Coda Diamond GX Violin Bow
By Codabow
VAT removed at checkout for non UK orders
| 5 in stock |
Description
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.
Specifications
- 100% Kevlar acoustic core
- Premium grade Graphite Diamond weave stick with pernambuco tint.
- Traditional design frog in premium Xebony 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.
- Weight: 61-62g
- Made in USA
Customer reviews:
12
Keen Amateur
Very Impressive Bow
12
out of
14
found the following review helpful
Pros: Very high quality product. Beautifully finished and balanced. Exceptionally light and responsive to play. Sound is very clean and free from unwanted noise. Plays really well on my acoustic and electric instruments. Can safely take this to a band practice or pub gig without worry of breakage.
Cons: The sound may be a little more "polite" and "sterile" than an equivalent priced wooden bow.
Other: Highly recommended (for violinists) - some fiddle styles and 5/6/7 string electric instruments may be better served by the Codabow Joule.
Keen Amateur
Responsive durable non pernambuco bow.
11
out of
12
found the following review helpful
Pros: light bow easy to use. Good response with much less effort than a cheaper bow. Good technique builder; also made of durable material. Hopefully will have re-sale value.
Cons: N/A apart from UK 20% VAT sales tax.
Other: Expensive but overall worth the money. Cheaper than traditional wood pernambuco.
Keen Amateur
Professional
A well made and well balanced bow
5
out of
5
found the following review helpful
Pros: A beautifully made bow with excellent balance that suits my playing and my instrument. I am having great fun re-discovering my instrument with this new bow.
Cons: Nothing really.
Other: Excellent service as usual from The String Zone
Beginner
Attractive, flexible and nicely balanced.
5
out of
5
found the following review helpful
Pros: The bow feels balanced, smooth, flexible and generally comfortable. I thought it would feel no better to me than the SX at my level of playing and only got the GX instead of a second SX because I had discounts which brought the price down. In the event the GX feels slightly more flexible and somehow lighter than the SX though they are the same weight. The SX is good too.
Cons: The gold logo is a tiny bit flashy and must add to the price. I quite fancied it before I got it but now I'm just a little embarrassed by it!
Other: It's expensive but probably value for money. There's been a lot of hype about Coda bows and I'm not claiming it's miraculous or better than other bows, because I haven't the experience. It's a good bow though.
Teacher
Keen Amateur
Excellent bow
2
out of
2
found the following review helpful
Pros: I already had a Diamond SX bow, GX is better balanced and although roughly same weight seems lighter. ( both bows are similar weight to my old wooden bow)
Cons: None
Other: I've had my SX bow rehaired with no problems.
Keen Amateur
Very good bow.
2
out of
2
found the following review helpful
Pros: Sounds good, well balanced and good weight.
Cons: Nothing.
Other: It isn't wooden but I chose it over some wooden bows of a similar price. I've owned it for a couple of weeks and think it is excellent.
Grade 8+
Beginner
A good tool.
1
out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: State of the art materials. Design based on traditional bow and on a modern scientific approach to manufacture. Practically -not virtually- unbreakable.
Cons: Nothing really.
Other: I have discarded my original bow which came with an outfit and have confidence in making progress with this bow.
