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Schmidt Workshop Viola Bow - $34.99
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SHAR Fusion Viola Bow - $55
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A. Schmidt Viola Bow - $69.99
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PRESTO Carbon Fiber Viola Bow - $99
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Meinel Pernambuco Viola Bow - $109
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PRESTO Audition Viola Bow - $149
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CodaBow Prodigy Viola Bow - $342
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PRESTO Ovation Viola Bow - $329
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Guy Laurent Workshop Viola Bow - $330
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R.A. Meinel Two Star Viola Bow - $399
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V.C. Jeandel Viola Bow - $479
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PRESTO impulse Viola Bow - $659
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Guy Laurent Three Star Viola Bow - $690
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Marco Raposo Viola Bow - $825
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CodaBow Diamond GX Viola Bow - $884
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Steffen Kuhnla Viola Bow - $1,800
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Lothar Seifert Viola Bow - Price on Request
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Shar Music In Home Trial
Our Safe, Easy, and Risk-Free In Home Trial Program allows you to try up to 4 bows for a 7 day trial period.
$55.00
SHAR Fusion Carbon Composite Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Beginning
For years string teachers have told us that fiberglass bows are a durable and practical choice for active young students and their budget-conscious parents. But because they lack the finesse and handling properties of wood or carbon fiber bows, teaching bowing techniques can be difficult. We listened to our colleagues and set out to find a solution. The result is the SHAR FUSION student bow. Utilizing high tech composite of carbon fiber and fiberglass, the SHAR FUSION is strong and priced right. But best of all, the SHAR FUSION performs like much more expensive wood or carbon fiber bow. Try one today!
"When considering a new bow for their student, teachers and parents alike have expressed their desire for a well-constructed bow that doesn't compromise its playability and responsiveness. I'm happy to say this bow is an excellent option for customers looking for a durable and practical bow, without inhibiting a young player's sound and technique development. Immediately after trying this bow for the first time, I noticed how easily the violin responded to it."
- William Kaltz-Hall, Violinist, Contact Center Representative
Canadian rock group Article One (www.articleonemusic.com), combines pop-rock accessibility with the hard-driving virtuosity and honesty of an indie band. Here's what Article One's world-class rock violinist, Matt Piche', has to say about the Shar Fusion bows that he uses in his performances:
"The Shar Fusion allows me to express all the passion and intensity that Article One's music demands, without wilting or breaking. Sometimes our shows get a little crazy - the rugged Fusion bow stands up to abuse better than any wood bow, yet it plays like a good wood bow. It's ideal for demanding music-making."
$659.00
PRESTO® Impulse Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Advanced
High Performance Bows for High Performance Players
You've worked long and hard to develop your skills and you have a repertoire of advanced techniques. You know what you want to express in your playing. Now, here is the perfect partner that feels your every impulse and responds in-kind. After three years of painstaking development and countless professional trials and tests, the new PRESTO® Impulse is born. Meticulous attention to every detail assures that the PRESTO® Impulse stands ready to accurately reproduce your every nuance, and nothing more. PRESTO® bows are only made with aerospace-grade fibers and resins. The engineering process guarantees longevity by eliminating "creep," a flaw in carbon-fiber manufacture that can warp a bow or diminish camber over time. All bows are thoroughly inspected, meaning only bows with the best craftsmanship are sent to our customers. Splendid tracking ability, superb control and a warm tone allow you to keep your mind, and your heart, on your performance.
When we set out to develop this new bow, we started with a list of "must-haves":
- The bow must feel alive and resilient, just like a fine-quality wood bow
- Weight and balance must be exactly like a traditional bow so that tedious re-learning of bowing techniques would not be necessary
- Each bow must conform to strict manufacturing standards, for consistency; yet, within defined parameters, the blending of carbon resins must be such that a variety of sticks would be made available for audition. In this way, a skilled violist is able to discover the perfect PRESTO® Impulse bow
- Each bow must be fitted and finished by hand, to assure proper operation and hand-feel
"The Presto® Impulse bow is remarkable. I was amazed at the response, clarity and tone it produces. This is a serious endorsement from me, as I have always shunned carbon fiber bows due to their lack of an "organic" feel. This bow feels and responds like a first rate bow in many ways. It doesn't produce a buttery tone like a great Pecatte or Simon, but it's the next best thing. Congratulations to Shar on a wonderful achievement."
- Andrés Cárdenes
Learn more about Andrés Cárdenes PRESTO® Impluse endorsement.
$219.00
R. A. Meinel Pernambuco Viola Bow - 4/4 (17" - 14") size
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
Flexible to moderately-flexible pernambuco stick medium weight. Nickel-mounted ebony frog with Parisian eye and three part button: Plasti whalebone or wire grip.
$428.00
CodaBow Diamond NX Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
CodaBow The Diamond Collection: DIAMOND NX (Nickel Level)
The Shared Vision of Master Bow Makers & Professional Teachers.
The shared dream of master bow makers and professional teachers, the DIAMOND NX offers advanced performance for serious players. Agile yet accommodating, the NX elevates advanced players to new levels
.Master makers and leading scientists have combined their lifelong experience to create a collection of bows that elegantly blend bow making’s time-honored principles with today’s most innovative bow technology.
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE DESIGN ● BROWN TINT ● GRAPHITE DIAMOND WEAVE TECHNOLOGY ● BLENDED KEVLAR ACOUSTIC CORE ● NICKEL-SILVER MOUNTINGS ● EUROPEAN XEBONYTM FROG WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL SLIDE ● HAND-DRESSED HORSEHAIR ● 10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
$149.00
Presto® Audition Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
PRESTO® Carbon Fiber Performance Series
PRESTO® Performance Series carbon fiber bows have gained a loyal following among players and teachers alike. Combining modern, strong, state-of-the-art materials with traditional handcraft, these bows are as impressive and beautiful to look at as they are to play. Agile handling, arrow-straight tracking and full tonal power are hallmarks of these fine bows. Decidedly stunning in appearance due to the open weave carbon cloth, these bows are far better suited for severe performance conditions than wood bows, including pernambuco. And, as the world's supply of expensive pernambuco wood disappears, PRESTO Performance Series bows deliver more performance for your dollar than any fine bow on the market today. PRESTO® bows are only made with aerospace-grade fibers and resins. The engineering process guarantees longevity by eliminating "creep," a flaw in carbon-fiber manufacture that can warp a bow or diminish camber over time. All bows are thoroughly inspected, meaning only bows with the best craftsmanship are sent to our customers.
Nickel mounted, open weave back carbon-fiber finish.
$109.00
Meinel Pernambuco Viola Bow - 4/4 (17"-14") size
Instrument: Viola
Level: Beginning
Experience the performance of pernambuco at a price you would expect to pay for a brazilwood bow! Flexible to moderately-flexible pernambuco stick, ebony frog with Parisian eye and three part button, wire winding. Full size bow accomodates a full size (15 -17 ) viola.
$219.00
R. A. Meinel Pernambuco Viola Bow - 4/4 (17" - 14") size
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
Flexible to moderately-flexible pernambuco stick medium weight. Nickel-mounted ebony frog with Parisian eye and three part button: Plasti whalebone or wire grip.
$884.00
CodaBow Diamond GX Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Advanced
CodaBow The Diamond Collection: DIAMOND GX (Gold Level)
"Rare Jewel!..." - The STRAD Magazine
"Brilliant..." - STRINGS Magazine
The crown jewel of the DIAMOND Collection, the DIAMOND GX embodies the unrivalled marriage of timeless craftsmanship and industry-first technology. Designed for professionals, the GX offers performance once reserved for only the finest pernambuco bows
.Master makers and leading scientists have combined their lifelong experience to create a collection of bows that elegantly blend bow making’s time-honored principles with today’s most innovative bow technology.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE DESIGN ● PERNAMBUCO TINT ● GRAPHITE DIAMOND WEAVE TECHNOLOGY ● KEVLAR ACOUSTIC CORE ● GOLD AND STERLING MOUNTINGS ● EUROPEAN (PAULUS) EBONY FROG WITH GOLDFISH SLIDE ● FIRST-SELECTION STALLION HAIR ● LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
$342.00
CodaBow Prodigy Viola Bow 4/4 Size
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
CodaBow Specialized Models: PRODIGY
Professional Characteristics at a Pre-Professional Price
True to its name, the PRODIGY delivers a gifted performance. Precision-engineered to provide select professional characteristics at a pre-professional price, the PRODIGY boasts exceptional performance for exceptional students. The dynamically balanced shaft offers off-string agility commonly reserved for high-performance bows while also providing the on-string forgiveness and comfort desired by young players. Available in 3/4 and 4/4 size.
ADVANCING PERFORMANCE DESIGN ● BROWN TINT ● GRAPHITE DIAMOND WEAVE TECHNOLOGY ● BLENDED KEVLAR ACOUSTIC CORE ● NICKEL-SIVER MOUNTINGS ● EUROPEAN XEBONYTM FROG WITH MOTHER-OF-PEARL SLIDE ● HAND-DRESSED HORSEHAIR ● 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
$350.00
Guy Laurent® Workshop Viola Bow Round
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
Beautiful high quality Pernambuco, flexible stick of medium weight, silver mounted.
In the tradition of the great French archetiers, we are proud to offer these impressive bows of fine character and outstanding playability. For the violinist seeking a strong bow with very warm sound, excellent control and fast response, but without breaking the bank, look no further! Comparable to European bows costing twice the price, these master bows are from the finest workshops in China.
$109.00
Meinel Pernambuco Viola Bow - 4/4 (17"-14") size
Instrument: Viola
Level: Beginning
Experience the performance of pernambuco at a price you would expect to pay for a brazilwood bow! Flexible to moderately-flexible pernambuco stick, ebony frog with Parisian eye and three part button, wire winding. Full size bow accomodates a full size (15 -17 ) viola.
$825.00
Marco Raposo Silver-Mounted Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Advanced
SHAR is proud to be the sole distributor of the Model 50 silver mounted bows from Marco Raposo. After extensive testing of the bows from the leading bow makers in Brazil, we have selected those from Marco Raposo as our choice. Only the highest quality of bows, in both Pernambuco selection and playing characteristics, are chosen to be a Model 50 bow. This particular model is designed for the advancing student. 4/4 size.
$690.00
Guy Laurent® Pernambuco 3 Star Viola Bow - 4/4 size - Silver Mounted
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
Stunning silver fittings and faux tortoise shell frog on this impressive bow! Firm stick is at home with the Dvorak Concerto as well as with Bach's Suite No.1. This bow will help take any serious student or amateur to the next level of playing.
Bows from the Guy Laurent® workshop are amongst our most popular, serving the most demanding advanced students and serious amateurs. In the tradition of the great French archetiers, we are proud to offer these impressive bows of fine character and outstanding playability. For the violist seeking a strong bow with very warm sound, excellent control and fast response, but without breaking the bank, look no further! Easily comparable to European bows costing twice the price, these master bows are from the finest workshops in China.
$34.99
Schmidt Workshop Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Beginning
Economical brazilwood bows best suited to beginning players. Half-lined ebony frog, leather thumb grip, three-part button, wire winding.
$89.00
Presto® Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
Instrument: Viola
Level: Beginning
Enjoy the benefits of a carbon fiber bow - laser-straight tracking, excellent control and unparalleled durability - all at a great price. The perfect bow to teach young players correct technique, the Presto bow is also used by many advanced players for outdoor or pit work, or as a backup bow. PRESTO® bows are only made with aerospace-grade fibers and resins. The engineering process guarantees longevity by eliminating "creep," a flaw in carbon-fiber manufacture that can warp a bow or diminish camber over time. All bows are thoroughly inspected, meaning only bows with the best craftsmanship are sent to our customers. Black with finished stick, ebony frog with Parisian eye (bass bows with pearl eye).
$489.00
V. C. Jeandel Pernambuco Viola Bow - 4/4 (17" - 14") size
Instrument: Viola
Level: Intermediate
Beautifully finished French-made bows. Quick-responding, medium-firm to strong, round stick. Nickel-mounted ebony frog.
W. Seifert Pernambuco Viola Bow - 4/4 (17" - 14") size - Octagonal Stick
REVIEWED ON: March 05, 2016Fairly good
reviewed by: Anonymous
I have had this bow for 6 months now, and can say is fairly good. It matches my instrument very well, and two friends tried it on their own instruments and they sounded better with this bow than with their bows. The only complaint I have is near the frog something happens that makes a noise. I mean, playing down bow is hard not to produce that noise.
CodaBow Diamond NX Viola Bow
REVIEWED ON: July 29, 2014Better than I imagined
reviewed by: ELIZABETH BUSTAMANTE
This bow is so agile and responsive that my playing has noticeably improved in just a few months. After being away from all things string for 40 years (!) I picked up a viola again. There were no such things as carbon fiber bows back in the day, so this has been a high-tech dream for me. At my level of playing (geezer redux), the NX suits me just fine and I can't really envision needing to move on up. Heartily recommended for just about anyone who is not quite a virtuoso!
Guy Laurent® Pernambuco 3 Star Viola Bow - 4/4 size - Silver Mounted
REVIEWED ON: April 13, 2014Wonderful bow!!! *****
reviewed by: Anonymous
I purchased this bow about 2 months ago. I wanted to wait before I reviewed it. The bow not only produces the most beautiful tone from my viola, but it is beautiful to look at! I have fooled a few people already with the faux-shell frog! No complaints thus far and I don't foresee any.
Presto® Audition Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
REVIEWED ON: December 10, 2012Great Bow!
reviewed by: SANDRA KEAR
This is a great bow for the price! It's very nicely balanced and produces a good tone. I am very pleased with mine.
Presto® Audition Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
REVIEWED ON: October 09, 2012Great Bow; Great Price
reviewed by: ROBERT BABS
This is a great bow. It's strong, plays well and produces a great sound. It has a great bounce but is still easy to control. To be honest, I still prefer my wood bow, but I think that's just because it's a rather high quality wood bow. Though this new bow has still been an excellent backup bow for me. For the price you pay for this, you're getting way more. I highly recommend it! as I do Shar in general. I'm very satisfied.
Guy Laurent® Workshop Viola Bow Round
REVIEWED ON: September 13, 2012Awesome Bow, Great Price
reviewed by: MICHAEL DAVIS
This bow easily outperformed other bows that I tried out at nearly double the price. I love the way it handles and the sound it pulls out of my viola. Maybe in the future I'll go for one of their better bows but for now this one is great.
Guy Laurent® Pernambuco 1 Star Viola Bow - 4/4 size - Silver Mounted
REVIEWED ON: August 16, 2012Nice viola bow!
reviewed by: Anonymous
I ordered this bow about 2 weeks ago. I did an in home trial first, and I loved it. The bow, for my instrument, provides a warm sound. I enjoy playing with this bow very much. It has made my practice and play time a lot more enjoyable! It is also beautiful to look at. :)
Presto® Audition Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
REVIEWED ON: January 14, 2012Amazing bow!
reviewed by: Anonymous
I ordered this bow a few days ago and just got it today. I can already say that I love it! The tone that it produces is superb, and it is very good quality for a cheaper carbon fiber bow. I also noticed that the bow has a lot more bounce than my pernumbuco bow. Very satisfied with this product. I would recommend it to my fellow viola players.
CodaBow Diamond NX Viola Bow
REVIEWED ON: December 07, 2011Complexity and Volume
reviewed by: Seth Van Embden
The moment the bow touched the strings I was amazed. The sound produced surpassed all other bows I tried in its complexity and volume. What I was looking for in my next bow was control, and the Diamond NX gave me the control I wanted. I feel much more comfortable playing now than I had been with my old wood bow.
Presto® Ovation Viola Bow Black 4/4 Size
REVIEWED ON: August 09, 2011mixed feelings
reviewed by: Anonymous
On my previous viola this bow worked wonders and reminded me strongly of the coda bow diamond gx, quick response, excellent spicatto. On the viola I have now this bow frustrates me to no end, it's sluggish and too bouncy. But on both of my instruments it did pull out a pretty decent tone. Test out this bow before you buy it!
Presto® Spark Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
ITEM NUMBER: CPA125
Q. Is it made of real horse hair?
A. Hi Liam! Yes, all Presto bows are made with horsehair. Thanks for your question.
3 people found this review helpful.
Viola Da Gamba Bow
ITEM NUMBER: VDGB50P
Q. Hi! Is it a BASS viola da gamba bow?
A. Hi Fernando! Gamba bows of this style are typically similar in length and weight. Although there's no standard size, this bow might lean more towards a bass bow rather than tenor. Depending on your preference, this bow can be used with instruments of varying size. Hope this helps!
36 people found this review helpful.
Guy Laurent® Pernambuco 3 Star Viola Bow - 4/4 size - Silver Mounted
ITEM NUMBER: VOB47
Q. Another question! Is the stick of the bow octagonal or round?
A. Thanks for your question Jennipher! This bow has a round stick. Hope this helps!
46 people found this review helpful.
Guy Laurent® Pernambuco 3 Star Viola Bow - 4/4 size - Silver Mounted
ITEM NUMBER: VOB47
Q. Do you know if the bow hair is real horse hair, or synthetic hair?
A. Hi Jennipher! This bow has real horse hair. Hope this helps!
48 people found this review helpful.
Meinel Pernambuco Viola Bow - 4/4 (17"-14") size
ITEM NUMBER: VOB55 44
Q. Is the hair on the bow synthetic or horse?
A. Hi Jennipher, the hair on this Meinel Pernambuco Viola bow is horsehair. Thank you for your question!
46 people found this review helpful.






