1. Bow Frog Repair Services | Restoration Techniques and Guides
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The frog is a crucial component of the bow, responsible for securing and adjusting the bow hair. Over time, wear and damage to the frog can significantly affect playability and performance. Our collection ...

2. Professional Bow Repair Services | Callier-Scollard Violins
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Bow Repairs The bow is an essential component of stringed instruments, and proper maintenance ensures both longevity and performance. Over time, bows can suffer from a wide variety of issues, from breaks ...

3. Repairing Broken Bows Near the Frog: Step-by-Step Guide
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Repairing an Inexpensive Bow with Breaks Near the Frog This bow had multiple breaks near the frog, requiring a secure repair to restore its function. Below are the basic steps I followed: Clean the ...

4. Carbon Fiber Break
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... turn up into the head, it most likely would not have broken.   Make a quick templet so I can cut the fiber to the correct shape. Then wrap it around the stick and the head. Finish off the ...

5. Bow Slide Repair and Replacement | Expert Tips | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
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... the working surface of the underslide with a thick layer CA glue Scrape various colors of chalk on top of the CA glue. Mix up a little with the tip of a knife Fold the cellophane over and clamp the ...

6. Bow Repair Steps and Examples - Glue, Wrap, and Save Your Broken Bow
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Here is another bow where it is broken near the tip. In this case the break didn't go all the way through. The frist step is making sure nothing is stuck in the break. Then glue and wrap the bow tightly. ...

7. Bow Repair: Fixing a Broken Bow Tip and Mortice Blowout
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This bow had the back of the tip break and the back of the bow mortice blow out. Here are the repair steps and some photos. Carefully glue the broken piece back Remove the damaged tip Fit a piece ...

8. When to Rehair Your Bow | Bow Maintenance Tips | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
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When should I rehair my bow? Most of the hair is broken from playing The hair has been eaten by Carpet Beetle Larvae The hair is very old and britle Putting rosin on the hair and it still seems ...

9. Preventing Bow Bugs and Cleaning Your Violin Case | Useful Tips | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
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... the hair has broken most likely you will notice a slight divot out of the hair. Also, I think they must like the taste of rosin. How to prevent bow bugs. If you are playing every day they don't seem ...