Inspired by centuries of tradition and decades of fine bow making experience, the CodaBow Marquise GS sets the benchmark for master-level violin bows. Designed by the leaders of advanced bow making, the Marquise GS delivers exquisite handling and vibrant sound once exclusive to only the finest master violin bows. Continuous unidirectional carbon fiber extends the full length to enhance sensitivity and response. A masterful blend of advanced and organic fibers yields a tonal vibrancy and resonance unlike any carbon fiber violin bow before. Responsive in the hand and vibrant to the ear, the CodaBow Marquise GS captivates more professional players than any other violin bow.

The Gold Standard for Master-Level Violin Bows

Natural Acoustic Core

A meticulously designed Natural Acoustic Core is fashioned from a blend of organic plant fibers offering a rich, natural experience. Decades of bow making have shown us that creating remarkable, sophisticated sound calls for more than just carbon fiber.

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber

Natural and elegant, In-Touch™ architecture offers the first-ever unidirectional carbon fibers running continuously from button to tip on both sides of the shaft. This groundbreaking feature empowers a violin player's fingertips to discern the bow's full-length dynamics and response in an entirely new way, replicating the grain structure found on the finest Pernambuco bows.

Lifetime Technology

All high-wear components (such as the tip wedge, button bearings, and tip plate) of the Marquise GS violin bow are expertly crafted with cutting-edge composite materials for a lifetime of carefree play.

Xebony® Frog Solution

A sophisticated response to the global scarcity of endangered instrument-grade ebony, Xebony® is a distinct union of resin and natural fibers that showcases an opulent shine and authentic grain, garnering admiration from violin players and bow makers alike. Exhibiting more strength and durability than natural ebony, Xebony® helps preserve endangered resources without sacrificing quality.

A Bow for Global Travel

The GlobalBow® designation ensures that the CodaBow Marquise GS does not contain endangered, monitored, or regulated species (fauna or wildlife) and can pass worry-free through international Customs.

Bold, dynamic, modern. The Aero pulls like a greyhound across the string, springing powerfully into action at a light touch of the hand. With clarity and liveliness, the violin bow drives itself and requires only gentle, steady direction to guide its expression. The dynamic energy radiates a vivid tone that showcases dramatic style over demure restraint.

This Aero violin bow showcases the distinctive Interwoven Green Thread, Black Lizard Grip, and Aero Frog.

Natural Acoustic core

Remarkable violin bows rely on more than just carbon fiber to create the tones you desire. The CodaBow Aero contains an artfully designed 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. Players can now experience the violin bow's complete dynamics and response in an unprecedented way, emulating the grain structure of the finest Pernambuco bows.

Lifetime Technology

All components on the Aero violin bow prone to heavy wear (including the tip wedge, tip plate, and button bearings) are carefully engineered with the industry's leading composite materials so you can play worry-free for years to come.

Xebony® Frog Solution

To address the world’s endangered supply of instrument-grade ebony, the CodaBow Aero (along with our other carbon fiber violin bows) uses Xebony®. Xebony® is a unique blend of resin and organic fibers that showcases an authentic grain and lavish shine. With more durability than natural ebony, Xebony® provides peace of mind while helping preserve endangered flora.

A Violin Bow for the Global Musician

The CodaBow Aero holds a GlobalBow® designation, which means it does not contain any monitored, regulated, or endangered species (animals or plants). You can confidently take your violin bow through international Customs on your next trip.

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 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.

The CodaBow Escent blends the fluid movement of a fine Pernambuco bow with the vibrant expression of our performance line to offer you a modern violin bow with unprecedented energy. Crafted by visionaries in the industry, this hybrid approach creates deepening string connection and clear tonal color that allows artists to leap across genres and styles. The innovative frog architecture delivers the controlled agility many ambitious professionals demand. Enhanced facility and extended range afford you the opportunity to expand your technical capacity in the pursuit of more mature violin performance. Regardless of if you're auditioning for school, playing weddings between orchestra performances, or testing new genres, the next stepping stone on your journey awaits with the CodaBow Escent.

The Escent

Innovative Xebony® Frog Architecture

With the CodaBow Escent, you'll discover a groundbreaking new frog structure that utilizes our Xebony® composite material. This refined design yields new levels of articulation and control in performance while also delivering increased connection through a contoured thumb pocket.

Natural Acoustic Core

This violin bow boasts a carefully constructed natural acoustic core formed from a unique blend of organic fibers ensuring a clear and centered tonal expression.

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Structure

Designed by thought leaders in the industry, the bow structure includes thoughtfully designed carbon fiber running continuously from button to tip to produce better string connection and defined timbre. Additionally, this technology grants a player's fingertips the ability to sense the violin bow's full-length dynamics and response as never before, rivaling the grain of fine Pernambuco bows.

Technology That Lasts

All violin bow components prone to high wear (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button screw bearings) are meticulously engineered with cutting-edge composite materials so you can enjoy a lifetime of worry-free play.

Global Bow Design

With the GlobalBow® designation, you can have peace of mind knowing our violin bows contain no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna) and can pass 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.

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.

With the same time-proven design as the expert-level violin bow models in the Diamond Collection, CodaBow Diamond NX violin bows deliver an uncomplicated, sweet tone. The stronger, firmer stick and increased weight offer advancing students more stability and accommodation while perfecting their craft. The CodaBow Diamond NX carbon fiber violin bow offers consistency and control across a wide platform of techniques. Showcasing a crisp sound and a design offering ample support, the CodaBow Diamond NX is ideal for pre-professionals, amateurs, and students of the violin.

A Beloved Favorite of Violin Educators

Blended Acoustic Core

The state-of-the-art NX Acoustic Core of this violin bow offers a mixture of cutting-edge fibers. Collectively, the fibers deliver tone not possible with carbon fiber alone and unmatched in this price range.

Diamond Weave

Our first-of-its-kind 3-D woven architecture stretches from the bow tip to the bow button, producing superior tracking capabilities and admirable responsiveness. Advancing amateurs, students, and pre-professionals performing with the CodaBow Diamond NX violin bow will appreciate a level of control and command they've never attained before.

Lifetime Technology

All high-wear components (including button bearings, tip wedge, and tip plate) on the CodaBow Diamond NX violin bow are precision-crafted from cutting-edge composite materials recognized within the industry, guaranteeing a lifetime of hassle-free playing.

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

Every carbon fiber violin bow we create bears the GlobalBow® certification, assuring the absence of endangered, monitored, or regulated species (both animals and plants), thereby facilitating hassle-free international Customs clearance.

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.

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.

Student-Focused Violin Bow

You want to excel as a violin player. Count on the CodaBow Prodigy carbon fiber student bow to assist you in transitioning from novice to higher skill levels. Crafted by expert musicians and prominent scientists, the Prodigy serves as the ultimate student violin bow.

Select the violin bow that meets your musical demands. We have bows with 3/4 sizes.

• Balance: Center-Tip

• Weight: Medium-Light

• Action: Firm

• Stiffness: Stiff

A Professionally Crafted Carbon Fiber Violin Bow for Beginners

The entire CodaBow Prodigy student bow, from frog to tip, was artfully designed to cater to budding violin players. But how do balance, weight, action, and stiffness relate to selecting the best student violin bow?

Assured Balance for Enhancing Motor Control

Balance indicates the bow's weight distribution, and for some violin players, it's more important than weight in figuring out the bow's feel. A bow with optimal balance will have an even distribution and feel comfortable in the hand. The Prodigy boasts a Center-Tip balance that is controlled and forgiving tailored for supporting coarse motor control and early right-hand technique. A violin bow that new players can handle with confidence.

Medium-Light Weight for Enjoyable Handling

Weight refers to the overall heaviness of a bow. A student violin bow with more weight might offer more stability and control, while a lighter one might deliver increased agility and ease of movement. The Prodigy bow features a Medium-Light weight for the perfect balance of agility and responsiveness.

Stable Action for More Exploration

Action refers to the way the violin bow moves across the strings. A bow with good action feels smooth and effortless to use, and a bow with inferior action may feel difficult and rough to control. A higher level of stiffness is best for beginners, and accordingly, the Prodigy offers Firm action to facilitate a steady string connection. This stable connection inspires new players to explore range and articulation.

Harder Stiffness and Strong Hold for Award-Worthy Sound

Stiffness indicates the effort required to flex your violin bow. A stiffer bow may be more suited to playing loud, powerful passages, while a softer bow might be best for more calming, romantic pieces. The Prodigy student violin bow provides a high level of Stiffness to achieve better hand stability, leading to a tone that is vibrant and even.

Designed With an Eye on the Future

The CodaBow Prodigy holds a GlobalBow® designation. GlobalBow ensures your student violin bow is not made with endangered, monitored, or regulated species (animals or plants) and can easily be taken through international Customs. It features three grades of ethically-sourced Mongolian horse hair and a Xebony® frog. Xebony® is a special blend of resin and natural fibers that creates elegant shine and natural grain, impressing violin players and bow makers alike. Stronger and sturdier than true ebony, Xebony® gives you confidence while protecting endangered resources.

Engineered to Last a Lifetime

To offer a lifetime of smooth performance, we constructed all high-wear components (such as the bow’s tip wedge, button bearings, tip plate) using the best composite materials the industry has to offer. Buy the Prodigy carbon fiber student violin bow for now, but play it well into the future.

Start with the Best Student Violin Bow to Become the Best Musician

When shopping for a beginners' violin bow, you need one that is easy to use, properly balanced, and comfortable to hold. The Prodigy student bow has it all. It results from the shared vision of innovative bow makers and professional teachers, a vision to provide extraordinary students with a supportive, invigorating bow that drives them to new levels.

Experience the CodaBow Prodigy and unlock your inner Prodigy.

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.

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.

The Violin Bow for Electric Instruments & Extended Range Instrumentalists

When you're infusing every violin performance with high-powered energy, you need a carbon fiber violin bow that brings just as much. Choose the CodaBow Joule carbon fiber violin bow for an empowering performance. Now completely customizable, the CodaBow Joule delivers a bright, clear tone, and is ideal for electric violin musicians and extended instrument musicians.

• Balance: Center-Tip

• Weight: Medium-Heavy

• Action: Moderate

• Stiffness: Medium-Stiff

By scientific definition, a joule is a unit of energy, and that's exactly what you can expect when you pair a Joule carbon fiber bow with your violin. The violin bow bears the name of the 19th-century English physicist who contributed to our modern understanding of energy. The violin bow is designed to produce more energy and power than any other conventional violin bow of similar weight.

What’s the Secret Behind This Carbon Fiber Violin Bow’s Power?

The heavier your violin bow, the better grip it has on your strings. This consistent grip allows you to produce a more resonant and expansive sound. The CodaBow Joule might be heavier than your average violin bow, but the bow’s weight isn’t the only attribute that contributes to its power across extended ranges.

Innovative Shaft Design

Where traditional materials fall short, the Joule's innovative shaft design adds mass to key performance regions while still ensuring a balanced weight and supple flexibility. This unique design allows the violin bow to seize the string and articulate effortlessly, whether you're creating deep, sustained tones or sharp, percussive chops.

At the heart of the shaft is a robust composite acoustic core made of carbon fiber. This design feature bestows remarkable power upon the bow, even with its speed and agility.

Strategic Frog and Hair Length

The CodaBow Joule boasts a compelling resonance in the lower strings and pronounced projection across all ranges. The shorter frog and longer hair offer the flexibility to move into more demanding and aggressive styles. The Turbo Xebony® Frog shifts weight from 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.

Reviews for the Joule speak for themselves! One Portuguese violin player with more than 50 years of experience reported that the Joule gave his playing "new expression and performance capabilities" compared to the difference in balance from a classical bow.

Ready to Perform

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 have a similar story when you play your violin with the Joule!

A Lifetime of Worry-Free Play

All components susceptible to wear (such as the tip wedge, button bearings, and tip plate) are made using the best composite materials and carefully designed to ensure a lifetime of worry-free violin play.

Sustainably Crafted

The CodaBow Joule carbon fiber violin bow holds the GlobalBow® designation. This guarantees the bow is free from regulated, endangered, and monitored species (wildlife and plants) and can pass worry-free through international Customs. Practice in Los Angeles, perform in Paris, and play wherever you like when you have a Joule violin bow.

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.

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.

Get the Most Response With the Least Weight

Inspired by the great bow makers of history, the CodaBow Luma violin bow has a high, shimmering timbre that’s as silky as its handling. Lighter than the average violin bow, the Luma carbon fiber bow enables a facile and nimble response for playing your way through the most challenging musical sections — especially those jumps in spiccato. The bow’s silvery tone and graceful agility allow it to blend effortlessly in ensembles, maintain balance in smaller settings, and are sought by players of all styles, including fiddlers. If you want a bow for your violin that provides a well-rounded playing experience with considerably less weight, then look no further than the Luma.

• Balance: Center-Frog

• Weight: Medium-Light

• Action: Moderate

• Stiffness: Medium-Soft

Stunning Violin Performances Begin With Luma

Some may say lighter violin bows can feel less responsive, hard to control, and even jumpy. The Luma carbon fiber violin bow from CodaBow, however, is different. It may be inspired by artists with outstanding bow making legacies, but the bow bucks tradition in its composition. Make the most of your violin playing experience with the Luma.

The Right Tone With the Perfect Dimensions

Classic ideas meet new-age engineering. String players may hear that lighter bows (and light carbon fiber bows in particular) can’t measure up to the dimension or color that Pernambuco bows provide. But the Luma is no ordinary carbon fiber violin bow. Its blended acoustic core brings an uncharacteristically large dimension and a shimmering, warm color to life.

Ready to Respond

The Luma is always ready when you are. This ideally weighted and balanced carbon fiber bow provides you with the responsiveness and quickness you expect from your violin bow. 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. As a result of the lighter connection and touch, rapid tonal changes are effortless. The 3D diamond weaving on the Luma helps make the bow even lighter and maintains a proper response and flexibility.

Prime for Fiddling, Virtuosity, and Speed

Fiddle players have spoken, and the Luma bow is a winner. Reviewers are saying that when it comes to the Luma bow, “It really plays itself.” The lightweight and responsive feel of the Luma help make it ideal for playing bluegrass, country, folk, and Irish fiddling all day long — all without tiring your arm! Though other lighter bows may provide less control and response from the strings, the Luma doesn’t miss.

Your Luma is for Life

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

International Travel Approved

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 can make it through international Customs with ease. Rehearse in San Francisco, perform in Tokyo, and play your violin wherever you see fit when you have a Luma violin 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.

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.

True to its name, the INFINITY offers limitless possibilities for musicians to explore. With ideal lightness, length, and balance, the bow allows players to toss off advanced techniques and strokes effortlessly while the breadth of hair produces a maximum sound. With the bow doing all the work, it is the clear favourite of soloists.

Inspired by centuries of tradition and decades of fine bow making experience, the CodaBow MARQUISE GS is the Gold Standard of master bows. Designed by the leaders of advanced bowmaking, the GS delivers exquisite handling and expressive sound once reserved only for the finest master bows. Uni-directional carbon fiber extends continuously from button to tip for heightened response and sensitivity. Expertly blended advanced and organic fibers offer a tonal vibrancy and resonance unprecedented by any other carbon fiber bow. Supple in the hand and vibrant to the ear, the CodaBow MARQUISE GS appeals to professional bassists more than any other.

The Gold Standard for Master Level Bows

Choice of Hair

Choose between two premium hair options for your Marquise bass bow: White horsehair that glides across the string with its soft touch, or black horsehair that digs into the strings, producing an edgier sound.

Natural Acoustic Core

A meticulously crafted Natural Acoustic Core is comprised of a medley of organic plant fibers delivering a rich, organic experience. Decades of experience has taught us that creating superior, sophisticated sound requires more than just carbon fiber.

Unidirectional Carbon Fiber

Natural and elegant, In-Touch ™ architecture offers the first-ever unidirectional carbon fibers running continuously from button to tip on both sides of the shaft.  This break-through technology allows a player’s fingertips to sense the bow’s full-length dynamics and response as never before, emulating the grain structure of the finest Pernambuco bows. 

Lifetime Technology

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 play.

Xebony® Frog Solution

An elegant solution to the worlds endangered supply of instrument-grade ebony, Xebony® is a proprietary blend of natural fibers and resin that boasts rich luster and natural grain, impressing players and bow makers alike. Stronger and more durable than natural ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.

Global Bow Design

GlobalBow® designation ensures that our bows contain no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna) and can pass worry-free through international Customs. 

A true workhorse, the REVELATION is a robust design with a stout, full sound. Its precision square weave lends the bow stability on the string and quick initiation at the start of the strokes. A traditional design that will feel familiar in the hand, this bow is preferred for orchestral performance.