Arcus Bass Bow, French, S4, Stainless Steel, Round

The vast majority of wooden bows that were made are long lost through wear and fatigue. Sweat degrades the wood, the screw wears the bore from the inside, metal strings leave dents in the shaft. Worst of all, the continuous vibrations of the stick wear out the material so that sooner or later the stick fails, usually at the thinnest part directly behind the head.

The Arcus high-density carbon fiber stick is not only 10 times stronger, but also immune to changes in humidity and its surface is scratch-proof. They will never bend or lose their camber. The metal bearings protect the stick against the screw and ensure its ease of function. We offer a 30 year warranty for the stick but for all we know all our bows will still be being played hundreds of years from now when all wooden bows will either be broken or safely stored in museums or private collections.

The S4 is a great bow at a bargain price. Its sound betters than any conventional carbon bow and most wooden bows, no matter what their price tag says. Difficult bowings and fast passages are easy to execute precisely due to its ideal bounce and balance. Because of its clear sound and precise feedback it is also the ideal bow to improve your intonation and technique.