Carbon vs. Wood - Comparing the Sound of Violin Bows

In this video we compare carbon violin bows made in Germany, USA and China with two wooden bows. While playability is always at play, we try to focus as good as possible on the difference these bows make in the sound of a fine violin.
The Chinese carbon bow in this comparison looks quite nice, featuring a fancy outfit and a nice finish. We found its sound and playability is not much different from the American bow that costs quite a bit more. Both bows are made using a similar technology that results in a resin content of the stick of around 60%, only 40% being carbon fiber. The result is that their weight is pretty much the same as that of wooden bows, though the wooden bows in the test are actually lighter resp. heavier than the average 60 grams.

The testing also includes some Müsing and Arcus bows, which are made in Germany. The Müsing bows are made in a process that allows to reduce the resin content to about 40%. This allows the stick to produce a similar range of overtones as very good wooden bows. The Arcus bows go even further. Their hand laminated stick has a resin content of as low as 20%, offering a unique resonance quality.

Using a fine modern violin from Oliver Radke, we play some very short passages to directly compare the sound these bows draw. With some not too bad speakers or headphones you should be able to hear some amazing differences.

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A big thank you to the fabulous Alexander String Quartet for letting us use their fantastic performance of the Dvořák Piano Quintet in A Major, Op 81 - III. Scherzo:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvJidAd_GQjBtdsmK8MjdtA

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