ARCUS VIOLIN BOWS
A sound that is brilliant, open and clear, rich and full, with a uniquely wide range of overtones, free of noise. Fantastic bounce and agility combined with perfect stability and ease of play. Our violin bows fulfill everything you might be looking for to achieve the most beautiful performance.
Discover a whole new and improved world of violin playing that offers unprecedented freedom for your interpretation and that unleashes the full glory of your instrument.
P SERIES
Many powerful sounding violins are also a bit on the bright side. For those we have developed our P-series bows. Their especially resilient stick allows to easily catch any heavy G-string and to play double stops in fortissimo without the stick touching down on the strings. Due to their elasticity and strength, they are also ideal for five-and multi-string violins. To make them draw a warmer, deeper sound, we have added some weight which lowers the tuning of the bow. They are still significantly lighter than traditional bows, so they keep their advantage in agility and speed. The P-bows with octagonal sticks are especially lively and bounce almost automatically while the round version are especially steady and follow the hand precisely.
Like all Arcus bows, the P4 offers ideal playing characteristics and precise feedback. Combined with a clear but also warm and full sound this makes it a perfect bow for every student. It helps to constantly improve your bowings, intonation and sound production. Its stainless steel outfit not only looks cool but provides unmatched durability.
Outfit - Stainless steel
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 52 Gram
Frog - Snakewood
Its great value for money makes the P5 one of our most popular models. Its precision and tonal beauty can improve the performance of every player. Its excellent workmanship and elegant outfit can be compared to the most expensive bows you can find anywhere.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 53 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
On par with the finest wooden bows, the P6 pulls a full, rich and warm sound with a beautiful range of overtones. In combination with its perfect playing properties, clean articulation and superior projection you can easily reach your audience in perfect style.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 52 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The sound of the P7 is notably cleaner, richer and fuller than any wooden bow. It is perfectly suited to blend in with chamber music and orchestra works, but also has the power and brilliance to make yourself heard whenever you want to.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 53 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The silver mounted P8 offer exactly the same fantastic sound and playability as its gold mounted brother. That it comes across a little more modest may be just what your like.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 53 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The silver mounted P8 offer exactly the same fantastic sound and playability as its gold mounted brother. That it comes across a little more modest may be just what your like.
Outfit - 935 Silver
Stick- Octagonal
Weight - ca. 53 Gram
Frog - Beautiful Snakewood
The P8 lends every instrument a full, rich and dark sound that still doesn’t lack brilliance. It is as powerful as it is sensitive. Its gold outfit is a tale of supreme quality that will still resonate with later generations of players that may have the pleasure using it some day.
Outfit - 585 Gold
Stick- Round/Octagonal
Weight - ca. 53 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood
Every year only a small fraction of our P-stick come out with the divine vibration characteristics required to become a P9. Every one of them delivers a marvellous sound with absolute clarity, silky response, and an unlimited overtone range and superb power and projection.
Outfit - 585 Gold
Stick- Round/Octagonal - Gold or Stainless Steel
Weight - ca. 53 Gram
Frog - Selected Snakewood
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Arcus P Series bows are specifically developed for powerful, bright-sounding violins that need warmth and depth. They feature an especially resilient stick that produces warmer, deeper tones while maintaining agility and speed.
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Yes, P Series bows are ideal for five-string and multi-string violins. Their elasticity and strength make them perfect for handling the extra strings and heavier playing demands.
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P Series bows have an exceptionally resilient stick that easily catches heavy G-strings and allows you to play double stops in fortissimo without the stick touching down on the strings.
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P Series bows with octagonal sticks are especially lively and bounce almost automatically, while round stick versions are notably steady and follow the hand precisely for more controlled playing.
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Yes, P Series bows are specifically designed for violins that sound powerful but are a bit on the bright side. They help balance the tone by drawing warmer, deeper sound from these instruments.