The “Attic Bow” dilemma
It’s possible that you have a bow that you found in an attic, a flea market, or just a very old bow. It’s tempting to start playing with these kinds of bows, but I might just offer these words of caution.
It’s very difficult to play on a bow that has too little hair, grimey hair, bows that have lost the leather grip, or the silver winding. It’s not impossible, but it adds an uncomfortable obstacle to overcome.
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