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Bow-care Basics - Caring for Your Violin or Viola Bow
Whether you’ve just bought your first bow or are playing on a fine antique or contem­porary handmade bow, the ground rules are the same: don’t overtighten it, keep it safe, keep it clean, and get a rehair when the bow needs it. Get the complete guide to proper bow care—including seven-minute video and three pages of written instruction.

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