captivating both bow makers and cello players. More robust and more durable than natural ebony, Xebony® promotes peace of mind while helping protect limited resources.
Crafted for a Lifetime of Use
To ensure a lifetime of smooth operation, we crafted all high-wear components (such as the bow's tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) with cutting-edge composite materials. Purchase the Prodigy carbon fiber student cello bow now, but play it well into the future.
Kickstart Your Musical Journey With the Best Student Cello Bow
When choosing a cello bow for beginners, it's essential to find a bow that is balanced, comfortable in hand, and easy to use. The Prodigy student bow meets all the criteria. It results from the vision shared by experienced teachers and innovative bow makers — a vision to offer exceptional students an elevating and supportive cello bow that propels them forward.
Play with a CodaBow Prodigy. Become a Prodigy.
A Light Cello Bow With a Heavy Response
With a nod to history’s greatest bow makers, the CodaBow Luma cello bow has a beautifully crisp tone that sounds as smooth as it is to hold. Engineered with less weight than other cello bows, the Luma cello bow’s lightweight carbon fiber construction helps provide a quick and easy response for mastering flashy, technical cello passages — from staccato to legato. The melodic tone and responsiveness of the Luma help it provide a balanced sound in more personal settings, mix well in larger ensembles, and are sought by players of all styles, including fiddlers. The Luma cello bow is ideal if you’re looking for a bow that balances character and weight.
Balance: Center-Frog
Weight: Medium-Light
Action: Moderate
Stiffness: Medium-Soft
Illuminated Cello Performances Start With Luma
A popular theory may be that lighter cello bows can feel less responsive, hard to control, and even jumpy. But we say it’s because they haven’t played with CodaBow’s Luma cello bow. It might pull from the remarkable heritage of history’s best bow makers, but the Luma bow’s design and engineering deviate from tradition in the best ways. Expect the unexpected with the Luma.
The Right Tone With the Perfect Dimensions
Old-fashioned ideas meet new-fashioned technology. A common belief among many cello players is that lightweight bows (especially bows constructed from carbon fiber) can’t measure up to the dimension or color that Pernambuco bows provide. However, the Luma bow is more than just a carbon fiber bow. Its blended acoustic core brings an uncharacteristically large dimension and a shimmering, warm color to life.
Ready for Action
You say jump, and the Luma jumps. The balance and weight of this carbon fiber bow allow it to be as quick and responsive as you want. The Aero Xebony® frog is streamlined to enhance proficiency and attack, while the lightness of the shaft keeps you perfectly poised for wherever the music takes you. This results in a lighter touch and connection that makes it simple to make quick tonal changes. The 3D diamond weaving on the Luma helps make the bow even lighter while delivering the desired flexibility and response.
Built for Speed, Sound, and Fiddling
Fiddlers love how the Luma bow crosses strings effortlessly. “It really plays itself,” reviewers claim. The Luma’s weight and character are optimal for performing country, folk, Irish fiddling, and bluegrass music all day long — and keeping your arm from cramping up! Though other lighter bows may provide less control and response from the strings, the carbon fiber Luma bow stands apart from the rest.
Durable Enough for a Lifetime
The high-wear parts on the Luma bow, like the tip wedge, button bearings, and tip plate, are made from innovative materials and skillfully crafted to make sure you get a lifetime of stress-free play from your bow.
Safe for Traveling Abroad
CodaBow’s carbon fiber Luma bow bears the GlobalBow® trademark. This designation ensures that our bows contain no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna) and is able to pass through international Customs without worry. Practice in Miami, perform in Milan, and play your cello wherever you see fit when you’re playing with the lightweight Luma cello bow.
The Cello Bow for Electric Instruments & Extended Range Instrumentalists
When you bring high-octane energy to every cello performance, you need a carbon fiber cello bow that can keep up. Elevate your performance with the CodaBow Joule carbon fiber cello bow. Now available with customizations, the CodaBow Joule offers a brilliant, strong tone, and is perfect for extended instrument and electric cello musicians.
Balance: Center-Tip
Weight: Medium-Heavy
Action: Moderate
Stiffness: Medium-Stiff
Science defines a joule as a unit of energy, and that's exactly what you can expect when you pair a Joule carbon fiber bow with your cello. This cello bow’s name is a tribute to the 19th-century English physicist whose discoveries form the basis of our current understanding of energy. The cello bow’s design intends to generate more power and energy than any other conventional cello bow of the same weight.
How Is the Joule So Powerful?
Heavy cello bows give a fuller, bigger sound by maintaining a better grip on your strings. The CodaBow Joule has more weight than the standard cello bow; however, its power across extended ranges is influenced by more than just weight.
Inventive Shaft Structure
Unattainable with traditional materials, the innovative design of the Joule's shaft increases mass in vital performance areas while still ensuring a balanced weight and supple flexibility. This unique design allows the cello bow to seize the string and articulate effortlessly, whether you're playing percussive, rhythmic chops or rich, sustained notes.
Within the shaft resides a composite acoustic core made of durable carbon fiber. The resulting architecture gives this design impressive power that belies its quickness and facility.
Optimized Frog and Hair Length
With the CodaBow Joule, you'll notice a commanding resonance on the bottom strings and a bold projection that carries through every range. The shorter frog and longer hair allow for exploration in more aggressive and demanding styles and set-ups. The Turbo Xebony® Frog redistributes weight under the hand to provide more space for bowing techniques at the frog.
Layered Diamond Weave
The Joule gains exceptional strength alongside desired flexibility, thanks to multiple layers of our groundbreaking Diamond Weave technology. This enhancement allows you to command the string and retain the nuance of expression.
Don't just take our word for it — hear what those who use the Joule have to say! A seasoned Portugues violinist with more than half a decade of experience noted that the Joule afforded his playing "new expression and performance capabilities" compared to a classical bow.
Ready to Rock
Musicians of electric instruments and 5-6 string instruments appreciate the CodaBow Joule's capabilities and delivery. Its attributes are well-suited for sensational old-time, fast jam, and bluegrass performances. Joule reviewers report pulling ""a great tone"" out of their acoustic fiddles. Others are delighted to finally achieve a particular tone. One CodaBow violinist states, "The violin Joule has just the right weight for the upper and lower strings on my 5-string, and I don't have to work as hard to get the C-string tone I've been looking for." You can expect the same when performing with your cello!
Lifetime Durability
All high-wear components (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) are precision-made using industry-leading composite materials to ensure a lifetime of worry-free cello play.
Crafted for Sustainability
The CodaBow Joule carbon fiber cello bow proudly bears a GlobalBow® designation. With this designation, you can feel confident knowing your bow was not made with any monitored, regulated, or endangered species (plants or animals) and can pass worry-free through international Customs. Practice in Seattle, perform in London, and play wherever your journey takes you when you carry a Joule cello bow.
The Raven from Revelle offers a carbon fiber option that balances an attractive price with consistent and reliable performance. Perfect for the advancing student, the Raven will enable the development of masterful bow strokes while pulling deep tone from the instrument. Strong Carbon Fiber balances longevity with tonal response.
The Phoenix is the more advanced braided carbon fiber bow from the Revelle line. The Phoenix has a clear and easy tonal projection that feels nimble in your hand as it balances power attack with delicate movement and response. Carbon fiber weave creates a beautiful patina and appearance.
Premium quality carbon fiber bows with woven patter in semi glassy finish. Nickel silver windings/mountings, full-lined better quality ebony frog with Parisian eyes.
Available in 4/4
The standard carbon fiber bows with clack carbon fiber stick in semi glassy finish. Nickel silver windings/mountings, genuine full-lined ebony frog with Parisian eyes.
Available in 4/4
Fractional sizes also available upon request.