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.

If you need a super affordable bow to get started on, we recommend the Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Bow