Name: YAMAHA YBN100-H2 КАРБОНОВЫЙ СМЫЧОК ДЛЯ СКРИПКИ 4/4
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: YBN100-H2
Price: 2538.00 EUR

Heavy H2 bow offers balanced, stable feel
Carbon fibre construction delivers wood-like feel with consistent performance
Japanese craftsmanship offers precise assembly and refined finishing
Snakewood frog provides traditional styling with premium detailing
Gold-filled brass winding adds secure grip and elegant appearance

The Yamaha YBN-100 Carbon Fibre Violin Bow is designed for violinists seeking wood-like response with modern carbon reliability. Built in Japan by skilled Yamaha craftsmen, the YBN-100 combines CFRP and GFRP materials with detailed finishing to create a bow that feels familiar in the hand while offering the consistency of carbon construction.

The H2 model is part of Yamaha’s five-bow range, giving you different weight and balance options to match your playing style. Newly developed manufacturing techniques allow Yamaha to carefully control rigidity, vibration behaviour, and balance for a more natural playing experience. The wood-style finish, snakewood frog, abalone detailing, and gold-filled brass winding give the bow a traditional appearance, while the carbon design helps maintain reliable performance over time. Whether you play in lessons, rehearsals, or ensemble settings, the YBN-100 offers a stable, responsive feel with soft tonal characteristics and smooth elasticity.

Stable response with added weight

The YBN-100 Carbon Fibre Violin Bow, H2 is designed with a heavier weight and a medium balance profile for a solid, controlled playing feel. The added weight can help provide increased stability during sustained bowing and dynamic passages, while the centred balance keeps handling comfortable and predictable. Yamaha’s precision carbon manufacturing process allows careful control over rigidity, vibration behaviour, and overall response, helping the bow feel consistent across different techniques and playing styles. The H2 model delivers a grounded, confident feel in the hand while maintaining the smooth elasticity and natural response Yamaha developed throughout the YBN100 range.

Carbon performance with traditional feel

Yamaha developed the YBN-100 range using detailed analysis of high-grade pernambuco bows, focusing closely on flexibility, rigidity, and vibration behaviour. The result is a carbon bow designed to recreate the softer tonal response and elasticity often associated with wooden bows. Advanced FRP construction helps the bow maintain consistent performance while still feeling natural during long practice sessions or performances. The controlled rigidity also supports stable bowing and smoother string response, helping you maintain confidence across different dynamics and articulations. For players curious about carbon bows but used to traditional materials, the YBN-100 provides a familiar transition.

Traditional appearance with refined details

The YBN-100 combines modern materials with a classic visual style that closely resembles a wooden bow. Yamaha’s specialised finishing process creates a wood-like appearance, complemented by engraved branding above the frog and elegant gold-filled brass winding. Additional premium details include a snakewood frog, black goat leather grip, and abalone inlays with nickel brass accents. Together, these features create a refined appearance suited to both student and experienced players. Many players may not immediately realise the bow is carbon at all, which reflects Yamaha’s focus on preserving the familiar look and feel violinists often prefer in traditional bow design.

Built by skilled Yamaha craftsmen

Each YBN-100 bow is assembled in Japan at the Yamaha Atelier by highly skilled craftsmen. This careful production process helps maintain consistency across the range while ensuring every component is accurately fitted and finished. Yamaha’s long experience developing carbon bows has shaped the design approach here, combining modern engineering with techniques inspired by traditional bow making. Attention to details such as balance control, vibration characteristics, and finishing quality helps the YBN-100 feel responsive straight away. It’s a practical option for players who want the stability and durability of carbon construction without losing the familiar handling characteristics associated with high-quality wooden bows.