The L-Series Violin Bows
Light and powerful, agile and rugged, nimble and steady, flexible and tough - the new L-series bows unite qualities that you can normally not find in one bow.
In wooden bows you can normally only go in one direction, lighter means softer, stronger means more heavy. The reason behind this is that you can only shave off wood on the outside of the solid wooden stick and thus making the bow either this or that.
The way we use the incredible potential of carbon fibers is by making a thin-walled hollow stick and placing the exact right amount of fibers in exactly the right direction we have perfect control over all properties of the stick. For the L-series we have reduced the wall thickness to well below 1 mm to boost the overtone range and reduce the weight. We have put the fibers in a steeper angle to improve their resiliency (elasticity). For balance they have received an aluminum tip, with provides just the right mass for off string bowings. It also looks really nice, by the way. :)
The total weight is then a sensational 51-52 grams and thus in the range of classical and baroque bows. At the same time, the stick has the resilience ("strength") of a viola bow. This means that you can really dig into the strings without the stick crashing down on the strings, spoiling the sound and cutting of the bow hairs.
The L-bows are designed and made for professional musicians, enthusiastic amateurs and aspiring students. More agile and faster than the C bows, they are even more open and colourful in sound. The latter goes far beyond the possibilities of wooden bows.
The top models in particular, the L5 and L6 bows, are more than sufficient for every musician, for every style and every occasion and are absolutely suitable for competitions and auditions.
Compared to the Arcus bows, the L-bows are of similar weight. However, they are more flexible and therefore more forgiving in their playing style, at the expense of a bit less precision and sheer power.
The L3 and L4 shine with a clear and colourful sound. It is virtually impossible to find something of this quality in wooden bows. In regard of "normal" carbon" bows, you can save your time and effort trying to find anything that would match them.
At the other end of the spectrum, the L5 and L6 shine with a sound and power that is perfect for playing in a string quartet or for leading a string section, at an incredibly favourable price.
Violin bow L6
A bow to shine
Of course you can play softly and quietly with the L6, but you can also play it really powerfully to make yourself heard over the whole orchestra or even over a slightly overzealous pianist.
The L6 is fitted with a lovely silver outfit and made with utmost care and precision.
Violin Bow L6
Silver fittings, ebony frog and 3-piece button
€2.100 incl. 19% VAT €1.764,71 net +local VAT and duties
Violin bow L5
Professional Level
The first thing you might notice about the L5 bow is the elegant snakewood frog. Next, perhaps the timeless and indestructible stainless steel fittings. But the real fun comes when it shows what it can do in terms of sound. It plays two tiers above its cost: colourful, clear, powerful and capable of wide modulation. Strictly speaking, no musician needs more than this, and in its price range it's the champion anyway.
Violin bow L5
Stainless steel fittings, snakewood frog and aluminum button
€1.490 incl. 19% VAT €1.252,10 net +local VAT and duties
Violin bow L4
To fall in love with
The L4 is certainly unrivalled in the € 1,000 price range. Its resonance quality allows you to create really complex musical expressions or just let yourself be enchanted. Of course, it is perfectly suited for playing in any orchestra and will be happy to be your companion on any journey and in any climate zone. Its classy outfit is fairly discreet, but the details are certainly convincing, as is its workmanship and it sits perfectly in the hand.
Violin bow L4
Stainless steel fittings, ebony frog, aluminum button
€1.140 incl. 19% VAT €957,98 net +local VAT and duties
Violin bow L3
Student Level
The L3 will allow you to conquer all kinds of music. Every piece of music becomes just that bit less difficult and a little more beautiful with a little less effort. It rewards every effort and allows to articulate you musical ideas more directly and completely that other bows that may cost half a fortune. It will work great in any orchestra or band and certainly makes of a great back-up-bow for every pro player.
Violin bow L3
Stainless steel outfit, ebony frog and aluminum button
€920 incl. 19% VAT €773,11 net +local VAT and duties
