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Bows

Bows under $100

While we still carry the basic Glasser fiberglass bows, there are a couple of other options for just a little more money that we think are light-years ahead in terms of performance. By far our favorite bow in this price point is the J.T. Jet, a carbon fiber bow that younger players won't soon outgrow, and even experienced player will be shocked by. It offers incredible performance for such an affordable bow!

CodaBow

They practically invented the market for carbon fiber bows, and Coda is still the largest player. Their line-up goes from relatively inexpensive intermediate and step-up bows, to bows for professional players.

The new CodaBow Diamond series bows take the idea of a synthetic bow with a solid stick and play Coda's unique variation on that theme. The core of these bows is a stick made of Kevlar, so it's extremely strong, but also quite flexible. The result is a bow that pulls a great tone, has a balance and feel closer to pernambuco, and is a bit more supple and responsive in the hand than the stiffer stick of the Glasser braided carbon fiber bows. The Coda Diamond series bows have been so popular, that they've discontinued the rest of their line!

When the Diamond series bows first came out, we worked with CodaBow to develop our own version of the Diamond NX, with specific playing characteristics we were looking for in a bow made especially for our shop. The <Electric Violin Shop custom model Diamond NX is everything we'd hoped for, a nimble, well-balanced bow suitable for players at any level.

We carry all the CodaBow Diamonds that are currently available, the Diamond SX and the phenomenal Diamond GX. We've even collaborated with CodaBow to develop our own EVS custom version of the still-in-development Diamond NX, which pulls a bigger tone than the prototype NX we tried, but is very quick and light-feeling in the hand, while giving the player excellent control.

Glasser

Our least expensive bow is Glasser's basic Glasser fiberglass bows. A solid working tool for the beginning player, this is the bow that's added to our cheapest bow & case upgrade.

At the top of the scale are the wonderfully affordable, amazing Glasser braided carbon fiber bows, for both violin (round or octagonal ) stick, viola, and cello. Most carbon fiber bows have a hollow core to the stick. By developing a solid stick wrapped with a carbon fiber weave, Glasser's aim was to develop a professional-quality bow that a non-professional player could afford. We think they've succeeded admirably, and these bows are well-night impossible to beat in the "bang for the buck" department. They draw a huge tone from electric or acoustic instruments, and boast a balance and feel that you couldn't easily find in a wood bow without spending twice the money.

J.T. Prism violin colors

J.T. Prism

The J.T. Prism line of carbon fiber bows are an incredible value for the money. The balance and feel of these bows is quite comparable to Coda's much-more expensive CodaBow Electric (now discontinued), at one-third the price! Light and quick in the hand, the J.T. Prism bows draw a good, solid tone from both acoustic and electric instruments. This is a fabulous step-up bow for a beginner or intermediate player, and also makes a great back-up bow for more experienced players that
want something more durable for playing outdoor gigs or bars and pubs.

Best of all, the fun factor on these bows is off the charts, with brightly-colored or jewel-tone metallic bows for violinists, violists, and cellists. Call for availability of specific colors, as our stock changes almost daily.