General bow care (2)
1.
Bows are very fragile, keep it away from
accident falling and bumping
2.
Bow tip is most fragile part, do not
beat music stand or touch ground as cane which could resulting broken or crack.
3.
Bow hair is sensitive to humidity and
would accordingly turn loose or shorten. Please put it inside bow case or
instrument case.
4.
Be sure loose the hair to avoid elastic
fatigue and bow distortion.
5.
Keep in mind bow hair length need to be
alterative in different area and different climate.
6.
Be prudent to choose luthier for re-hairing.
A large of proportion damage occurred on hair change. tiny construction and
tiny parts make bow very fragile and easy to injury. So you need find a skilled
reliable luthier.
7.
Regular change bow hair and thumb
leather. Aging hair would resulting in tone uneven and stick title. Long time
used hair will elongate, and worn out leather expose stick cause it damage too
8.
Pressing frog make the slot apply
properly then tighten the screw to avoid bow wobble or scratch.
9.
Try protective sheath for expensive famous
bow if necessary.
