Choosing a new violin bow! | CodaBow review: Diamond SX, Luma and Joule

I'm in the process of upgrading my violin bow, so I thought I'd show you the differences between the CodaBow Diamond SX, Luma and Joule violin bow.

-Marijke

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M U S I C
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M Y G E A R
• Acoustic violin // Roderich Paesold, 2017
• Acoustic strings // Warchal Amber
• Electric violin // Yamaha SV-200 (brown)
• Electric strings // D'Addario Zyex (silver D) + Helicore E
• Bow // carbon fiber bow "Presto" (by Zlata from Violin Lounge)
• Chin rest // Teka model by GEWA
• Shoulder rest // Wolf - Forte Secondo
• Violin case // GEWA Pure (grey)

#codabow #review #violin

[jimmymoser]

I tested two Luma bows at a music store in St. Louis. Even though they were identical, the bows sounded different. The salesperson was surprised. The one I bought created a little more volume than the other one did.

[CatWezel]

Thank you for sharing this with your followers. I myself use the Coda Marquise on my violin and the Coda Diamond NX on my cello. Indeed, it is a very personal choice that no one can make for you. Do you already have an idea when you are going to make a video about how to sync your videos together? I look forward 😁💐

[terrymartin]

@MarijkeViolin My current violin bow looks exactly like your old one in this video! It was sent to me as a replacement for a bow that they lost and I have no idea what brand or model of bow it is. Could you please tell me what kind of bow your old one was? Also, I enjoyed the review and I'm hoping to upgrade to a Codabow in the future.

[juler]

I'll choose the Joule just because it's named after me 😂... By the way, you were one of my Inspirations to play violin 🎻 your videos about your progress at learning violin in adulthood gave me hope 💕

[seanleechild]

Have you heard of the Codabow Aspire? Is it discontinued? What are its characteristics?

[seanleechild]

Even though the Codebow Joule was designed for electric violins, can it be used effectively on acoustic violins?

[theoldtimefiddler]

I started with a Coda Diamond GX. Then I bought a joule. my favorite... I just purchased a chroma joule with the color shifting finish. I call them the family joules.

[voiksmusifan]

I also compared them. And I agree - the Joule has the most powerful and best sound of them all. BUT - what's really annoying to me is the huge gap between the leather and the shaped frog. It feels like my thumb is in a hole and that makes it hard to control the pivot of the bow. It feels kind of loose. Doesn't that bother you, too? The only solution for this is a silicone tube (bow protector). But honestly - I don't want to mess around with things like that with a new, expensive bow. Any opinions on this?

[danielarana]

Hello from Costa Rica!!! That was a very helpful video!! Thank you!!!

[CatWezel]

The Luma fits best with you for the time being, partly due to its lighter weight. But if you want to buy in a future-oriented way, the Joule is the best fit. This one is great for freestyling, fiddling, country, and playing so many more styles. With all three arches you hear a more direct approach to your old arch. It will depend on which genre you want to play in the future. Correct me if I’m wrong 😁💐

[wckoek]

I tried to decide between the SX and Luma.
I don't need a lot of volume, which of the two you find that is easier to play and which is less bright sounding?

[Inga]

Nice video! :) What about the other three bows? Were they carbon fibre bows as well or wooden bows?

[alishacuddy]

So curious to see which you picked i also have 2 of those right now on a trial.

[campbellbluestone]

Hi Just out of interest, what strings are you using as I presume this also makes a difference Cheers

[giannivandekerkhove]

Hello. I’m from belgium and I was wondering from wich company you got the tryouts.

[julianstevensonau]

Nice video. A little surprised not to see the Diamond GX, although it's very pricey, being on the high end.

[K]

You are making great progress! Sounds great!

[laila]

Hallo Marijke, vandaag kreeg ik een zichtzending..twee codabows..een musingc3, Glasser, Cabondix Prestige en Jonpaul Avanti.. En nu kiezen..och hemel.. Aangezien mijn oude strijkstok eigenlijk niet meer functioneerde, is alles een verbetering..I speel accoustisch, maar ook five string electric Zeta Classic..Dit wordt een lastige opgave..

[allsparkstudios]

I do not understand or speak English, but I am going to clear my doubts here in the comments, which of these arcs did you find "better", and which of these is a good "cost benefit"?

[turgregoire]

How do carbon bows feel compared to wooden ones ?