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CodaBow Carbon Fiber Bows

Carbon Fiber Bows for Professionals and Students - Responsive and Well Balanced - Best Overall Choice in this Price Range

Our best-selling line of bows, CodaBow bows are meticulously crafted in a small shop in Minnesota, under the direct supervision of the company's founders. Outstanding quality. Perfectly balanced, agile, with a beautiful, complex tone. Models designed for beginners though professionals, with specific models designed for the particular needs of fiddlers and folk players. We highly recommend.

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CodaBow Diamond GX Viola Bow CodaBow Diamond GX Viola Bow

The rich and powerful tone of the CodaBow Diamond GX makes it the bow of choice for professional players, particularly of classical music. The pure Kevlar core is expensive to manufacture, but yields a timbre and subtleness of response that rivals fine pernambuco bows of a much higher price.

Our Price: $980.00
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CodaBow Diamond SX Viola Bow CodaBow Diamond SX Viola Bow

Cousin to the popular Diamond GX, the SX offers the same fine balance and easy response with a softer, sweeter tone. The Diamond SX is most popular with classical players and is particularly well suited to orchestral work.

Our Price: $720.00
1 in stock!
CodaBow Diamond NX Viola Bow CodaBow Diamond NX Viola Bow

The perfect bow for the advancing student, the CodaBow Diamond NX is well balanced and responsive, with a clear, focused tone. A vast improvement over comparably priced wooden bows, the NX allows students to move beyond basic bowing techniques, to master more advanced skills with relative ease.

Our Price: $495.00
1 in stock!
CodaBow Joule Viola Bow CodaBow Joule Viola Bow

Originally designed for 5-string electric violin, the Joule has proven to be an outstanding favorite amongst both acoustic and electric players. Its lively action and energetic response make it a popular choice for bluegrass, and other fiddle styles. Though not as powerful as the GX, the Joule projects a strong, rich tone, and is particularly quick to speak, with a distinct, articulated attack, and a lively bounce.

Our Price: $845.00
2 in stock!
CodaBow Luma Viola Bow CodaBow Luma Viola Bow

The CodaBow Luma offers the player an extraordinarily polished response, with little surface noise and a very clean attack. Its bite is smooth - almost feathery. It weighs in at only 67.5 grams, allowing for enhanced agility and easy movement, and produces quite a strong, clear tone, for such a light stick. Also a good choice for students.

Our Price: $845.00
1 in stock!
CodaBow 4/4 Prodigy Viola Bow CodaBow 4/4 Prodigy Viola Bow

Designed for beginning students, the CodaBow Prodigy is weighted for stability. As a result, students find the Prodigy easy to control and quickly gain confidence in their playing. The advancing player, however, may prefer the CodaBow NX for its greater agility.

Our Price: $395.00
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CodaBow 3/4 Prodigy Viola Bow CodaBow 3/4 Prodigy Viola Bow

Designed for beginning students, the CodaBow Prodigy is weighted for stability. As a result, students find the Prodigy easy to control and quickly gain confidence in their playing. The advancing player, however, may prefer the CodaBow NX for its greater agility.

Our Price: $395.00
1 in stock!
   
 

Which CodaBow is Right For Me?

Professional Players of Classical Music
We Recommend . . .
  • Diamond GX
Players of Folk Music
We Recommend . . .
  • Joule
  • Luma
Players of Electric Instruments and Acoustic or Electric 5-String Instruments
We Recommend . . .
  • Joule
Beginners & Advancing Students
We Recommend . . .
  • Diamond NX
  • Luma
CodaBow Diamond GX
  • Rich, Powerful Tone
  • Excellent Tracking
  • Excellent Playabality and Tone
CodaBow Joule
  • Energetic Response
  • Quick-To-Speak
  • Crisp, Clean Articulation
CodaBow Diamond SX
  • Sweet Tone
  • Similar to GX, but with Less Power
CodaBow Luma
  • Soft, Smooth Attack
  • Light-Weight
CodaBow Diamond NX
  • Excellent Value
CodaBow Prodigy
  • Excellent Value
  • Very Stable

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is J.S. Fisher Violins an Authorized CodaBow dealer?
    Yes. We have a long established relationship with CodaBow. We purchase CodaBow products directly from their workshop in Winona, Minnesota. And, we work together to answer customer questions and meet any service needs that arise.
  • What does the CodaBow warranty cover?
    Please see CodaBow's warranty page at: http://codabow.com/promise.html for a description of what is and is not covered under their warranty. The folks at CodaBow have always been friendly and professional, offering excellent service to our customers, both before and after the sale.
  • Where can I get my CodaBow rehaired? Are CodaBows rehaired in a special way?
    CodaBow bows are rehaired in the traditional way, and can be serviced by whomever you trust with your wooden bows. Or, if you prefer, you can contact CodaBow at 888-CODABOW to arrange service by mail. Their fees are very reasonable.
  • What rosin do you recommend for CodaBow bows?
    We recommend rosins based on desired playing characteristics and tone, style of music, type of strings, and other factors. And, there are certainly rosins that we recommend more highly than others for all bows. But, there is no one rosin that we recommend specifically for CodaBow bows. For more, please see our Guide to Rosin. When preparing bows for trial, we generally use a blend of Andrea Solo and Melos Light.
  • Are CodaBow bows available in a choice of colors?
    The answer to this question used to be, no. The CodaBow SX and Joule bows come standard with a Natural Graphite (Grey) tint, and the rest are tinted brown. These standard colorings are much more attractive than most other carbon fiber bows. However, if you're looking for color, CodaBow now makes a Chroma version of the SX, Joule, and Luma models, available in five gorgeous colors. We do not list these on our website, but would be happy to arrange an order for you, if you're interested - just give us a call at 800-372-4151 or send us an email at info@fisherviolins.com.