Arcus S-Series French Style Double Bass Bow

The development of the latest generation of our bass bows was a truly fascinating experience. It now looks like we have disentangled the Gordian knot and found the ideal sound and playing characteristics without the need to make any compromises. The new Arcus bass bows are incredibly open and free sounding and produce almost no noise, which renders the sound much more singing and improves projection dramatically.
The elasticity of the sticks match the elasticity of modern bass strings precisely so bouncing bows are very natural and easy to play. The fast response provides a new level of articulation and precision.

A clear, singing sound, rich and warm with plenty of brilliance, crisp articulation, fast response – the Arcus bass bows improve the sound of every bass by quite a margin. The lower weight in combination with the incredibly strong stick allow the fastest and strongest play ever while also providing unmatched ease and comfort.

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Arcus S4 double bass bow
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.

assembly: stainless steel
stick: round
weight: about 112 grams
frog: snakewood
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Arcus S5 double bass bow
The S5 is a perfect bow for the orchestra. Easy to handle and with really good resonance characteristics it allows perfect playing under all circumstances. Like all Arcus bows it allows for endless playing without hurting the bow arm. It is also absolutely reliable and durable and will please its owner for decades to come without ever losing any of its qualities.

assembly: 935 silver 
stick: round 
weight: about 112 grams 
frog: beautiful snakewood

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Arcus S6 double bass bow
The S6 is a perfect bow for professional players, as it combines a most beautiful sound with perfect control and comfort. It’s made for long rehearsals, great concerts and the occasional solo and will never let you down.

assembly: 935 silver 
stick: round 
weight: about 112 grams 
frog: beautiful snakewood

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Arcus S7 double bass bow
The S7 is a dream come true and will put you under its eternal spell really soon. It draws a marvelous sound with incredible ease and allows to play all your music with more precision, elegance and power than you had ever thought possible. You, your colleagues and your audience will love it.

assembly: 935 silver 
stick: round 
weight: about 112 grams 
frog: beautiful snakewood

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Arcus S8 Silver double bass bow
With its silver finish, the S8 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Never has so much sound and liveliness been combined in one bow, without all the splendor being apparent at first glance.

assembly: 935 silver
stick: round 
weight: about 112 grams 
frog: selected snakewood

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Arcus S8 Gold double bass bow
Only a few S8 bows are made every year. In the past we thought it impossible to achieve this level of resonance in bass sticks, but we never gave up and finally succeeded. Let us know if you wish to try one these truly outstanding bows, as they are usually sold before they are finished.

assembly: 585 gold  
stick: round 
weight: about 112 grams 
frog: selected snakewood