Viola Bows: Müsing vs. Pernambuco vs. Carbon

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • In this video, Bernd Müsing compares different Pernambuco bows/wood bows with conventional carbon fiber bows and Müsing bows in terms of:
    weight
    strength
    sound
    playability & response
    He is testing the bows on three different sized violas:
    One smaller viola with a string length of 36.5 cm and a very bright, rather flat sound.
    One large viola with a string length of 38 cm with a full and dark sound,
    one high-end, middle sized viola with a string length of 37.5 cm with a very beautiful, balanced sound.
    The Müsing bows offer an affordable alternative to the more expensive Arcus bows. They combine most of the characteristics of Arcus bows, such as their low weight and their extreme strength and durability, but are considerably cheaper and still offer a sound that is in no way inferior to that of a really good Pernambuco bow.
    They're great for advanced amateurs, advanced students, for professional players on a budget or as a really nice backup bow for traveling and outdoor gigs.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 12

  • @fleurviola1
    @fleurviola1 3 місяці тому

    I am a professional violist who has played a gold-mounted octagonal ARCUS Cadenza Viola Bow continuously since purchasing it in 2006. The only bow I have preferred to this ARCUS was a $100K Dominique Peccatte which I could not afford. These bows are definitely worth a try.

  • @Forex_Trading_Robot
    @Forex_Trading_Robot 7 місяців тому +1

    I recently purchased a Muesing C4 viola bow after watching these videos (15.5 inch viola). I tried a variety of muesing and Arcus bows and found that for my instrument, the ease of playability for an instrument that has inherent accoustic issues made the Muesing C4 the choice to go for. I found the bow allowed for the most responsiveness of any bow I've had (which is amazing). It also eliminated some hand tension because of the lower weight and ease of playing and the bow doesn't bottom out like many others. Although the sound isn't as warm as the Arcus bows I tried (only a marginal difference) I can produce an equal sound due to the effortless playability, which in turn can help me project further. It also felt great in the hand. I'm not sure if the Arcus line has a marginally thicker stick around the winding/thumb pad area, but I felt I didnt have the finger/hand dexterity on the Arcus compared to the Muesing bow due to what felt like a slightly thicker stick. I'm very happy with the muesing, and for me (like my choice in strings), I like to put ease of playability before sound production if sound isnt compromised too much. Thanks for making these awesome bows!

    • @ARCUSMuesing
      @ARCUSMuesing  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, we are really happy to hear that the C4 works so good for you. For my own playing I always have an Arcus and a Müsing bow in my case and love switching back and forth, depending on my mood and the piece.

    • @juliejules7780
      @juliejules7780 7 місяців тому

      How come I can't tell the difference when I play with cheap or expensive bows? They all feel the same to me

    • @ARCUSMuesing
      @ARCUSMuesing  7 місяців тому

      @@juliejules7780 Which bow have you tried, brand and model? Which instrument do you play? Which strings do you prefer and which ones do not work for you?

    • @juliejules7780
      @juliejules7780 7 місяців тому

      @@ARCUSMuesing I have fiddlerman carbon fiber bow. Less than $100. I can't afford anything more.

    • @ARCUSMuesing
      @ARCUSMuesing  7 місяців тому

      @@juliejules7780 If you ever come into some money, remember that there is plenty more sound and playing quality to have for less than a fortune.

  • @Creationhorse
    @Creationhorse 5 місяців тому

    I just got a 15.5" viola but I don't like the bow I have. Thanks for this helpful video. The string length is about 36.5 but it doesn't have a real bright sound. It's quite resonant and has depth. I play solo music, folk and baroque, not orchestral. From watching this video I guess I should try the Muesing C5 and C4?

  • @JustFiddler
    @JustFiddler 7 місяців тому +1

    andai Ku memiliki uang untuk membeli bow Arcus dan memainkannya di pulau bali😊

    • @ARCUSMuesing
      @ARCUSMuesing  7 місяців тому

      Hi @JustFiddler, did you try our Müsing bows? They are very good affordable alternative to our more expensive Arcus bows...😊

  • @juliejules7780
    @juliejules7780 7 місяців тому +1

    Am i the only one who can't tell the difference in bows? 😂 They all sound the same to me

    • @ARCUSMuesing
      @ARCUSMuesing  7 місяців тому

      Hi @juliejules7780, try listening to the video with headphones (good quality), it usually makes a big difference.