"Wow, this is a bow that does it all!"
This is what we have heard so often when musicians played a Müsing bow for the very first time. And indeed, it sits on the strings like on rails but also bounces with incredible ease. It pulls a sound that is inspiring, freeing up the potential of your instrument. Moreover it looks beautiful, displays prime workmanship and feels fantastic in your hand. Finally, it is extremely robust and completely immune to high humidity. A Müsing bow does not wobble or cause trouble with the tones, no matter where on the fingerboard, but always produces a pure and clean sound. Last but not least, it offers great comfort for your bow arm and hand, so that you will never feel tired or uncomfortable even during the longest concerts or rehearsals.
In 1995 I began researching and developing bows. Three decades later we have acquired a rather unique and very deep understanding not only of bows, but also of strings and instruments. This is essential for developing and producing ideal bows for every instrument and every player. Find the right one for you and you can finally focus entirely on the music, your colleagues and your auditorium, without having to worry about the capabilities or limitations of your bow.
Yours sincerely, Bernd Müsing (CEO and founder)
The new L-Series for violin, viola, cello and double bass
A small sensation within the Müsing bows: the new L-series for violin, viola, cello and double bass.
The L-bows are quite a bit lighter and faster than the C-series, which makes them perfect for professional musicians and dedicated students. The two lower models, the L3 and L4 draw a surprising clear and colorful sound, equal to most Pernambuco bows and a huge step up to "normal" carbon bows.
At the upper end of the scale, the L5 and L6 shine with a sound and power that is more than sufficient for string quartets or concert masters, at a fraction of the price of matching high end Pernambuco bows.
Read more about our new violin L-series , viola L-series , cello L-series and bass L-series
A revolutionary manufacturing process
Three-Dimensional
The sticks of the Müsing bows are made from 3-dimensionally woven carbon fiber in a truly unique process. Their shaft is a very evenly shaped hollow tube with a wall thicknesses of only about 1 mm. This allows them to vibrate more freely than solid wooden sticks and the majority of "regular" carbon bows. And while they are significantly stronger due to an improved fiber-to-epoxy composition, they are also lighter and more durable.
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fibers have been a revolution in many fields during the second half of the 20th century. From air- and spacecraft to sporting goods like tennis rackets, skies, bicycles, race cars to America Cups yachts, it made them all more powerful, lighter, faster, stronger and more durable.
Like diamonds they consist from pure carbon atoms, the smallest atom and bonds in 4 directions to its neighboring atoms. This makes it the core element of all biological materials like proteins, sugars and fat, but also the absolut strongest material theoretical possible.
The Perfect Bow
The graduation of the stick, the depth and curve of its camber, the weight, balance and distribution of mass are absolutely crucial to the playing characteristics of the bow. Over the past decades we have developed a deep understanding of these factors, which you can easily proof by playing any one of our bows.
For a great sound the tuning of the stick must fit the instrument while the damping and diffraction of the sound waves that travel through the stick must be minimized. Again this is something we have worked out to absolute perfection. The resulting beautiful sound will be bringing a smile to your face, every time you play.
Longevity
Carbon fibers are mono-crystals and as such never fatigue. But to make it bow with virtual unlimited durability it is very important to get the alignment of the fiber right and to avoid that the epoxy matrix has to bear any load. We spend all effort need to achieve that goal and back it up with a 15 year unlimited warranty on our sticks.
The outfit of our bows is equally durable. Inside the stick, the screw is supported by solid metal bearings, which will last for longer than a lifetime. On the outside the L6 and C5 models are fitted in sterling silver. The ferrule, heel plate, slide and winding of all midrange Müsing bows is made from stainless steel, offering unique strength and durability.
