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The first CodaBow prototypes were born in the antiquated attic laboratory of a dormant liniment factory in Winona, Minnesota. Among the hand-blown flasks and graduated cylinders, we began gathering our ingredients and tools to make the first bows. Some of our ingredients - composite materials and their processes - were new to the art of bowmaking. All the rest were ingredients as old as bowmaking itself: a passion for the art, a profound understanding of the science, and a dedication to the uncompromising excellence of both. With the Wisdom of age and the energy of youth, we set out to create a bow that unites the traditions of bowmaking with the future of advanced materials. The result is a bow that not only feels and performs at a level that will please any player, but also produces a sounds found only in the finest pernambuco bows; a sound you need to hear to appreciate. Its graphite-fiber construction also assures that it will not tire or warp. The sterling silver mounted frog of the CodaBow emphasizes tradition; the inlaid Coda symbol is an elegant reminder of its innovation. The CodaBow represents the culmination of years of imagination and contribution on the part of countless musicians, teachers, students, bowmakers, and scientists. The journey of the CodaBow from the early days in the attic laboratory to its debut on distinguished stages throughout the world is a tribute to all who play, listen, and dream.
The CodaBow Classic is designed and crafted in the likeness of history's greatest bows. True to tradition, the Classic possesses the uncompromising refinement and aesthetic that players have grown to respect from fine bows. The CodaBow Classic features a highly-responsive professional bow shaft created using a "tuned" graphite fiber construction. Precisely engineered and meticulously crafted, the classic offers players even, rich full and controllable sound capable of both nuance and power. Designed for accuracy and balance, the classic embodies the sensitivity and articulation expected only in the finest pernambuco bows. The Classic has earned a reputation for providing a level of performance (feel and sound) known only to the finest pernambuco bows. Intended as a professional primary bow, the Classic also serves many other purposes for today's serious players, including: backup bow, rehearsal bow, outdoor performance bow and teaching bow. Features include:
Polished granite (ebony) finish
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For the advanced player CodaBow® Conservatory™ Crafted in the likeness of fine pernambuco bows, the CodaBow Conservatory series boasts the highest performance, pre-professional bow shaft available. Through its tempered graphite fiber architecture, this bow shaft offers a sensitivity and controllability no longer available in wood bows in this price range. The Conservatory Series is designed to give players a beautifully balanced, accommodating and economic bow that will accompany them to professional levels of play. Intended for pre-professional use, the CodaBow Conservatory Series might be the plainer, more economical cousin to the CodaBow Classic, yet it shares the CodaBow reputation for unrivaled sound and performance in its price range. The Conservatory Series is available in full and fractional sizes for violin, viola and cello. CodaBow® Colours™! Imagine playing a CodaBow that looks, at first glance, to be a pernambuco bow reflecting the trademark reddish-brown hues of pernambuco. Then imagine the same bow changing color dramatically as it moves through the light. During a single passage, the bow will dance through a complete spectrum of colors. Springing instantly from deep emerald green to glistening gold, from cool ocean blue to fiery yellow. The brighter the light, the more dramatic the change. You must see this bow to believe it! The Colours Series is available in full and fractional sizes for the violin, viola and cello. Features include:
Custom-serializing option CodaBow understands that advanced school and teaching programs want to track individual fine instruments for insurance and maintenance purposes. For an additional charge, Coda will individually serialize your library of Conservatory bows to your institutional specifications. (minimum order for this option; six bows). Custom serializing will be free for orders of 15 or more bows. Call for prices! Top of Page
Classic™ Conservatory™ Colours™ Shaft Design PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED ADVANCED Finish Polished graphite (ebony) finish Natural Graphite (ebony) finish Reddish-brown pernambuco hues with prismatic finish Numbering Individual numbered No number No number Frog & Performance weights Eye Sterling silver "Coda" sign inlay Traditional double eye Traditional double eye Body Polished Sri-Lankan ebony Natural ebony Natural ebony Slide Natural Abalone heart White mother of pearl White mother of pearl Mountings Sterling silver Nickel silver Nickel silver Violin 60.5 gms* 60 gms 60 gms Viola 70.0 gms* 69 gms 69 gms Cello 80.5 gms* 80 gms 80 gms Button Screw Double-ring, sterling silver, ebony and Abalone heart Double-ring, nickel silver, simulated pearl Double-ring, nickel silver, simulated pearl Grip Moroccan goat-skin grip with sterling winding Goat-skin with silver winding Goat-skin with silver winding Hair Genuine Mongolian horsehair Genuine horsehair Genuine horsehair Tip Hand-finished with simulated ivory tip Trimmed Simulated ivory tip Trimmed Simulated ivory tip Case Velvet-lined, hard-shell, single CodaBow Classic case Conservatory™ bag (soft) Colours™ bag (soft) Warranty Conditional Lifetime to Registered Player; Priority Service, Workshop Discounts Lifetime (shaft only) Lifetime (shaft only) Performance Comparison
Classic™ Conservatory™ Colours™ Design PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED ADVANCED
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"I am most impressed with the playing qualities of the CodaBow. This comparatively inexpensive bow possesses most of the qualities of fine handmade bows. It is very lively for all complicated off-string playing and produces an excellent sound with secure feeling in legato playing. In my opinion, the CodaBow will be very useful for young violinists as well as for professional performers." - Roman Totenberg, violinist
"I've had the CodaBow for three weeks and I haven't put it down. It does everything I expect and more. It pulls a truly full sound from my instrument, is responsive, and has predictable, controllable bounce. During my trial period, my students played their lessons with the stick and were all impressed, even played better." - Mark Cedal, Professor of Music
"The bow draws a rich, silky tone from my petite-sized instrument and the spiccato action is wonderful. It certainly will make playing the viola more enjoyable." - Betsy W., teacher
Harold Golden
"Experienced Luthier Craftsman"
7801 Winston Rd.
Philadelphia Pa.19118
215-242-0307
fax-215-242-4476
www.goldenviolins.com
