Callier-Scollard Violins
Craig Scollard

50 E. Green St. Suite 142
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-2870

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1. Loose bow wrapping
( General » Repairs )
When rehairing bows, sometimes the wrapping and the grip is loose. For those I do a quick fix and repair the existing wrapping. With this example the end of the wrapping was secure. Slide the grip ...
... sure it's straight and the camber is correct. Smooth out stick. Form some vulcanized fiber to the exact shape of the bow. Feather the edges similar to the way you fit a leather grip. Glue the vulcanized ...
...  Glue the thumb grip if it's loose Tighten up the wrapping More Info. Remove the tip block Usually the block can be wiggled out, but care needs to be taken because the tip mortice is delicate. ...
Thumb grips tend to wear down. Once you have worn down the leather you should have the grip replaced. I have seen lots of nice bows that have a large indent in the stick which could have easily been prevented ...
... is traditionally used for bow rehairing because it is strong, flexible, and has the right amount of grip to make the string vibrate and sing. White horsehair is generally considered to be better for ...
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