CodaBow Marquise GS vs Musing C5 Violin Bows

This video is comparing the CodaBow Marquise GS vs Musing C5 Violin Bow. I play them back to back, first on Ming Jiang Zhu 903, which is typically a darker sounding violin, and then on the Holstein Bench Cannone, which is a brighter violin. Learn More Here:

CodaBow Marquise GS Violin Bow:

Musing C5 Violin Bow:

Ming Jiang Zhu 903 Violin:

Holstein Bench Cannone Violin:

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[martarenardowitsch]

For me, definitely the Codabow Marquise, it has more body, timbre and colours in its voice. Thank you so much for this informative video.

[missavaricebliss]

Wow, I prefer the C5 on both instruments!

[solarsystem]

Could you please also comment on the playability and control of both bows.

[CrossroadToCountry]

The CodaBow is very full and seems to catch the strings well. But I love the subtlety of the Musing. Very hard to have a favorite here. Thanks for the comparison. Looking for something better for my daughter.

[useurhed]

Many thanks for this, Michael. Could you provide the weights of the Marquise GS and Musing C5, please?

[kxkx]

Nice! Would love to also see the jonpaul bows included too!

[tracyzhou]

This is exactly what I am looking for! I wonder what CF bow would work well with my Bench Cannone. Could you also give some thoughts on Arcus S series and JonPaul Carrera?

[dvides]

The C5 sounds more resonant, definitely like it more than the Marquise.

[michaelreif-americanimpres]

I have the Prodigy and it is OK but too light for me. Is the GS heavier? I have a Ming Jiang Zhu Apprentice. Not sure how it compares to the 903. Am looking for a better carbon fiber bow. I like the GS on the 903 that you played. Nice.

[normannippy]

I prefer the sound of the Codabow but whether it's worth its extorsionate price is debatable

[cesargutierrez]

great bows but for me the marquis takes the win .ihave one but i love my conservatory coda bow they dont make any more thahts wath i heard . and i also have the diamon gx .and i love it better than the marqise . but thahts just me cheers