We have a range of bows for violin, viola in cello in different qualities and price ranges. We have wood bows as well as composite. Please ask us for more details. Our popular vegan bows are shown below.

Bows — Vegan Violin, Viola & Cello | AR Distribution

Vegan Bows — Violin • Viola • Cello

Beautifully made, intermediate-level bows that give a clean, projecting sound — with no animal parts. Composite sticks with high carbon content and premium synthetic hair.

100% vegan 70% carbon fibre sticks Coruss synthetic hair Nickel-mounted

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Why players like these bows

Clean, projecting voice
Purpose-built to play at an intermediate level with clarity and focus.

Consistent materials
70% carbon-fibre composite stick with premium Coruss synthetic hair.

Durable fittings
Nickel mountings, ebony frog/slide, synthetic lapping, one-piece button.

We also carry wood and non-vegan composite bows across a range of qualities — get in touch for details.

Vegan Violin Bow

Composite stick with 70% carbon fibre
Coruss synthetic bow hair
Nickel mountings; ebony frog & slide
Synthetic lapping; one-piece button
Weight: ~60 g (4/4)
Responsive with a clear sound

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Vegan Viola Bow

Composite stick with 70% carbon fibre
Coruss synthetic bow hair
Nickel mountings; ebony frog & slide
Synthetic lapping; one-piece button
Weight: ~67 g
Responsive with a clear sound

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Vegan Cello Bow

Composite stick with 70% carbon fibre
Coruss synthetic bow hair
Nickel mountings; ebony frog & slide
Synthetic lapping; one-piece button
Weight: ~78 g
Responsive with a clear sound

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Getting started with synthetic hair

Synthetic hair takes rosin a little differently to horsehair. For the first application, use a slightly stickier rosin than you normally would to charge the hair. After that, rosin as usual.

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