At CodaBow we know The Bow Matters. That's why we decided it's time for a fully customizable bow. Introducing Chroma, a new way to find your lifetime bow because it was created by you for you. Chroma is for the musicians who know exactly what they want out of a bow, and CodaBow is here to make the dream bow a reality.
The CodaBow Marquise Escher is the perfect partnership between musician and bow: a master-level carbon fiber viola bow that delivers exceptional handling and expressive, nuanced tones. Responsive and visually captivating, the Escher dazzles with its opulent sound and stylish design — not unlike the 1934 Oscar-winning song, “The Continental” — it’s “something daring, a way of dancing that’s really ‘entre nous’.”
Enjoy a Lifetime of Play
All components on the CodaBow Escher susceptible to wear (including the tip wedge, button bearings, and tip plate) are precision-made using cutting-edge composite materials to ensure a lifetime of worry-free viola play.
Xebony® Frog Solution
A sophisticated answer to the scarcity of the world's endangered instrument-grade ebony supply, Xebony® is a unique blend of resin and natural fibers that showcases natural grain and luxurious gloss, drawing the attention of those craft viola bows and those who use them. Offering more strength and durability than real ebony, Xebony® offers a sense of security while protecting limited natural resources.
Designed With a Global Mind
The CodaBow Escher carbon fiber viola bow bares a GlobalBow® designation, ensuring no endangered, monitored, or regulated species (wildlife or fauna) within so the viola bow can pass worry-free through international Customs.
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
The CodaBow Escher uses our In-Touch™ architecture, featuring the first-ever unidirectional carbon fibers running seamlessly from button to tip on both sides of the shaft. This groundbreaking design allows the player to feel the viola bow's full-length dynamics and response as never before, resembling the grain pattern seen in the finest Pernambuco bows
Natural Acoustic Core
The best viola bows contain more than quality carbon fiber. The Escher features a Natural Acoustic Core comprised of a blend of organic plant fibers to help produce a sophisticated, rich sound.
Even as an intermediate player, I never knew that a good bow is just as important as the instrument itself. If I was upgrading, I was upgrading big so I bought the Escher. It is really beautiful in person and matches my viola perfectly. Wow! This bow. I have so much control over the projection of my viola. It is sensitive and responsive to anything you try to throw at it. My crunchy spiccatos are now velvety smooth. I 100% recommend it no matter professional or hobbyist.
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Noel Richards
Amazingly responsive
The bow exceeds my expectations! Beautiful looking, and amazingly responsive to play. I don’t know why I waited so long to get a new bow!
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Marina l., fiddle, Headin' Home Bluegrass
Superb feel and touch- beautiful bow!
Thank you all so much for your excellent customer service throughout, and the amazing wonderful product at the end! The week of free trial you offered to compare the various models made the selection process so easy!
I’m a classical and bluegrass player, and this bow maneuvers both worlds with ease! From spiccato to shuffles, the weight distribution and control just feels perfect!
And...as a bonus, it’s simply beautiful!
I can’t thank you all enough for all your help throughout this process. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a great quality bow!