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Product Ref: 75255
Since the initial designs of Bernd Musing back in 1996 before the production technology of Carbon Fibre bow manufacturing was in existence, Arcus bows revolutionised the professional Carbon Fibre bow market through their continuous research and bid to hold onto the values and traditions of playing through the Baroque era to the performance practices of today.
Manufactured from two extremely fine sheets of Polymerized Carbon Fibre Prepeg, which is then hand finished using diamond files and planes in the traditions of wooden bow makers, Arcus bows go through relentless quality control and fine tuning to provide a bow with incredible balance and control, with the ability to produce all the tonal characteristics of the finest wooden bows.
The Arcus C Series Bows will not fatigue through constant usage due to their unique quality of carbon fibres that are designed not to weaken in the same way as wood and metal when put under regular pressures and usage. The carbon fibres also make the bow impervious to acidic sweats and other liquids. With 14 times the strength of fine wooden bows, The Arcus C series bows will never lose their natural camber/curve, even when the bow is not loosened off. Although determining the price of any used second hand bow is difficult, the Arcus C series bows will hold their value substantially well compared to wooden bows, due to their strength and resilience in regards to wear and tear.
Arcus Bows feature a metal tip plate, rather than the conventional ivory or bone tip, which helps to coordinate the balance of the bow, while providing strength to the tip end. Two metal bearings are also used to support the screw mechanism to allow light and efficient turns when tightening/loosening the bow hair.
The Arcus Bows have been specifically designed to resonate at a higher frequency than standard Pernambuco bows, helping to prevent aches and pains in the elbow, and shoulder, which through recent research, can be caused by low frequencies commonly associated with wooden bows. Due to the materials used having a higher rigidity and lower weight, most of these low frequencies are eliminated, enabling the player to perform for longer periods with complete and lasting relief from pain and fatigue.
The Arcus C3 can be re-haired just like any normal wooden bow, when the hair is stretched or there has been a substantial loss of hair through long term playing. Through innovative design the hair will not be crushed between the stick and the strings as with a lot of fine older wooden bows, resulting in a re-hair being needed less frequently.
Arcus Bows are manufactured purely from eco friendly materials, such as fine Pernambuco, Tortoishell or Ivory. This enables the player to travel anywhere and everywhere without worries of being held back at customs, and a declaration of the materials used can be provided.