CodaBow Joule Viola Bow

CodaBow was born after scientist Stan Prose accidentally discovered the exceptional acoustic resonance of carbon fiber in 1958. Decades later, this discovery inspired a mission to blend carbon fiber’s strength with traditional French bowmaking techniques. Today, CodaBow continues to handcraft these high-performance alternatives to wood bows in Winona, Minnesota.

This spirit of innovation drives how CodaBow designs its entire product lineup. Driven by the philosophy that there should be a bow for every musical style, station, and aspiration, CodaBow purposefully engineers carbon fiber sticks to meet the demands of every type of player. Whether crafting forgiving, well-balanced bows for advancing students, lightweight agile sticks for fiddlers, high-output bows for electric multi-instrumentalists, or master-tier models for soloists, CodaBow tailors each stick's weight, camber, and balance point with meticulous precision.

By pairing this custom engineering with eco-conscious materials like their proprietary Xebony® frogs and all-weather stability, CodaBow continues to set the standard for American-made violin, viola, cello, and double bass bows worldwide.