Item Description Round shape stick. Highest quality (AAA) brazilwood. Very Good Quality. Desirable bow for advanced student and advanced players. The German Double Bass Bow Proponents of the use of German bow claim that the German bow is easier to use for light bow strokes as staccato, spiccato, and detach? In comparison with the French bow, the German bow has a taller frog, and it is held with the palm angled upwards, as is done for the upright members of the viol family. When held in correct manner, the thumb rests on the side of the stick. The index finger balances the bow at the point where the frog meets the stick. The index finger is also used to apply an upward torque to the frog when tilting the bow. The little finger (or "pinky") supports the frog from underneath, while the ring finger and middle finger are used to apply the force to move the bow across the strings. Specifications Size: Double Bass | Weight:139g | Frog: Ebony, Nickel Silver | Hair: Mongolia Horse Hair | Stick: "AAA" Level Brazilwood | Length:748mm | Frog Eyes: Single Eye | Stick Length (No Button): 683mm | Model: Modern Bow | Balance Joint:285mm | Frog Slide: Abalone Shell | | Shape: Round | Wrap: Leather | Button: One Part , Nickel Silver | Item Package A Brazilwood Double Bass Bow, Germany Style |