1. Bow Repair: Fixing a Broken Bow Tip and Mortice Blowout
( General » Repairs )

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 ...

2. Bow Frog Repair Methods
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Sometimes when you are rehairing a bow, you remove the ring off a frog and there is nothing holding the broken tongue together. Where there is a large crack surface area it can be glued back together. ...

3. Bow Slide Repair and Replacement | Expert Tips | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
( General » Repairs )

... that goes under the ring.   Sometimes bow slides are missing a little chunk of mother of perl. If it's a nece bow you just need to fit a new slide. For other bows a temporary ...

4. Bow Rehairing Prices | Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass Bow Rehair | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
( General » Repairs )

  How much does it cost to rehair a violin bow? Just $ 22 if you leave it for one week. This allows me to schedule the bows that need rehairing evenly throughout the week ...

5. Unusual Bow Plugs and Techniques | PH Bows London | Carbon Fiber Models
( General » Repairs )

  Here are some unusual bow plugs.     Here are some photos of a P & H Bows (London), it's the one with a plastic frog. I have seen ...

6. Repairing Broken Bows Near the Frog: Step-by-Step Guide
( General » Repairs )

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 ...

7. Bow Thumb Grips and Wrapping for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass | Prices and Options
( General » Repairs )

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 ...

8. Unusual Bow Plugs and Techniques | PH Bows London | Carbon Fiber Models
( General » Repairs )

Here are some unusual bow plugs.     Here are some photos of a P & H Bows (London), it's the one with a plastic frog. I have seen lots of ...

9. String Instrument Repairs | Violin, Cello, Bass & Bow Restoration Services
( General » Repairs )

All restoration and repairs are done by Craig Scollard, right here in the front room of the shop—which, as you can see, sometimes gets a bit crowded when too many cellos and basses arrive at once! I recently ...

10. Bow Ring Ferrule Repair: Flattening and Soldering Techniques
( General » Repairs )

Fixing a Bulging Bow Ring Ferrule Fixing a bow ring ferrule that’s bulging can be a necessary step when rehairing a bow. If left unchecked, the ferrule might not seat properly, affecting the bow’s performance. ...

11. Repairing Loose or Broken Frog Edges During Bow Rehairing
( General » Repairs )

While in the process of rehairing a bow, you slide the ring off and the edge of the frog is broken and loose or it just falls off. Ugh. If it's an inexpensive bow and it lines up perfectly you can just ...

12. 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 ...

13. Bow Rehairing | Quick Solution for Missing Tongue | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
( General » Repairs )

Sometimes when rehairing a student bow, the tongue is almost completely missing. If that's the case, fitting a wedge will not hold. Usually it's not worth making a new ebony tongue or fitting a new frog. ...

14. Bow Rehairing and Frog Repair | Professional Solutions | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
( General » Repairs )

When rehairing bows, sometimes you run across a frog where someone has drilled a hole so they can use a pin. Unfortunately they also drill a hole into the mortise so the hair will fit using the ...

15. Bow Frog Adjustment Guide | Correcting Seating Issues | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
( General » Repairs )

When rehairing a bow and the frog is not seated correctly on the stick, it neds to be adjusted. Use a pair of needle nose plyers, don't use the bow's screw because you can easily wreck the lining. Usually ...

16. Professional Bow Repair Services | Callier-Scollard Violins
( General » Landing Page )

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 ...

17. Callier-Scollard Violin Shop - Traditional Dusty Old Violin Shop in Pasadena
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Welcome to the Callier-Scollard Violin Shop. This "Dusty Old Violin Shop" is a well-established violin repair shop that has been in business since 1928. Located in the historic Green Hotel at the corner ...

18. When to Rehair Your Bow | Bow Maintenance Tips | Callier-Scollard Violin Shop
( General » Repairs )

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 ...