Coda Diamond GX Viola Bow

By Codabow

RRP:
£1,090.00
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from £936.00 inc VAT & Free Delivery in the UK
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Xebony Frog (Black)
2 in stock
£977.35
Alabaster Frog (White)
2 in stock
£936.00

Description

The Diamond GX offers performance previously only available from the finest Pernambuco stick.

The Diamond GX offers performance previously only available from the finest Pernambuco stick. Finely weighted and balanced diamond weave graphite stick with 100% acoustic Kevlar core. A bow for the professional, affordable by all.

The Coda range of bows are all made in the USA using modern materials to produce bows which offer consistent performance and reliability which inspires confidence and playing enjoyment for all standards of player. The use of man made materials for every component, hair excluded, means the bows are extremely practical in everyday use.

The sticks are string and remain straight and with the correct camber. The adjustment mechanisms are precision made for smooth action and easy hair tensioning. Rehairing is in the traditional manner and any experienced bow maker will have no difficulty in rehairing these bows.

Coda bows are our biggest selling bows at their price point and represent excellent value for money across the product range.Finely weighted and balanced diamond weave graphite stick with 100% acoustic Kevlar core. A bow for the professional, affordable by all.

DIAMOND GX delights with a tone both warm and robust. Its sophisticated Acoustic Core, traditional weight and balance, and high response delivers a professional, expressive bow sensitive to the subtle commands of the hand. It facilitates a wide variety of techniques, playing quick, articulated strokes as effortlessly as even, resonant long tones.

The GX Diamond is designed for the needs of advanced and professional standard players and as such features a stick of medium strength with centre to frog balance point and a medium weight. The action is moderate to supple offering compliant and sensitive string connection, capable of nuanced and layered expression, are prefered among classical artists.

Alabaster model features a simulated bone frog RRP £1135.00

This bow is available on our 7 day approval scheme. For details click here

All our instruments and bows benefit from our 30 day returns guarantee Terms apply

Unless stated otherwise all our bows are supplied with a starter coat of premium quality William Salchow rosin. Good, fresh rosin is essential to obtain the best performance from any bow.


Specifications

  • 100% Kevlar acoustic core
  • Premium grade Graphite Diamond weave stick with pernambuco tint.
  • Traditional design frog in premium grade ebony by Walter Paulus, Germany.
  • 18ct gold inlay Coda logo, Sterling silver fittings and graphite slide.
  • Sterling silver wire lapping with Moroccan goatskin thumb grip.
  • Traditionally haired with Gold Medal Stallion hair. Rehair in the normal manner.
  • Individually serial numbered, lifetime guarantee through online registration.
  • Made in USA
  • Weight: 70 grams
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Customer reviews:

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Alison
12/09/2015 11:20
London, United Kingdom

Professional

Well made and a reasonable price from Stringzone.
4 out of 4 found the following review helpful

Pros: Bought as a second bow, one for violin and one for viola. Produces clear sound, "speaks" readily - especially good for light quick/bounced bowings. Nicely made bow.

Cons: There only seems to be one weight/balance for either violin or viola bow. I would prefer the heel end to be more weighted for heavier bowings. Not so much spring in the stick as wooden bows for articulation/stresses - would like more. Not a lot of space for holding the bow, leather lapping could be a bit longer - I need an extra rubber grip on bow for fear of letting go, especially if hands are cold.

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Ros
01/02/2016 16:56
York, United Kingdom

Keen Amateur

In FEWER than 50 characters EXCELLENT BOW
2 out of 2 found the following review helpful

Pros: Excellent bow; far better than similarly priced traditional wooden ones.

Cons: Takes a bit of getting used to it. A bit bouncy.

Other: Arrived in a large "smartie" tube. Should have been safe and secure, but round plastic discs at ends of tube not fixed in any way. One just pulled out without any resistance at all - harder to open a tube of smarties! Other one was bent and pushed up in to the tube. The bow could so easily have fallen out en route. Needed extra layer of strong wrapping plus proper sealing.

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Sarah
11/10/2016 08:06
NANTWICH, United Kingdom

Grade 8+

Smooth, light.

Pros: Nice balance and feel.

Cons: Not as much "bite" as a wood bow. Somehow did not get into the string.

Other: Bows are a personal matter. It is good to try several, though be warned that in my experience the most expensive always seems to win out in blind tests!!

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