The Glasser Carbon Composite Double Bass Bow is built to last with durable carbon material which given its strength is unlikely to crack or snap so its brilliant for students who need a bow that will see them through a long playing career. Carbon also gives the bow a sleek modern look. Part of Glassers X-series this carbon composite bow allows students to enjoy the benefits of carbon for an affordable price. Practise in comfort. Detailed with a pearl-effect eye and slide the frog adds to the bows overall sophisticated look. But beyond being visually pleasing the ebony material used for the frog makes the bow comfortable to hold as does the imitation lizard grip. Feel confident practising for hours with the Glasser Carbon Bow.