Carbon Composite Body For Unmatched Durability This Glasser violin features a revolutionary Carbon Composite body which is long-lasting, durable, lightweight and has a tonal quality which is rich and clear. They offer a high-performance, modern alternative to traditional wood instruments. These almost indestructible violins are great for travel, outdoor performances and all those places where your instrument might get wet, overheated, knocked, bumped or scratched like lively sessions, bar gigs, dances, orchestra pits and outdoor shows. The Glasser violins are also very low maintenance, easy to play, good value and environmentally friendly. Bartolini Electronics For Live & Studio Use The Glasser Carbon Composite Electric Violin produces a huge sound that carries a long way, so it's especially good for live performances in larger venues, or outdoor. It can be played acoustically or plugged in to the Glasser Swordtail active chinrest system. The tailpiece contains the volume/gain knob in the center, and the two tone knobs are built into the right side of the chinrest. Quality Hardware & Accessories The Glasser Carbon Composite Violin is finished with responsive Larsen strings, and Planetary pegs for exceptional tuning stability. Specification Size: 4/4 only Body: Carbon Composite Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Pink, Purple, Orange, Green Strings: Larsen strings Pegs: Planetary Geared Pegs Fine Tuners: 4  Electronics: Bartolini Pickup Controls: Treble tone knob on tailpiece, volume knob built into chin rest Weight: 580 grams (approx.) Glasser Carbon Composite Acoustic / Electric Violin Review Glasser Carbon Composite Outfit Review