The D Z Strad Model 506 viola bow is a round stick bow made of durable braided carbon fiber. Featuring a polished ox horn frog with fleur-de-lis inlay and abalone slide, it is fully silver lined and has a unique 8-eye adjustment screw with an abalone button. The handgrip is made with traditional leather wrapping over silver lapping and is equipped with Mongolian horsehair. The Model 506 is a great choice for players looking for an alternative to traditional Brazilwood or Pernambuco sticks with the flair of a uniquely crafted frog. The new generation of Model 506 D Z Strad bows is taking the next step to improve the playing and the sound of your instruments. They are completely handmade. The workmanship let it stand out from anything else in its price range.