How to Adjust a Violin Bow

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The violin might be the heart of the instrument, but it is the bow that gives it soul. A crisp, clear sound comes not only from good technique but also from a properly tightened bow. After playing the violin, it is normal to loosen the hairs of the bow to prevent damage and in reverse, to tighten it before you play. The problem arises when you cannot tighten the bow to allow for clear sound from the violin. This guide shows how to adjust a bow back to a usable condition.

Stap 1 How to Adjust a Violin Bow

How to Adjust a Violin Bow, How to Adjust a Violin Bow: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2

How to Adjust a Violin Bow, How to Adjust a Violin Bow: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2

Identify the adjusting screw at the butt end of the bow.

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Stap 2

Carefully unscrew the adjusting screw .

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Stap 3

Once you fully unscrew the adjusting screw, carefully remove both the frog and the adjusting screw from the bow.

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While not allowing the hair to become tangled, insert a small part of the adjusting screw so that only a small portion of the tip is seen. You do not need to screw the adjusting screw into the eyelet.

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Carefully move the adjusting screw to tighten the eyehole, moving in a clockwise direction. To loosen, move the eyehole in a counter-clockwise direction.
Do not screw more than 180 degrees during adjustment to ensure you do not damage the bow.

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Once you have either tightened or loosened the eyehole by 180 degrees, remove the adjusting screw from the eyehole.
Once you have finished, make sure the hairs are not tangled and have not become damaged during the adjusting process.

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