From world renowned soloists to advancing students, Arcus bows are in the hands of thousands of musicians around the world. Musicians, many of whom would never again wish to be without their Arcus bow.

Why? Because it makes playing so much more enjoyable. For many players discovering the possibilities of these unique bows turned out to be quite an adventure. Initially they struggled to overcome long held prejudices, but almost all of them have retired their wooden bows for good.

Musicians and instruments are quite individual. To be able to offer the ideal bow for every player, Arcus developed a wide range of bows with significant differences in their handling and in their sound. 

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Comparisons Between The Older (Discontinued) Arcus Bows And The New Redesigned Versions...

A few years ago Arcus did a complete redesign of their entire product line. Over the years they had developed innovative new manufacturing techniques and this, coupled with a deeper understanding of the properties of their bows and the expressed needs of the players using them, prompted their engineers to go back to the drawing board. They realised that the knowledge they had gained over the years would allow them to take bow design to a level of sophistication that had never been possible before. The results speak for themselves.

Click the link below to see a comparison between the new versions and the discontinued bows. If you are looking to upgrade your older model Arcus bow or have fallen in love with one belonging to a colleague this overview will help steer you towards a bow with similar properties.

Longtime Arcus players are telling us that they were shocked to discover the difference in playability between the older bows and the newer versions, particularly since many believed them to be perfect already.

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