How to Care for a Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass Bow
Learn to guarantee good health, good service, and a long life for your bow
Whether you’ve just bought your first bow or are playing on a fine antique or contemporary handmade bow, the ground rules are the same: loosen the hair when you’re done, keep it safe, keep it clean, and get a rehair when the bow needs it.
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