The World's First Affordable
Self-Rehairable Bow
At Arcotype Bows, we are dedicated to redefining the modern string instrument bow—combining precision engineering, innovative materials, and expert craftsmanship to create high-quality, accessible bows for musicians of all levels.
Our groundbreaking self-rehairable design makes professional-grade performance more sustainable and affordable, ensuring players and teachers can rehair their own bows in less than a minute, using pre-fabricated rehair cartridges they can keep right in their case or their classroom.
By balancing tradition with technology, we empower artists to express their best sound without compromise. We invite you to #ReimagineYourRehair, with Arcotype!
See The Magic
Traditional/Current Rehairing Method
Arcotype Bow
Rehair time for schools?
Typically measured in weeks(drop off at specialty shop or send away)
~1 minute, right in the classroom
Who can do a rehair?
Only Master-trained luthiers
Anyone age 10+
Where are rehairs offered?
Only available in major metropolitan areas(otherwise send-away service)
Extra rehair cartridges can be stored in theclassroom or travel in students’ cases
Quality/Consistency
Highly variable depending on provider
Consistent, uniform excellence
Rehair Costs
Typically $80+ plus shipping, travel, etc.
Starts at $40 for nonprofit/wholesale purchases
Single-use Bows = Deforestation
Current School Model
- Cheap, poorly made bows used in most schools are made with the hair glued in, rendering them un-rehairable (and therefore un-reusable)
- After the bow hair is exhausted (often within 6 months), the entire bow must be thrown out
- Cyclical need for new wood every year contributes to mass deforestation of Pernambucco and other precious woods
- No way for teachers to service bows for students quickly or efficiently
Arcotype Model
- Schools can keep the same high quality carbon fiber bows for decades
- When bow needs to be rehaired, only the hair cartridge is replaced
- Reusable cartridge ferrules can be sent back for credits on future purchases
- Teachers can finally repair/maintain bows in minutes on premises
Join the Arcotype family
Aurora Line
Self Rehairable Bow
Hair Quality
Professional Mongolian Stallion Hair
Bow Material
Woven Carbon Fiber
Level
- Intermediate & Advanced Students
- Professionals (workhorse bow)
Instruments Available
Violin, Viola, Cello
Full Size
Ascent Line
Self Rehairable Bow
Hair Quality
Professional Mongolian Stallion Hair
Bow Material
Carbon Fiber Composite
Level
- Beginning & Intermediate Students
- School and Youth Orchestras
Instruments Available
Violin, Viola, Cello
Full Size
3/4 Size
