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coda bowFiddleheads Violins carries Glasser Bows

Glasser, the company that patented the world's first fiberglass bow, produces affordable student-level bows.

Players on a budget seeking a bow to last will find the Glasser bows to be a good alternative to inexpensive wood bows since they are more durable and will not warp.

All Glasser bows are made in the USA.

For Beginners: Glasser Standard [Fiberglass]

For Advancing Players: Glasser Advanced Composite [Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass]

We want to make your purchasing experience as quick and easy as possible. Please pay based on your location so you are charged appropriate taxes.

Canadians pay GST/HST. No tax for American orders.

Shipping only $10 USD in USA and $20 USD in Canada and the bow is usually shipped the same day. Purchases outside the USA and Canada subject to extra shipping. Please contact us for a quote or to be invoiced via paypal.

Thank you for your business and we hope we serve you well.

For Beginner and Student Players:
Glasser Standard [Fiberglass]

We include these bows with our Merit Standard Outfits.

Klutzes of the world: here's your bow!

Are you seeking a super affordable bow to survive the many falls and wounds inflicted by clumbsy adults or carefree child players? These bows have endured the torture of several generations and keep playing strong!

Unlike wood, these fiberglass sticks will never warp or need recambering.

This standard, budget model features a half-lined plastic frog with metal under-slide and an imitation three-part button.

Genuine unbleached white horsehair and a leatherette grip.

Available in all sizes: Violin 4/4 to 1/32. Viola 16" to 11". Cello 4/4 to 1/10. German or french Bass 3/4 to 1/10. Standard fiberglass bows are available only in brown. Violin bows available buy it now, other instruments and special sizes available special order: contact us

Made in the USA. Covered by a limited lifetime guarantee.

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For Advancing Players:
Glasser Advanced Composite [Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass]

We include these bows with our Merit Upgraded Outfits.

Created for the advancing string player, these bows feature sticks made from Glasser's proprietary advanced composite fiber.

The bows are mounted with the highest quality German-made ebony fully-lined frogs with a double eye from Paulus. Nickel silver mounted with a wire grip. The frogs have a white mother of pearl slide and eye.

These bows feature the resilience and liveliness of wood while retaining their strength and stiffness. Unlike wood, they will never warp or need recambering.

Our standard models come in the new Glasser shade of brown with premium white unbleached horsehair.

Available in Violin 4/4 & 3/4, Viola and Cello in 4/4 and French or German bass 3/4. Violin bows available buy it now, other instruments and special sizes available special order: contact us

Made in the USA. All bows made after 2003 are backed by a limited lifetime guarantee.

Canadian Customers

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May we also suggest an upgrade to full carbon-fiber bows?

You may need additional advice

- What size violin does my child need?

- What bow is best for a student on a tight budget?

- What about bow trials?

- Which rosins are recommended?

- What's Rhiannon's favourite carbon bow?

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