fawnmeadow - Posted - 01/23/2012:  14:47:20

I just purchased a gently used carbon fiber bow at the local music store. I can't believe how well balanced it is, and how much more sound it gets out of my fiddle. Maybe my imagination but I think it makes my playing sound a bit cleaner too. This was originally in the $150. range. I hadn't bothered even looking at the carbon fiber bows after I tryed one at another store and it was dreadful, but that was in the $100. range and had no where near the balance this does.

Phyllis

fiddle and banjo player - Posted - 01/23/2012:  15:38:25

I know I LOVE my Carbon Fiber bow!

zacmilner3 - Posted - 01/23/2012:  16:38:18

Ive tried a few and understand the allure. I think my fiddle just likes the pernumbuco.. ? Oh well. I tried a coda once. Was a very nice stick. Maybe its my technique, but i always pull better tone from wood

loumusic - Posted - 01/23/2012:  18:01:21

Sometimes what I like doesn't always work in all playing environments so I have to say I like both.  The carbon fiber bow seems to hold up better in the heat either under stage lights or outside in hot summer weather.  I did read that the Coda Bows have a little more weight in the tip which can make a noticeable difference in the sound of your playing.  I will confer to the Forum for further explanation or correction with that observation. 

My wooden bow handles beautifully but needs continuous adjustment (loosening) in the heat.  This could be unique to this particular bow, however, I do enjoy the balance of this bow for recording.  A good well balanced freshly re-haired wooden bow is a lovely thing!

Mandogryl - Posted - 01/24/2012:  08:34:25

I have a really high end violin bow of Pernambuco, but for fiddlecamp I use my carbon fibre.
My cello bow (for now) is also CF. There are some really great carbon fiber bows on the market.
I am not surprised you are content with this bow. Have fun!

NicknamedTanner - Posted - 01/24/2012:  10:47:01

When I bought my new fiddle and bow. I couldn't find a wood bow for under $400 that I liked better than the carbon fiber Acros bow I bought. It cost me $140. Actually the next bow I liked was over $1000. Which was just not an option. I figured I would need a carbon fiber for playing outdoors anyway. I love mine.

richdissmore - Posted - 01/24/2012:  19:19:56

i like my fiber bow i have the incredibow it does come in colors you have to ask for color it good inside or out side very ligth to order 870-213-5029 cost $125. i can,t say enoufh about the incredibow i oun two plus S&H this is a carbon fiber Bow i like this bow i do not get any kick back from incredibow i like there bow and i use them with all my fiddles

fawnmeadow - Posted - 01/24/2012:  20:17:27

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Originally posted by richdissmore

i like my fiber bow i have the incredibow it does come in colors you have to ask for color it good inside or out side very ligth to order 870-213-5029 cost $125. i can,t say enoufh about the incredibow i oun two plus S&H this is a carbon fiber Bow i like this bow i do not get any kick back from incredibow i like there bow and i use them with all my fiddles

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 I've never seen one except in pictures, but glad to know they work well for you. I'll keep them in mind. TY.

Reilly-Byrne - Posted - 01/25/2012:  06:57:35

I have a Pernumbuco bow that cost about $350-$400 and a carbon fiber bow I paid $175 for. They both weigh 60 grams, same length, and almost the exact same balance point. The carbon fiber bow "feels" heavier and tends to track a little better, probably because it's stiffer than the wooden bow. Tone wise the carbon fiber has a more pure focused tone, while the wooden bow produces more complex overtones.



I like having one of each, but if I had to pick one , I'd probably go with the wood.

Andah1andah2 - Posted - 01/25/2012:  11:24:44

I really enjoy my Coda NX

Dorcasmolorcas - Posted - 01/25/2012:  12:33:24

I am also a fan of Coda Bows.  They were the first synthetic option in bows that I liked and they have only improved over the years.

beardedbruce - Posted - 01/26/2012:  04:31:37

On the cheap side- I just got two viola ($120 total), and 2 cello ($140 total) braided carbon fiber no-name bows. (I keep expecting poor ones, so I order two at a time) ONE has a slight blemish, all seem to have good balance. Very stiff ( which I am looking for) and seem to me to stay on the strings better than the regular carbon fiber ones.

Susan H - Posted - 01/26/2012:  10:47:18

I love my Coda NX also. I would like to get another bow at sometime as a backup though. It's like driving a car without a spare, if that makes any sense.

Susan

Dorcasmolorcas - Posted - 01/27/2012:  10:07:04

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Originally posted by Susan H



I love my Coda NX also. I would like to get another bow at sometime as a backup though. It's like driving a car without a spare, if that makes any sense. Susan

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I'm going to use that excuse with my husband, but the other way around.  "Honey, I need a spare car.  Think about it, it would be like playing without a spare bow."

I get what you are saying though. :-)