Yamaha ha creado cinco nuevos arcos de carbono que ofrecen una apariencia similar a la madera, además de una selección de gramajes y contrapesos para satisfacer las preferencias de cada músico.
Características
Cinco modelos con distintos gramajes y equilibrios.
Utilizando fibra de carbono, que permite un diseño y una fabricación de precisión, hemos producido 5 tipos de arcos con diferentes pesos y equilibrios para ofrecer a los músicos una gama más amplia de arcos entre los que elegir.
(Los valores de peso y equilibrio indicados pueden tener un error de +0,3g/-0,3g, +5mm/-5mm).
Acabado elegante con apariencia de madera
Los arcos YBN100 presentan un lujoso aspecto de madera. A su aspecto refinado se añade el logotipo de Yamaha junto con el número de modelo del arco grabado en el talón por encima de la nuez.
Artesanía altamente cualificada
YBN100 es una serie de arcos de carbono fabricados en Japón, por artesanos altamente cualificados en el Atelier Yamaha.
Alternativa de alta calidad al Pernambuoco
Utilizando los conocimientos adquiridos a partir de un análisis en profundidad de las técnicas y métodos tradicionales de fabricación de arcos de madera, hemos conseguido ofrecer el mismo rendimiento y calidad que la madera, aportando delicadas propiedades tímbricas y una mayor elasticidad.
Arcos orientados al rendimiento
Las nuevas tecnologías de fabricación de arcos utilizadas en combinación con los materiales de fibra de carbono nos han permitido controlar tanto el equilibrio como el peso del arco, así como su rigidez y sus características de vibración, ofreciendo arcos con un balance ideal.
Historia del desarrollo
Please tell us about the development of Yamaha's Carbon Bows.
Yamaha introduced its first carbon bows, the CBB series, in 2002 and we've continued to expand our lineup since. Our CBB series bows have become widely popular and are used by a number of international artists including Zakhar Bron and Rainer Kuchl, and a large number of amateur players as well.
What does the YBN100 offer that wasn't available before?
We created a lineup consisting of five violin bow models. Player preferences vary widely with bows, and especially the bow's weight and balance are elements that particularly vary in user preferences. With these carbon bows we've addressed this by offering a selection of 5 different models, with different weights and different balances. In trying these you might discover something new, for example, you may think that light bows are better but find that a slightly heavier bow may be better; or the bow that has its center of gravity closer to the frog is easier to play.
Are there any other new features of YBN100?
We gave the bows a wood-like appearance made possible through an advanced FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) technology developed for this project.
On touch and tone, we really focused on improving the fundamental performance of the bow. We first spent some time analyzing bows made with the finest quality pernambuco. We focused particularly on the bow's flexible rigidity and vibration when playing beautiful tone with a natural feel.
Could you find a sense of accomplishment during development?
There were several occasions during the YBN100 development where people mistook the carbon bows for wood ones, which was pleasing.
One of the development team members told me that while practicing with a small ensemble he asked one of the members to try one of the traditional black-hued carbon bows. The member replied, "I don't like carbon bows very much," then asked, "Let me try that one", which had a wooden appearance. He didn't know it but the bow he was about to borrow was one of the YBN100 prototypes. Using the borrowed bow he said, "Ah yes, wood bows are the best!" and went on playing completely satisfied. When he was told that the bow he was using was carbon, he refused to believe it. Hearing that story made me smile.
When they were photographing the YBN100 bows prior to their launch I dropped by the studio to see how things we going. When I told the staff at the studio that these were all made from carbon, they were totally surprised. No one at the studio was aware that these were made of carbon, they just assumed that they were made of wood. It makes me happy when people are surprised like this.
Whether you are familiar with wood bows or not, if you look closely you can spot the differences. Of course I'm happy when people mistake these bows for ones made of wood, but I can say with confidence, that if you take away the prejudice, you'll find that they are not all that different from wood. That goes for their performance as well as looks.
Finally, would you like to say anything to the readers?
New or old and regardless of price there are at present, a lot of wonderful wooden bows available, and I think that will remain so into the future. I just hope that there is a wider selection of bows available in the near future, and when people find that perfect bow, they realize that it is in fact, made of carbon. By all means, try one of the YBN100 bows.
* Las especificaciones están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. Los colores y acabados mostrados pueden variar de los de los productos reales.
