Carbon Fiber Violin Bows Arcus/Muesing

ARCUS and Müsing come from the same workshop in Würzburg. The sticks are hollow, with a wall thickness under one millimetre, which lets them vibrate more freely than a solid stick can. The stick carries a 30 year warranty.

Their natural resonance sits at around 100 Hertz, an octave above classical bows. That is outside the range in which many professional players feel fatigue in hand, arm and shoulder. If you know that feeling, a trial day is worth the time.

ARCUS T series

For violins with a balanced to bright sound. Brilliant and radiant, yet round. The best-selling series worldwide. Models T4 to T9.

ARCUS S series

For violins with a warm or dark character. Adds brilliance and projection without turning sharp. Round or octagonal stick. Models S4 to S9.

Müsing C series

If you want to stay close to the sound of a good pernambuco bow. About 55 grams, sits securely on the string and does not bottom out in fortissimo. C2 to C5.

Müsing L series

Lighter and more agile, with more colour and openness. The aluminium head acts as a flywheel: about 51 to 52 grams with the stiffness of a viola bow. L3 to L6.

The number in the model name is not a price tier but the result of an acoustic test. Every stick is classified individually, and only a few reach the upper classes. Which series suits your violin and your strings, we can tell you on the phone in five minutes.