Howard Core Select 600 Series Carbon/Pernambuco Viola Bow

Core Select 600 Series Viola Bow

The Core Select 600 Series Viola Bow is a premium hybrid bow featuring a carbon fiber core wrapped in genuine pernambuco covering, combining the structural stability of carbon with the traditional look and feel of fine wood. This construction offers advancing and professional-level violists the best of both worlds — the strength, consistency, and warp resistance of carbon, paired with the classic aesthetics and nuanced playing characteristics associated with pernambuco. The bow features a fully lined ebony frog with Parisian eye and a special nickel silver winding, reflecting a higher tier of craftsmanship and finish.

Tonally, the carbon core provides a stable, responsive foundation, while the pernambuco covering contributes warmth and complexity to the sound, offering a more traditional feel under the hand and against the string compared to a purely synthetic bow. This combination supports refined bow control, allowing for detailed articulation, expressive dynamic range, and a rich, focused tone from the viola's lower register.

Ideal for advancing students, serious amateurs, and players seeking the durability of carbon without sacrificing traditional playing feel, the Core Select 600 Series stands as the flagship of our Carbon Fiber collection. The nickel silver winding adds both visual elegance and improved balance, supporting confident, expressive playing at a higher level.

Key Features
• Carbon fiber core with genuine pernambuco covering
• Fully lined ebony frog with Parisian eye
• Special nickel silver winding
• Combines carbon durability with traditional wood feel
• Resistant to warping
• Premium, flagship-tier finish

Specifications
Stick Material: Carbon core with pernambuco covering
Frog Material: Ebony, fully lined with Parisian eye
Winding: Nickel silver
Setup: Ready to use
Included Accessories: None