Loosen
you bow hair when it is not being used. The camber in the stick is created with heat, and
if tile hair is not loosened it will return to its original straight form
Do
not leave your bow too long in an unopened case. If you do, you will find broken hair, the
work of the larvae of the carpet beetle, which shelters in the linings. These larvae also
attack tortoise-shell and whalebone. Place a piece of camphor in one of your case pockets
if you intend to keep the case closed for any length of time
Reverse
your bow in your case. Some lids exert pressure on the bow stick and. will cause it to
bend to the left or right
Have
your bow rehaired regularly. Do not allow too many hairs to be missing for it may pull the
stick crooked
Do
not blame your bow repair man but instead the weather if your hair gets too short or too
long. Hair stretches and shrinks
Have
your repairs done only by an expert
Do
not replace tile screws or frog of your bow unless absolutely necessary. The fine playing
qualities of your bow could be altered by making unnecessary changes
Do
not allow the hair off your bow to become bald for when you rosin your bow, all you
accomplish is a cloud of rosin dust. Remember the 'teeth' become worn down with playing
Do
not allow the ivory tip to remain cracked or missing. The bow head could be damaged, so
always make sure that the bow’s head plate is in one piece
Do
not wear the bow stick at the finger end. This can be prevented by covering the end with a
leather or contact paper lapping
Do
not applaud with your bow stick against a music stand
Do
not drop your bow
Do
not swish your bow in order to get rid of excess rosin. It may snap off the head
