I didn't realise just what a difference a bow made until I inherited my dad's fiddle and bow. My sister told me it was the best bow she'd ever used. I believe her. My playing is one hundred per cent better than when I use my old bow, which is not a bad bow, at all. Quite old and served me well as a kid, as well as my sister and my dad. But, the one that was his is incredible. It is wooden, made in Germany, has mother of pearl inlay on the frog and the end of the frog is old, old ivory. A beautiful, exquisite bow. I have rediscovered my love of playing because of that bow.