Bows

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FAQs

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Can this bow be re-haired?

Yes, all our bows can be re-haired by a qualified luthier. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Which size should I use for my 7/8 violin?

Select 4/4 size as it is close and a better fit than going too small with a 3/4 size. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

What's the difference between violin and viola bows?

Violin and viola bows are very similar, but can be distinguished by their frogs. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Does this bow have real or synthetic hair? How is it attached?

All our bows have real, quality horse hair and are haired using a standard wood plug. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Why isn't my bow making sound?

Bow hair needs sticky rosin dust applied to the hairs can grip the strings and cause them to vibrate. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

What is the warranty on this bow?

All my new bows are sold with the Fiddleheads Lifetime Structural Warranty. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Do you sell Baroque bows?

Yes, we sell Baroque bows and in various levels and different woods. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

What's the difference between light and dark rosin?

These are typically appropriate for different climates or seasons. Dark rosin is softer and stickier, thus easier to apply and more appropriate for use in cold, dry climates, hence is used in winter. Light rosin is harder and better in humid, hot climates and in summer. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

How do I tighten a bow and how tight do I make it?

I wrote a helpful article about this very subject as these are common questions. Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

Do your bows have a round or an octagonal stick?

We sell both styles of classic bows, plus Baroque bows! Click/Tap "Read More" to the bottom right for full details.

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