Gorgeous Bow with Innovative Hybrid Construction Players who prefer a traditional-looking bow, but also demand the added rigidity and resiliency of carbon fiber will get the best of both worlds with the Howard Core Select 600 Series Violin Bow. This hybrid bow includes a carbon fiber stick with a pernambuco covering only you’ll know it’s not solid wood. You also get a full-lined ebony frog with a Parisian eye. Moreover, this bow’s special nickel-silver winding ensures optimal balance and easy playability. The Howard Core Select 600 Series Violin Bow is beautifully designed, it feels great, and it offers a level of performance that any advancing player is sure to appreciate.Howard Core Company: building quality string instruments since 1976 Founded by Howard and Myrna Core in 1976, Howard Core Company represents the finest instrument builders and manufacturers worldwide.