“THE BOW IS MY BREATH” · The bow is my breath. My singular sound, my own expression. The life of my music. Together we create, together we transcend, incomplete without the other;

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“THE BOW IS MY BREATH”

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The bow is my breath. My singular sound, my own expression. The life of my music. Together we create, together we transcend,

incomplete without the other; empowered by each other. What matters is not the speed of our notes, the volume of our sound, nor

the flash of our technique. Rather the fullness of our expression, the truth of our voice, the integrity of our music.

With my bow, I become...an artist.

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FIRST IN BOWS™

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first in PERFORMANCE

Our master makers, leading scientists, and professional musicians have combined decades of experience to

create a family of international award-winning designs that impress players and judges alike.

first in QUALITY

We pair the finest materials with the most

advanced technology to produce bows of

unsurpassed quality. All CodaBows are crafted

meticulously in our Minnesota workshop using exclusively US

and European sourced materials.

first in SERVICE

CodaBow players benefit from the best warranties and maker-direct support available.

first in INNOVATIONSince creating the original carbon fiber bow, CodaBow continues to lead the bow industry in both performance technology and materials innovation.

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FIRST CHOICE OF PLAYERS

For players of every style, station, and aspiration, CodaBow has created unsurpassed designs.

CodaBow Ambassador Diana Ladio

CodaBow Ambassador Djordje Stijepovic

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DIAMOND™ GX

LUMA™

JOULE™

INFINITY™

DIAMOND™ SX

DIAMOND™ NX

REVELATION™

PRODIGY™

PATH TO MASTERY

MASTER MODELS Signature designs crafted in the timeless tradition of master makers.

PERFORMANCE MODELS Innovative designs for ultimate command and excellence.

BASS MODELS

STUDENT MODELS Reliable designs created to elevate and support developing musicians.

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PLAYER LEVEL

MARQUISE™ GS

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THE MARQUISE™ EXPERIENCEMaster Bows for Master Players

For over a decade, CodaBow, together with master bowmaker Roger Zabinski, has crafted bespoke master carbon fiber bows for private musicians. Technological

breakthroughs now allow us to avail this elevated standard of bow making to the broader public through THE MARQUISE™ EXPERIENCE.

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MarquiseTM GS - The Gold StandardInspired by centuries of tradition and decades of fine bow making experience, the MARQUISE™ GS is the Gold Standard of master bows. Designed by the leaders of advanced bowmaking, the GS delivers exquisite handling and expressive sound once reserved only for the finest master bows. Uni-directional carbon fiber extends continuously from button to tip for heightened response and sensitivity. Expertly blended advanced and organic fibers offer a tonal vibrancy and resonance unprecedented by any other carbon fiber bow. Supple in the hand and vibrant to the ear, the MARQUISE™ GS appeals to professional players more than any other and is the clear choice as the standard-bearer of the MARQUISE™ Experience.

Violin | Viola | Cello starting at $1,295 balance: CENTER-FROG | weight: MEDIUM-HEAVY | action: MODERATE-SUPPLE | strength: MEDIUM-SOFT

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THE DIAMOND™ COLLECTIONTimeless Performance

DIAMONDTM GX - The Crown JewelA stunning tribute to history’s great performance bows, the DIAMOND™ GX delights with a tone both warm and robust. Its sophisticated Acoustic Core, traditional weight and balance, and high response delivers a professional, expressive bow sensitive to the subtle commands of the hand. It facilitates a wide variety of techniques, playing quick, articulated strokes as effortlessly as even, resonant long tones. The GX blends naturally in ensembles or projects richly for soloists. Unrivaled in its class, the GX is the clear favorite of professionals of all genres worldwide.

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EDIAMONDTM SX The Gigging BowWhile preserving the appeal of classic design, the DIAMOND™ SX offers a more focused, brighter tone. A subtle frog-ward shift of the balance point and engineered facility delivers a livelier bow often desired by professionals. Its modern, sleek black finish hints at its underlying control, and its focused timbre is perfect for cutting through the soundwall at outdoor or acoustically-challenged venues. This bow is built for the traveling or gigging musician wanting durability without compromising professional performance.

DIAMONDTM NX Trusted by ChampionsInheriting the same traditional design as the professional models of the Diamond™ Collection, the NX delivers an uncomplicated, sweet tone emphasizing the fundamental of the pitch. The stronger, firmer stick and increased weight allows advancing students more stability and accommodation while developing their technique. Though less nuanced in sound and feel, it offers consistency and control across a wide platform of technique. With a clear tone and supportive design, the NX is ideal for pre-professionals and amateurs.

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JOULETM Empowering PerformanceBold and brilliant, the JOULE™ boasts a powerful resonance on the bottom strings and strong projection across all ranges. Unattainable with traditional materials, the innovative design of the shaft adds more mass to critical performance areas while preserving a balanced weight and comfortable flexibility. This unique design allows the bow to grab the string and speak effortlessly, whether playing deep whole tones or percussive chops. Particularly well-suited to extended-range and electric instruments, the JOULE™ is the strong favorite for all high-octane performances.

LUMATM Enlightened PerformanceWith a nod to the great French bowmakers Lamy and Voirin, the LUMA™ has a high, shimmering timbre as silky as its handling. The Aero frog design off-loads the hand while the lightness of the shaft allows a facile and nimble response for flashy, technical passages. The bow’s silvery tone and graceful agility is well-suited to intimate settings, blends well in ensembles, and is sought by players of all styles. It appeals especially to players desiring lightness in weight and character.

SPECIALIZED DESIGNS // Discover New Possibilities

Violin | Viola | Cello starting at $695 Violin | Viola | Cello starting at $595

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INFINITYTM The Favorite of SoloistsTrue to its name, the INFINITY™ offers limitless possibilities for musicians to explore. With ideal lightness, length, and balance, the bow allows players to toss off advanced techniques and strokes effortlessly while the breadth of hair produces a maximum sound. With the bow doing all the work, it is the clear favorite of soloists.

REVELATIONTM The Orchestral CompanionA true workhorse, the REVELATION™ offers a robust design with a stout, full sound. Its precision square weave lends the bow stability on the string and quick initiation at the start of each stroke. A traditional design that will feel familiar in the hand, this bow is preferred for orchestral performance.

BASS MODELS // Supporting Music’s Foundation

French and German frog options available. $995 French and German frog options available. $755

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PRODIGY™

Play the Best in Class

PRODIGYTM Best in ClassThe shared vision of innovative bow makers and professional teachers, the PRODIGY™ finally offers exceptional students an elevating and supportive design. With a clear, strong, even sound, it is built to provide on-string forgiveness and comfort while enhancing the student’s natural and developing capabilities. The bow will reinforce a young artist’s confidence in their performance.

Violin | Viola | Cello starting at $345

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PERFORM WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU PERFORM

The key to ultimate enjoyment of your music is free and effortless expression. As the channel of EXPRESSION, the bow must be a seamless extension of your arm and communicate your style.

Players can intuitively EVALUATE a bow’s qualities with imperfect measurements.

However, specific attributes suit different styles, genres, and levels, and exact technical properties influence BOW CHARACTERISTICS.

With pioneering materials and methods, CodaBow deliberately engineers these specifications to offer models that SUIT EVERY NEED and preference.

YOU can confidently select a bow to match your taste and demands with a concrete understanding of the PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN.

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ACTIONAs the single largest influencer of bow’s character, action describes the nature of a player’s connection with the string during play. A bow’s action is ultimately determined by how and where the bow flexes. Most associated historically (in the case of wooden bows) with the extrinsic camber, action of engineered bows is also a function of intrinsic design (fiber blend, quantity, and orientation).Because string connection is the essence of player sound, it is important to select the action best-suited to your style, approach, and genre.FIRM ACTION bows offer hard and rapid string connection, capable of direct and focused expression, and appeal to fiddlers and rock musicians.SUPPLE ACTION bows offer compliant and sensitive string connection, capable of nuanced and layered expression, are prefered among classical artists.

STRENGTHStrength, also referred to as stiffness, is a static measure of how much pressure or effort is required to flex the bow. Specifically engineered strengths affect how a player experiences drive of the string and resistance in the bow.STRONGER bows hold up to sustained bow speed and heavier arm weight commonly used by active, intense players requiring more resistance in their pull.SOFTER bows are best suited to gentler, lower-pressure play.

MASTER PERFORMANCE

MARQUISE™ GSPG 8

DIAMOND™ GXPG 10

DIAMOND™ SXPG 11

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DYNAMIC BALANCEPerhaps one of the most important and least understood contributor to the bow’s handling, dynamic balance refers to how the bow balances in a player’s hand during play. Not to be confused with the often-referenced static measurement, dynamic balance is the measure of mass in motion and is critical in order for the bow to feel comfortable in use.Players who like to control and direct the bow and require high response and nuance will prefer a FROG-FAVORED balance.For more stability and contact with the string, a TIP-FAVORED balance will feel steady in the hand and produce a focused tone.

WEIGHTCommonly a distracting factor in bow assessment, weight is static mass of the bow. Within a limited measure, weight affects the comfort and efficiency a player experiences with a bow with some preferring a slightly lighter bow while others appreciate the heavier end of the spectrum. Provided a bow falls within the long-accepted norms of bow making, its other characteristics will ultimately have more impact on its performance.Violin bows generally range from 58-62 grams, viola bows from 68-72, cello bows from 78-82, and bass bows from 132-142 grams.

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LUMA™PG 12

JOULE™PG 12

DIAMOND™ NXPG 11

PRODIGY™PG 20

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ANATOMY OF A CODABOW

CARBON FIBER ARCHITECTURESAerospace-grade carbon fibers precisely layered and woven extend continuously from button to tip to ensure optimum balance of strength, flexibility, and response for each model. Naturally elegant architectures include Diamond™ Weave and In-Touch™ Unidirectional.

ACOUSTIC CORE ADVANTAGEIndustry-first materials (including Kevlar®, carbon, and natural plant fibers) infused under high-pressure achieve unrivaled timbre, overtones, and range at every level. Decades of experience has revealed that superior sound requires more than just carbon fiber.

XEBONY® FROG SOLUTIONAn elegant solution to the world’s endangered supply of instrument-grade ebony, Xebony® is a proprietary blend of natural fibers and resin that boasts rich luster and natural grain, impressing players and and bow makers alike. Stronger and more durable than natural ebony, Xebony® offers peace of mind while preserving endangered resources.

LIFETIME TECHNOLOGYAll high-wear components (including tip plate, tip wedge, and button screw bearings) are precision made using industry-leading composite materials to ensure a lifetime of worry-free play.

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“THE EARTH HAS MUSIC FOR THOSE WHO LISTEN.”

CodaBow believes in cherishing our natural resources and encouraging environmental sustainability.

We are proud to feature our exclusive GlobalBow™ Design which offers advanced material alternatives for endangered, restricted, or monitored

species commonly found on other bows (ivory, mother-of-pearl, Madagascar Ebony, pernambuco). This design not only enables

players to travel through international Customs worry-free, but also promises a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Since pioneering the original carbon fiber bow, CodaBow’s master makers and leading scientists have created award-winning bows for players of every style, station, and aspiration. Generations of players throughout the world trust their performance to CodaBow.

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Stewardship of the planet’s precious resources.

The best bows backed by the best warranty.

A legacy of partnerships supporting the string

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