Glasser Viola Bows

Our product line-up includes several different models with varying mountings, materials, and price points to serve players of all levels. Our Viola Bows fall within a weight range of 67-73 grams. All Glasser Bows have a lifetime warranty.

Fiberglass Bows
Standard Fiberglass
Glasser, the company that patented the world's first Fiberglass bow, offers students a good alternative to inexpensive wood bows, since they are more durable and will not warp. Our standard Fiberglass bows feature a half-lined bow frog with metal under-slide and an imitation three-part button. The Standard Fiberglass bows come in a satin black finish, have genuine unbleached white horsehair, and a leatherette grip.

301H: Available in all sizes
301H-4/4, 301H-3/4, 301H-1/2, 301H-1/4

Premium Fiberglass
Our premium Fiberglass bows are comfortable in the hand and plays with outstanding responsiveness. It offers the same weight and feel as a student model Brazil wood bow, yet will not warp or break at the tip. The standard finish is satin black, and features genuine white unbleached horsehair, a nickel silver winding, and imitation lizard grip.

303SH: Available in all sizes
303SH-4/4, 303SH-3/4, 303SH-1/2, 303SH-1/4

Premium Fiberglass - Colored

Our Premium Fiberglass bow is also offered in a variety of color options:

Bow colors: blue, gold, green, pink, purple, red, silver, and white.
Hair colors: black, blue, green, pink, purple, red, and yellow.

303SH: Available in all sizes.

 

Advanced Composite
Created for the advancing string player, these bows feature sticks made from our own proprietary advanced composite. The bows are mounted with the highest quality German-made ebony frogs from Paulus. The frogs are fully lined with a white mother of pearl slide and double eye. All of our advanced composite bows are nickel silver mounted with a wire grip. AC bows come in Glasser high-gloss brown with premium white unbleached horsehair.

300AC: Available in all sizes
300AC-4/4, 300AC-3/4, 300AC-1/2, 300AC-1/4



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Carbon Graphite Bows
X-Series
Our X-series carbon graphite bow is great for students who seek the performance of carbon fiber at a very attractive price. These bows are strong and resilient. Our X-Series Carbon Graphite Bows are mounted with a half-lined Paulus ebony frog with faux pearl slide and eye. All X-Series Carbon Graphite Bows are satin black, nickel silver wound, with an imitation lizard grip.

3000X: Available in all sizes
3000X-4/4, 3000X-3/4, 3000X-1/2, 3000X-1/4

X-Series Carbon Graphite Bows are also available in a variety of colors:
Bow colors: blue, gold, green, pink, purple, red, silver, and white.
Hair colors: black, blue, green, pink, purple, red, and yellow.

Texalium X-Series
Our standard X Series bows are dressed up with a Barracuda Texalium skin. Available in a variety of dye-coated colors that provide a very different look than the standard Glasser color options. All bows have a Paulus ebony frog with faux pearl eye and slide.

3000TX: Available in all sizes.
3000TX-4/4, 3000TX-3/4, 3000TX-1/2, 3000TX-1/4.
Color Options: Blue, Copper, Green, Purple, Red, and Silver.

Carbon Graphite (CG Series)
These bows feature our highest quality carbon graphite sticks. The bows are mounted with the highest quality German-made ebony frogs from Paulus. The nickel silver mounted frog features a flamed abalone slide and double eye. All of our carbon graphite bows are nickel silver wound, and are high-gloss black with premium stallion unbleached white horsehair.

3000CG: Available in all sizes.

3000CG-4/4, 3000CG-3/4, 3000CG-1/2, 3000CG-1/4

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Braided Carbon Fiber Bows
Braided Carbon Fiber
Glasser Braided Carbon Fiber bows represent the latest in bow making technology. These patented bows are the ideal choice for expert musicians. They offer exceptional performance and are highly responsive. Unlike standard composite bows which are hollow, these bows have a solid core to give them an even feel and balance. We use a natural finish to showcase the aesthetic beauty of this bow's interwoven design.
BCFX
Our entry level BCFX Braided Carbon Fiber bows feature a deluxe German-made nickel-mounted ebony Paulus frog. They are fully lined with a white mother of pearl slide, single eye, and have a plastic tip.

Available in: 4/4, 3/4, and 1/2, round stick only.
3015BCFX-4/4, 3015BCFX-3/4, 3015BCFX-1/2



BCF Nickel
Our nickel mounted Braided Carbon Fiber bows feature deluxe German-made ebony Paulus frogs with the highest quality goldfish abalone pearl slides, large eyes, nickel-silver tip, and are available either in a round or octagonal sticks.

Available in: Round 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, Octagonal 4/4 only.
3005BCF-4/4, 3005BCF-3/4, 3005BCF-1/2. 3005BCFK-4/4



BCF Sterling
Our sterling silver mounted Braided Carbon Fiber bows feature deluxe German-made ebony or snakewood Paulus frogs, with the highest quality goldfish abalone pearl slides, large eyes, sterling silver tip, matching three-part button, and are available either in round or octagonal sticks.

Available in 4/4 only, all models.
3005BCFS-4/4, 3005BCFSK-4/4, 3005BCFS-SN-4/4, 3005BSFSK-SN-4/4



BCF Gold
Our premier 585 gold mounted Braided Carbon Fiber bows feature deluxe German-made ebony Paulus frogs with the highest quality goldfish abalone pearl slides, large eyes, gold tip, matching three-part button, and are available with round or octagonal sticks.

Available in 4/4 only
3005BCFG-4/4
3005BCFGK