**CodaBow Marquise Violin Bow**

Proudly Crafted in Winona, Minnesota, USA!  The CodaBow Marquise GS stands as the gold standard of master-level carbon fiber violin bows. Drawing on decades of advanced bow-making expertise and centuries of tradition, it delivers the exquisite handling and vibrant, expressive sound once reserved for the finest pernambuco masters.

Its continuous unidirectional carbon fiber runs the full length of the stick on both sides (In-Touch™ architecture), giving players an immediate, fingertip-level sense of the bow’s dynamics and response that closely emulates the grain of top French sticks. Inside lies a Natural Acoustic Core of carefully blended organic plant fibers and advanced materials, producing rich overtones, nuanced color, and tonal vibrancy unmatched by ordinary carbon fiber bows. The result is a medium-heavy, center-frog balanced stick with a medium-soft, notably supple action that feels responsive and strong in the hand while remaining forgiving and articulate across long tones, spiccato, and everything in between.

Compared with the highly regarded Diamond GX, the Marquise takes the experience a clear step further. The GX is a powerful, versatile performance bow with a stiffer diamond-weave shaft and blended Kevlar core that offers warm, robust projection and excellent articulation—ideal for many professionals as a primary or travel stick. The Marquise, however, is more flexible and refined. Its greater suppleness and organic-fiber core yield a more subtle, layered response and a broader palette of tone colors, closer to the feel of a fine traditional French bow. Players often describe the Marquise as smoother, more nuanced, and simply more inspiring for advanced musical expression, while the GX prioritizes strength and straightforward power.

Backed by a lifetime warranty, Xebony frog, sterling-silver fittings, and GlobalBow certification (no regulated materials), the Marquise is built for a lifetime of professional use and worry-free travel. For the serious violinist seeking the pinnacle of carbon fiber performance, the American-made Marquise remains the clear choice.

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