Arcus P-Series Viola Bow

The P-bows with their very strong stick and balanced sound are the perfect match for all large violas with a string length of 37 cm, respectively 14 1/2 inch. They draw a sound that is clear and strong, rich in overtones and projects perfectly. We make them with octagonal and round sticks. The octagonal bows feel very lively and agile and bounce almost automatically. The round one’s have a more steady feel and follow the movements of the right hand with utmost precision.

Round or Octagonal – Octagonal bows play in a more agile and lively way. The round sticks have a very regular cross section, which gives them a very even and steady feel.

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Arcus P4 viola bow
The P4 is a great back up for pro players and an even better primary bow for amateurs and students as they deliver a clear sound that helps develop perfect intonation. Its precise feedback, the safe feel and ideal bounce make them the best teacher to improve the right hand.

assembly: stainless steel
stick: octagonal or round
weight: about 57 grams
frog: snakewood
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Arcus P5 viola bow
The P5 delivers ideal playing characteristics and a very good sound. With its perfect craftsmanship and elegant silver outfit it is a match to much more expensive traditional bows.

assembly: 935 silver
stick octagonal or round
weight: about 57 grams
frog: beautiful snakewood

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Arcus P6 viola bow
The P6 enjoys great popularity with violists all around the world. Its sound is on par with the most expensive classical bows, its playability and comfort is unmatched. This is a great bow at a very moderate price.

assembly: 935 silver
stick octagonal or round
weight: about 57 grams
frog: beautiful snakewood

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Arcus P7 viola bow
It is not very surprising that the P7 is our most successful viola bow. It allows you to deliver perfect performance both in the orchestra and in chamber music. If necessary you can easily make yourself heard while you can also play very gently without much effort.

assembly: 935 silver
stick octagonal or round
weight: about 57 grams
frog: beautiful snakewood

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Arcus P8 viola bow
The P8 plays and sounds like no conventional bow ever could. It allows a more precise articulation and modulation of sounds, it can play louder and more silent, faster and slower. The result is that you can develop you musical ideas and express your feelings in a way that you will never want to miss again.

assembly: 585 gold
stick octagonal or round
weight: about 57 grams
frog: selected snakewood

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Arcus P9 viola bow
Only a few times every year we succeed in making a P9 stick. Their sound spectrum is truly spectacular and their response is so buttery that it feels as if the instrument plays by itself. Due to their unlimited resonances they work fantastic with pretty much every large viola.

assembly: 585 gold
stick octagonal or round
weight: about 57 grams
frog: selected snakewood