The Arpege is the Spiccato bow without the adjustable Kevlar internal braid mechanism. This bow incorporates the fine playing characteristics of the Spiccato bow line at a very economical price. It is suitable as a second bow for a professional, or a step-up student bow to be matched with instruments costing between $1,500 and $4,000. It is an excellent choice for budget-minded but discriminating players.