I also have a small percent of violin players that use straight black hair, or mixed hair of a black strip on the playing edge.Black horsehair is often used for bass bows because it provides a good amount of grip on the strings, which is important for producing a clear, full sound.This makes it easier to draw across the strings, producing a more delicate and nuanced sound. White horsehair is generally considered to be better for violin bows because it is softer and smoother than black horsehair.Horsehair 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. Then the hair needs to dry for about an hour so the hair can stretch out and even up a little.Ĭlick Here to see a more detailed list of the many steps required to rehair a bow. The tip block is then replaced and the hair is slightly wetted, but you need to be careful not to get the hair wet near the wedge, otherwise it will wick under the wedge and the wedge will loosen up. The reason you measure the hair when it's slightly damp is because then you don't need to take into account the ambient humidity because your measurement is always based on damp hair. The length of the damp hair is measured and the hair is tied off. At this point the hair is combed and slightly wetted. Once the correct knot length is tied the frog block is put in. I rehair bows frog first because the strongest part of the hair should be at the frog end because that's where most of the force from playing will be. The stiffer the bow the more hair it needs, I usually like to start with about 15 extra hairs and then when the bow is finished I remove hairs one by one until I get the appropriate balance for that bow. Once all of the blocks and wedge have been removed it's time to select the correct amount of hair for the bow. ![]() If you need to cut the hairs for some reason, please leave about 4" on each end of the bow. In order to get the ferrule (ring) off of the frog you may need to pull the old hairs out of the frog one by one. Please do not cut your old hair out of the bow before you take it to the shop. I usually rehair about three or more bows per day. If needed I can rehair bows sooner than a week for an additional fee.īow rehairing is a skill that takes practice. This allows me to schedule the bows that need rehairing evenly throughout the week and that saves you money. At David Bonsey Fine Violins, we strive to be your one-stop violin shop – from sales of new or rare instruments, bows and strings to repairs and adjustments.How much does it cost to rehair a violin bow? Just $ 22 if you leave it for one week. We work with all orchestral string instruments including violas, cellos, and double basses. Other service offerings include string instrument setup & sound adjustment, and instrument appraisal services. There truly is no job too large or small for us. From guitars and mandolins to fine orchestral instruments to unique and rare antiques – David Bonsey Fine Violins can assist you with all your repair and restoration needs. In additional to building the highest quality violins from scratch, David Bonsey Fine Violins also offers unparalleled string instrument repair and restoration in New York City. David Bonsey, as seen on PBS’s Antique Roadshow, is an award-winning, master violin maker and musician who’s craft is fueled by a love and passion for fine string instruments. ![]() If you’re looking for a conveniently located violin shop in New York City, with friendly, knowledgeable staff that has decades of restoration and repair experience, then you’re looking for David Bonsey Fine Violins. We appreciate your time and your interest in David Bonsey Fine Violins.
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