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*ElidaElida***	*The greatest value in quality artificial bows anywhere!*	Elidrading Elida Trading ELIzabeth and DAvid Ward *Email us* Tel: 01484 428518 Avid rTel: 01484 428518
GLASSER OF U.S.A.

One of the major developments in bow making over the past few years has been an explosion in carbon bows, which should certainly now be confused with fibreglass bows!

When considering brands typically offered in the U.K. a significant gap will be found between cheap Chinese composite bows – some of which warp just as readily as woodden ones even though that is supposed to impossible – and the advanced student and professional bows produced by big names such as Coda and Arcus. With our introduction of Glasser bows into the U.K. that gap no longer exists.

Glasser bows are noticeably heavier than more expensive bows and are very popular indeed with young players. Higher models are extremely hard to match at or near the Glasser price level if the weight suits and we strongly recommend anyone looking at advanced bows to include to include one or two in the selection they are choosing from.

In ascending order we start with the X-series carbongraphite bow which we consider to be quite exceptional compared with bows directed at beginners. This particular bow is chunky and fairly heavy making it easy to draw a good tone and we find it is the most popular one among young players. Then comes the carbongraphite bow (Liz’s favourite!) which several high level players have compared favourably to their own far more expensive bows. Above this, the braided carbonfibre bow, with its very attractive appearance, is lighter and therefore easier for off-the-string bowing.

Rehairing is done in the normal way and we can supply tip plugs and wedges, which seem to unique to Glasser, free of charge.

*OUR RANGE OF GLASSER BOWS*
'X' SERIES (CARBON GRAPHITE) Violin bow: Ł70 Viola bow: Ł85 Cello bow: Ł110 Double bass bow: Ł150 (French or German)	Patented advances in carbon graphite moulding technology have enabled Glasser to make a new graphite bow at a much lower price. The frogs have four pearl eyes and slides, which are coloured to match. These are truly remarkable bows, especially at these prices, and a great alternative to wood for those who like a lighter bow. UNBEATABLE! Pictures - violin, viola, cello, double bass..
ADVANCED COMPOSITE Violin bow: Ł75 Viola bow: Ł95 Cello bow: Ł125 Double bass bow: Ł170 (French or German)	For the advancing player. These bows feature sticks produced with Glasser's own custom-made advanced composite fibre. All are mounted with the highest quality German-made ebony frogs by Paulus, fully lined with a Parisian eye. Frogs are all nickel silver mounted with mother of pearl slide and eye. Nickel silver wrapping and imitation grip. The standard model is brown with premium white unbleached horsehair. Pictures - violin, viola, cello, double bass..
CARBON GRAPHITE Violin bow: Ł140 Viola bow: Ł155 Cello bow: Ł195 Double bass bow: Ł275 (French or German)	These are Glasser's finest sticks and feature the higest quality ebony frogs by Paulus. Frogs are nickel silver mounted with the finest flamed abalone slide and eye. All are fully lined with a double eye except German bas frogs (half-lined with double eye). The standard model is black with premium stallion white unbleached horsehair. Pictures - violin, viola, cello, double bass.
BRAIDED CARBON GRAPHITE NICKEL MOUNTED ROUND STICK: Violin: Ł195, Viola: Ł210, Cello: Ł235, Bass: Ł360. OCTAGONAL STICK: Violin: Ł215, Viola: Ł230, Cello: Ł265, Bass: Ł390. *French or German. SILVER MOUNTED: Please enquire.	Designed with the help of a composite process engineer, these superlative bows represent the latest in bow technology! Unlike standard composite bow, which are hollow, these have a solid core to give them a supplementary even feel and balance. The carbon fibres used to make this bow are woven into a coninuous pattern. This creates a seamless bow that carries its fibre patterns down its entire length just as the grain of a wood bow is carried down its entire length. A natural finish, rather than paint, is used to showcase the aesthetic beauty of this bow's interwoven design. The bows feature deluxe ebony Paulus frogs made in Germany. The frogs are nickel mounted (silver also available) and have the highest quality goldfish abalone pearl slide and large eye. Please look at this bow carefully! Note the new finish, the finely shaped head, the German silver tip, the German ebony frog, the strength and the balance. These patent-pending carbon fibre bows are the ideal choice for expert players! Pictures - violin, viola, cello, double bass.