CARBON FIBER BOWS FOR VIOLA

"ARTINO ARIA", uni-directional carbon fiber viola 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

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.

Students and teachers love the strength, durability, classic appearance, and modest price of the Cadenza bow. This strong carbon fiber bow with traditional nickel mountings is an ideal bow for multiple uses.

Captivating, bold, contemporary. With the ease of a swan, the Aero moves gracefully across the string, springing into action with a subtle touch of the hand. With crisp sound and energy, this viola bow drives itself, requiring only gentle, steady direction to guide its expression. The energetic vitality gives rise to a vibrant tone that highlights dramatic flair over subdued constraint.

The Aero viola bow features the emblematic Aero frog, Interwoven Green Thread, and Black Lizard grip.

Natural Acoustic core

A superior viola bow requires more than just carbon fiber to create beautiful tones. Inside the CodaBow Aero is a thoughtfully engineered Natural Acoustic Core comprised of a blend of organic plant fibers to create a rich, sophisticated sound.

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber

The CodaBow Aero's In-Touch™ architecture is a testament to its advanced engineering, featuring unidirectional carbon fibers that span continuously from the button to the tip on both shaft sides. The player’s fingertips are able to sense the viola bow’s full-length dynamics and response as never before, mirroring the grain structure of the finest Pernambuco bows.

Lifetime Technology

All high-wear components (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) of the Aero viola bow are meticulously made using the best composite materials in the industry so you can enjoy a lifetime with your bow.

Xebony® Frog Solution

To address the world’s endangered supply of instrument-grade ebony, CodaBow uses Xebony® on all our carbon fiber viola bows, including the Aero. Xebony® is an exclusive blend of organic fibers and resin that displays an opulent shine and authentic grain. Stronger and more durable than real ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.

A Viola Bow for the Global Musician

The CodaBow Aero has a GlobalBow® designation, which guarantees the bow is free of any regulated, endangered, or monitored species (wildlife or fauna). You can easily pass through international Customs with your viola bows.

Striking and dignified, the Heritage viola bow demands an audience with its powerful presence. With classic appearance and pull, it easily ranks among the elites such as W.E. Hill. An understated look contradicts its full, rich tone and despite its minimalist aesthetic, it is sure to delight listeners with a luxurious warmth and depth. Like a fine merlot, the viola bow’s versatile profile blends with any music and stands as an excellent choice for serious musicians.

Natural Acoustic Core

Through decades of innovation and experience, we've learned the best viola bows need more than just carbon fiber. The CodaBow Heritage contains a Natural Acoustic Core comprised of a medley of organic plant fibers, producing refined, rich tones.

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber

The CodaBow Heritage viola bow incorporates advanced unidirectional carbon fiber, which extends continuously from the button to the 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 like never before, emulating the grain pattern of the finest Pernambuco bows.

Designed to Last

All components on the Heritage that are susceptible to wear and tear (such as the tip wedge, tip plate, and button bearings) are precision-made with industry-leading composite materials to afford you a lifetime of worry-free viola play.

Xebony® Frog Solution

Xebony® is an elegant solution to the global shortage of endangered instrument-grade ebony. This unique blend of resin and natural fibers imparts a beautiful shine and authentic grain. Stronger and more durable than real ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while helping save endangered resources.

A Bow for the Global Stage

The GlobalBow® designation ensures that the Heritage viola bow was not made with any regulated, endangered, or monitored species (fauna or wildlife), so you can take it through international Customs without trouble.

The CodaBow Marquise Escher is the perfect partnership between musician and bow: a master-level carbon fiber viola bow that delivers exceptional handling and expressive, nuanced tones. Responsive and visually captivating, the Escher dazzles with its opulent sound and stylish design — not unlike the 1934 Oscar-winning song, “The Continental” — it’s “something daring, a way of dancing that’s really ‘entre nous’.”

Enjoy a Lifetime of Play

All components on the CodaBow Escher susceptible to wear (including the tip wedge, button bearings, and tip plate) are precision-made using cutting-edge composite materials to ensure a lifetime of worry-free viola play.

Xebony® Frog Solution

A sophisticated answer to the scarcity of the world's endangered instrument-grade ebony supply, Xebony® is a unique blend of resin and natural fibers that showcases natural grain and luxurious gloss, drawing the attention of those craft viola bows and those who use them. Offering more strength and durability than real ebony, Xebony® offers a sense of security while protecting limited natural resources.

Designed With a Global Mind

The CodaBow Escher carbon fiber viola bow bares a GlobalBow® designation, ensuring no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna) within so the viola bow can pass worry-free through international Customs.

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 groundbreaking design allows the player to feel the viola bow's full-length dynamics and response as never before, resembling the grain pattern seen in the finest Pernambuco bows

Natural Acoustic Core

The best viola bows contain more than quality carbon fiber. The Escher features a Natural Acoustic Core comprised of a blend of organic plant fibers to help produce a sophisticated, rich sound.

By combining the agile response of Pernambuco bows with the spirited expression inherent to our performance series, we created the CodaBow Escent — a viola bow with a contemporary energy never before seen. Designed by industry trailblazers, this hybrid bow making technique supports deeper connection with the viola strings and creates a defined timbre, empowering artists to explore new genres and styles effortlessly. The innovative frog architecture provides the precise agility sought after by many ambitious players. Additional dexterity and broader range offer you the chance to hone your technical skills as you seek more sophisticated viola performance. Whether you are facing university jurors, playing local gigs, or testing new genres, embark on the next leg of your musical journey with the CodaBow Escent.

The Escent

Revolutionary Xebony® Frog Design

On the CodaBow Escent, we use our Xebony® composite material to create an innovative frog architecture. This elegant design offers elevated agility and articulation in performance while the contoured thumb pocket fosters increased connection.

Natural Acoustic Core

This viola bow features an intricately fashioned natural acoustic core that consists of an exclusive blend of natural fibers delivering an unburdened and focused tonal experience.

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Construction

Created by innovators in the industry, the bow structure includes strategically constructed carbon fiber that runs seamlessly from button to tip to create deepening string connection and clear tonal color. Furthermore, this technology allows a player's fingertips to feel the full-length dynamics and response of the bow in an entirely new way, mirroring the grain pattern of the finest Pernambuco bows.

Technology That Lasts

Any high-wear viola bow parts (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button screw bearings) are precision-crafted from state-of-the-art composite materials so you can look forward to a lifetime of worry-free play.

Designed for International Travel

With the GlobalBow® designation, you can have peace of mind knowing our viola bows do not comprise any regulated, endangered, or monitored species (plants or animals) and can be taken worry-free through international Customs.

Following a longstanding tradition of exemplary performance bows, CodaBow's Diamond GX viola bow enchants with a tone you'll find simultaneously rich and powerful. An advanced Acoustic Core, conventional weight and balance, and elevated responsiveness blend to make a premium, articulate bow that is sensitive to the subtle commands of the hand. It is apt for a wide variety of styles and bowing techniques, playing quick, articulated strokes as gracefully as even, resonant long tones. The CodaBow Diamond GX viola bow blends harmoniously in ensemble performances or projects richly for soloists.

The Crown Jewel

Blended Acoustic Core

A blended Kevlar, carbon, and natural fiber Acoustic Core is infused under high-pressure to achieve unrivaled timbre, overtones, and range at every level. Our team's decades of expertise reveal that excellent viola bow sound depends on more than carbon fiber alone.

Diamond Weave Carbon Fiber Architecture

Aerospace-grade carbon fibers, precisely layered and woven, run continuously from button to tip in a Diamond Weave. This fine construction affirms that each CodaBow Diamond GX viola bow maintains an ideal balance of strength, flexibility, and sensitivity.

Crafted to Last

All high-wear components (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) are expertly manufactured utilizing the industry's preeminent composite materials to guarantee a lifetime of worry-free play.

Xebony® Frog Solution

As the world faces an endangered supply of instrument-grade ebony, Xebony® is a proprietary blend of natural fibers and resin that features a deep shine and traditional grain, dazzling both players and knowledgeable bow makers. Since Xebony® is more robust and resilient than natural ebony, it offers peace of mind and helps conserve endangered resources.

Designed for Globetrotting Musicians

With GlobalBow® designation, CodaBow Diamond GX viola bows do not contain endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or flora) and can travel internationally with you worry-free.

Featuring a classic design and traditional appeal, the CodaBow Diamond SX carbon fiber viola bow creates a laser-sharp, brilliant tone. An almost imperceptible shift of the bow's balance point closer to the frog and intentional ease create a peppier viola bow frequently sought-after by professional players. The CodaBow Diamond SX sports an elegant, modern black finish that alludes to its elegance, and its focused timbre is perfect for cutting through the sound wall at outdoor or acoustically-challenged venues. Built for the musician on the go, the CodaBow Diamond SX viola bow is for those wanting durability that still offers professional-level performance.

The Ultimate Viola Gigging Bow

Blended Acoustic Core

The Diamond SX's high-pressure infused Blended Acoustic Core contains a powerful blend of Kevlar and S-Glass that gives it a natural responsiveness unattainable with carbon fiber alone and a complex tone comparable to that of the finest Pernambuco.

Diamond Weave

This carbon fiber viola bow contains graphite fibers, woven with care in our characteristic pattern and running button to tip, perfecting the desirable balance between durability and flexibility.

Technology Built for Life

All high-wear components (such as the tip plate and wedge and button bearings) of the CodaBow Diamond SX are carefully built using industry-leading composite materials to give you a lifetime of stress-free play.

Innovative Xebony® Frog

Instrument-grade ebony is endangered, so we developed an elegant solution. Xebony® is our unique mixture of natural fibers and resin that offers a beautiful shine and traditional grain, equally impressive to both players and experienced viola bow makers. Xebony® is more durable and tougher than natural ebony, so you can have peace of mind while simultaneously helping to sustain endangered flora.

GlobalBow® Designation for Traveling Ease

The Diamond SX viola bow comes with a GlobalBow® designation, which indicates that each bow we create contains no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (plant or animal life) and can travel easily on international trips.

Crafted in the same traditional design as premier viola bow models in the Diamond Collection, CodaBow Diamond NX viola bows deliver a sweet, effortless tone. The firmer, stronger stick and heightened weight offer aspiring professionals more accommodation and stability while developing their technique. The CodaBow Diamond NX carbon fiber viola bow lets you experience uniformity and precision across a broad spectrum of techniques. With a clear tone and supportive design, the CodaBow Diamond NX is a viola bow catering to amateurs, pre-professionals, and students.

Trusted by Viola Educators

Blended Acoustic Core

The state-of-the-art NX Acoustic Core of this viola bow offers a medley of advanced fibers. Together, the fibers convey a tone that'd be impossible with carbon fiber alone, and not available in this price range.

Diamond Weave

Our pioneering 3-D woven architecture extends precisely from bow button to tip, achieving high-response and superb tracking. Maturing students, pre-professionals, and amateurs playing with the CodaBow Diamond NX viola bow will enjoy a whole new level of control and command.

Lifetime Technology

All high-wear components (including button bearings, tip wedge, and tip plate) on the CodaBow Diamond NX viola 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

Addressing the scarcity of high-quality ebony for instruments worldwide, Xebony® presents an elegant remedy by blending natural fibers and resin, resulting in a captivating shine and genuine grain pattern that garners admiration from musicians and bow artisans alike. Stronger and more durable than natural ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.

Global Bow Design

The GlobalBow® designation on our carbon fiber viola bows ensures that every bow we produce contains no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna) and can pass worry-free through international Customs.

Student-Centric Viola Bow

You want to master the viola. The CodaBow Prodigy carbon fiber student bow can help you transition from novice to intermediate to advanced. It was designed by master musicians and leading scientists to be the world's best student viola bow.

Select the viola bow that meets your musical demands. We have 3/4 bow sizes available.

• Balance: Center-Tip

• Weight: Medium-Light

• Action: Firm

• Stiffness: Stiff

Crafted for Beginners by Viola Bow Professionals

The entire CodaBow Prodigy student bow, from frog to tip, was masterfully designed to meet the needs of a developing viola player. If you’re working with a newer understanding of bows, though, how do you translate balance, weight, action, and stiffness to picking the best student viola bow?

Confident Balance for Developing Motor Control

Balance refers to the distribution of weight along the length of the bow, and some viola players believe balance helps determine the "feel" of a bow more than the weight does. The balance of a well-constructed bow has an even weight distribution, making it comfortable and easy to maneuver. The Prodigy boasts a Center-Tip balance that is controlled and forgiving tailored for supporting coarse motor control and early right-hand technique. A viola bow that helps beginners foster a sense of confidence in their movement.

Beginner-Friendly Weight for Easier Maneuvering

When we talk about weight, we mean the bow's overall heaviness. A student viola bow with more weight might offer more stability and control, while a lighter one might deliver increased agility and ease of movement. With Medium-Light weight, the Prodigy bow is agile and responsive.

Firm Action to Encourage Exploration

The way your viola bow moves across the strings is known as action. A bow with good action feels smooth and effortless to use, but a bow with poor action might feel uncontrolled or rough. Beginners fare better with greater stiffness, therefore, the Prodigy offers Firm action to facilitate a steady string connection. This stable connection encourages early exploration of range and articulation.

High Stiffness and Stable for Hold for Tones That Delight

Stiffness indicates the effort required to flex your viola bow. A stiffer bow may allow you to play more robust passages, while a softer bow may be better suited to playing more peaceful, delicate passages. Delivering higher Stiffness, the Prodigy student viola bow helps achieve better hand stability, leading to a tone that is vibrant and even.

Future-Forward Design

The CodaBow Prodigy has a GlobalBow® designation. GlobalBow means your student viola bow contains zero monitored, regulated, or endangered species (plants or wildlife) and can pass worry-free through international Customs. It's equipped with a Xebony® frog and three grades of ethically-sourced Mongolian horse hair. Xebony® is our proprietary blend of resin and organic fibers that creates elegant shine and natural grain, enamoring both those who make viola bows and those who play with them. Possessing greater strength and durability than real ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.

Designed for a Lifetime of Play

To ensure seamless operation that lasts a lifetime, we designed all heavy-wear parts (including the button bearings, tip plate, and tip wedge) using industry-leading composite materials. Buy the Prodigy carbon fiber student viola bow for now, and enjoy it for years to come.

The Best Musicians Start With the Best Student Viola Bow

When selecting a beginners' viola bow, it is crucial to find a well-balanced, comfortable to hold, and easy-to-use bow. The Prodigy student bow checks off every box. It results from the vision shared between master bow makers and skilled teachers — a vision to create an uplifting and supportive viola bow that will help exceptional students launch their musical journeys.

Experience the CodaBow Prodigy and unlock your inner Prodigy.

The Viola Bow for Extended Range and Electric Instruments

When your viola performances are charged with invigorating intensity, you need a carbon fiber viola bow to match. Empower your performance when you choose the CodaBow Joule carbon fiber viola bow. Now with customization options, the CodaBow Joule offers a strong, radiant tone, and is ideal for musicians playing electric or extended instruments.

• Balance: Center-Tip

• Weight: Medium-Heavy

• Action: Moderate

• Stiffness: Medium-Stiff

Science defines a joule as a unit of energy, which is precisely what you can expect when playing your viola with a Joule carbon fiber bow. We named the viola bow after the 19th-century English physicist whose work set the foundation for today’s understanding of energy. We created this viola bow to offer more power and energy than other traditional viola bows with the same weight.

What Makes the Joule Such a Powerful Carbon Fiber Viola Bow?

When viola bows have more weight, they firmly grip the strings, creating a richer, more voluminous tone. The CodaBow Joule has more weight than the standard viola bow; however, the bow’s weight isn’t the only attribute that contributes to its power across extended ranges.

Revolutionary Shaft Design

Where traditional materials fall short, the Joule's innovative shaft design adds more mass to critical performance areas while preserving a balanced weight and comfortable flexibility. This unique design allows the viola bow to engage the string, allowing for effortless expression, whether you're playing percussive, rhythmic chops or rich, sustained notes.

Within the shaft resides a composite acoustic core made of durable carbon fiber. This structural element grants the bow remarkable power that defies its quickness and adaptability.

Perfected Frog and Hair Length

The CodaBow Joule boasts a compelling resonance in the lower 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 create more space for bowing techniques at the frog.

Layered Diamond Weave

The Joule features multiple layers of our innovative Diamond Weave Technology, granting it durability without sacrificing flexibility. This enhancement allows you to command the string and retain the nuance of expression.

Reviews for the Joule speak for themselves! A highly experienced Portuguese violinist who has played for more than 50 years reported that the Joule gave his playing "new expression and performance capabilities" compared to the difference in balance from a classical bow.

Ready to Jam

Musicians of electric instruments and 5-6 string instruments appreciate the CodaBow Joule's capabilities and delivery. Its features align for best-in-class bluegrass, old-time, and fast jam performances. Joule reviewers describe being able to pull a "great tone" from their acoustic fiddles. Others celebrate finally being able to hit a specific tone. One CodaBow violinist shares, "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 viola!

A Lifetime of Worry-Free Play

All components that experience a lot of wear (like the button bearings, tip plate, and tip wedge) are thoughtfully crafted with state-of-the-art composite materials so you can enjoy a lifetime of carefree viola play.

Sustainable Design

The CodaBow Joule carbon fiber viola bow holds the GlobalBow® designation. With this designation, you can feel confident knowing your bow contains no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna) and can pass worry-free through international Customs. Practice in New York, perform in Mexico City, and play wherever you like when you have a Joule viola bow.

Incredibly Light Viola Bow for Incredible Playing

Pulling inspiration from renowned bow makers of the past, the CodaBow Luma viola bow produces a bright, clear sound as beautiful as the bow looks. Designed to be lighter than an average viola bow, the Luma viola bow’s lightweight carbon fiber construction helps provide a quick and easy response to help you articulate each note in even the most technical composition — especially those rapid bursts of sautillé. The melodic tone and responsiveness of the Luma are well-suited to intimate settings, blend well in ensembles and appeal to many types of playing styles, including fiddle players. The Luma viola bow appeals especially to players desiring lightness in weight and character.

• Balance: Center-Frog

• Weight: Medium-Light

• Action: Moderate

• Stiffness: Medium-Soft

Elevate Your Viola Playing With the Luma Bow

A popular theory may be that lighter viola bows can feel nervous, jumpy, and more challenging to control. That’s not the case with the CodaBow Luma carbon fiber viola bow. The legacy of renowned bow makers may have inspired the Luma bow, but the Luma’s composition is far from traditional. When it comes to the Luma bow, it’s best to expect the unexpected.

Large Dimension and Tonal Color

Classic ideas meet new-age engineering. A common belief among many viola players is that lightweight bows (and light carbon fiber bows in particular) don’t have the same feel and sound quality as a traditional Pernambuco bow. However, the Luma bow is more than just a carbon fiber bow. The blended acoustic core provides a warm, shimmering color and brings a large dimension to the bow.

Responds When You’re Ready

The Luma is always ready when you are. The carbon fiber bow is balanced and weighted to be nimble and quick. The streamlined Aero Xebony® frog off-loads the hand to enhance facility and increase the bow’s attack, while the lightness of the shaft keeps you perfectly poised for challenging pieces of music. This results in a lighter touch and connection that makes it simple to make quick tonal changes. The Luma bow features 3D diamond weaving that makes the bow lighter while delivering the desired flexibility and response.

Designed With Fiddlers in Mind

Fiddlers love how the Luma bow crosses strings effortlessly. Reviewers claim that the bow “really plays itself.” The lightweight design and craftsmanship of the Luma bow are perfect for playing country, Irish fiddling, bluegrass, and folk well into the night — all without tiring your arm! Though other lighter bows may provide less control and response from the strings, the Luma doesn’t miss.

A Lifetime of Durability

All high-wear components (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button bearings) are built with precision from strong, industry-leading materials to make sure you get a lifetime of stress-free play from your bow.

International Travel Approved

The Luma bow is designated with 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 New York, perform in London, and play your viola wherever you see fit when you have a Luma viola 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.