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[message]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.
Marquise GS Violin
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Inspired by centuries of tradition and decades of fine bow making experience, the CodaBow Marquise GS sets the benchmark for master-level violin bows. Designed by the leaders of advanced bow making, the Marquise GS delivers exquisite handling and vibrant sound once exclusive to only the finest master violin bows. Continuous unidirectional carbon fiber extends the full length to enhance sensitivity and response. A masterful blend of advanced and organic fibers yields a tonal vibrancy and resonance unlike any carbon fiber violin bow before. Responsive in the hand and vibrant to the ear, the CodaBow Marquise GS captivates more professional players than any other violin bow.
Order this carbon fiber violin bow directly from CodaBow.com for free shipping and a 30-day risk-free return.
A meticulously designed Natural Acoustic Core is fashioned from a blend of organic plant fibers offering a rich, natural experience. Decades of bow making have shown us that creating remarkable, sophisticated sound calls for more than just carbon fiber.
Natural and elegant, In-Touch™ architecture offers the first-ever unidirectional carbon fibers running continuously from button to tip on both sides of the shaft. This groundbreaking feature empowers a violin player's fingertips to discern the bow's full-length dynamics and response in an entirely new way, replicating the grain structure found on the finest Pernambuco bows.
All high-wear components (such as the tip wedge, button bearings, and tip plate) of the Marquise GS violin bow are expertly crafted with cutting-edge composite materials for a lifetime of carefree play.
A sophisticated response to the global scarcity of endangered instrument-grade ebony, Xebony® is a distinct union of resin and natural fibers that showcases an opulent shine and authentic grain, garnering admiration from violin players and bow makers alike. Exhibiting more strength and durability than natural ebony, Xebony® helps preserve endangered resources without sacrificing quality.
The GlobalBow® designation ensures that the CodaBow Marquise GS does not contain endangered, monitored, or regulated species (fauna or wildlife) and can pass worry-free through international Customs.
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I have a Marquise GS for both my violin and my viola. They really draw out the most beautiful notes! Sometimes at the community orchestra practice I hear some incredible music and cannot believe I am making it! It's all because of this magnificent Marquise GS bow. I also highly recommend the Prodigy bows for practice. Thank you Coda Bows!!!
I’ve got a marquise for cello and now for the violin too. Fast passage, chopping, mellow sounds, this bow is the best for any play styles! When I play with cheap carbon fiber bow, I feel some kinda resistance especially on the fast passage and playing the nice and smooth melody, ordinary carbon bow would sound like harsh but this marquise, it’s almost like a wood bow! Easy to control, perfectly fits to your hand, nice sound, everything you need is on this bow!
Years ago a very well known fiddler told me that after he got his new bow, I have no idea who the maker was, it changed his playing. Inwardly, I kind of scoffed because this guy had been great forever and, really, a bow changed HIS playing???. Well, now I know what he was talking about. Not that I'm by any means great (I'd settle for ok), and I have had a CodaBow Classic for a really long time, but I did a trial with 6 bows and my CodaBow Classic, and each time the Marquise GS came into my hand it was a different world.
I had intended to get a Diamond GX because it's basically an updated CodaBow Classic and I love my Classic. I just needed another bow so I would stop borrowing from friends when it's rehair time. And I included the Marquise in the trial only because a friend extolled its virtues and I had room for one more bow in the trial.
But the Marquis changed my playing, just like to guy said. My hand is calmer and moves that I had to work hard for came much, much easier, and, er, sounded better, if I do say so myself.
Let's just say I could not be happier with the Marquis GS.
.... Hmmm, I can't remember what "they" say, so I'll cut to my point. There's a lot of blah-blah out there about bows in general. Most of it has to do with whether any "man-made" materials can match the "tried-and-true" quality of a high-end Pernambuco bow. The answer is simple IMHO, "yes". First, not all Pernambuco bows have exactly the same traits, even if they come from the same tree, (hence the quality rating on many of the bows being sold today.) Secondly, most of what affects the violin's tone directly, is the relative flexibility level of the bow with that particular violin. Thirdly, even the professionals do not all use the same bows, proving that they have distinct preferences in weight, balance, flexibility - and that may have a lot to do with the kind of bow they first "mastered" or the one that made their violin sound the best, or the one that had real gold wrapped around the stick. The long and short of it is that carbon fiber is being used, (and even by professionals), because it is capable of having those same qualities that are found in the best Pernambuco bows. The problem is finding the ones that are your "cup-of-tea"; that make your violin sound like you prefer; that your hand finds comfortable for your style of bowing. That's one of the things I really appreciate about Codabow - they allowed me to try 6 bows for a week before making my decision. All of them sounded "good", but the Marquise GS was the one I kept coming back to for ease of play (for me) and the sound I like from my violin. I admit that it is quite similar in weight and flexibility to my Pernambuco bow, but it has the added advantage of being practically un-warp-able, unbreakable, resistant to drying out and tolerant of the excessive humidity in my area. Oh yeah, here's what "they" say, "Don't knock it till you've tried it." If you're curious, but skeptical, request a trial from the Codabow website after checking their chart of specific traits of each bow they sell. Choose 6 that you feel best meet your own criteria and level. Naturally I recommend including the GS in your selection. By the way, I'm an intermediate level player and it's working great for me.
It's light, responsive, smooth and easy to control. I've been using the Diamond GX for the past 7 years, which is great, but decided to give the Marquise GS a try since it was on sale and I've had my eye on it for a while. I absolutely love it! I wasn't sure I'd be good enough to be able to tell the difference, but I can! It's smooth and brings out lots of different tones from my violin, and I love the way it looks as well. I like that it is a slightly lighter brown than the Diamond GX, especially lovely in the light, and that it doesn't have the carbon fiber weave, giving a more traditional look. Feels like I found my forever bow!
I’ve no words to express how happy and satisfied I am with the bow. The sound is similar to my best pernambuco bow (which I never found one that sounds that good for years). Feels solid in my hand and the playability is better than all my pernambuco bows (I have 6).
About the look, of course better than any wooden bow.
Thanks Coda Bows for the pleasure of years to come.
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