Purchasing Strings and Bow Rehair

Choosing the Right Strings: 

Strings Clinic  Thomastik Strings, Mimi Zweig

Choosing the Right Strings Joy Lee

Which Strings Should I buy? Part 2  Online Piano and Violin Tutor

Helpful Hints:

The following information depends on the amount of time the performer is playing every day and playing style:

• Strings should be replaced at least every 6 months for upper strings.  (E strings every 3 months)

• Lower strings, every year

• Please do not put new strings on the day of a concert, violin lesson, or rehearsal.  They take time to stretch and settle. 

When do I need a Bow Rehair: 

This also depends on the amount of time a performer is  and playing every day and playing  style:

• Bow hair is made out of  horse hair and wears down over time

• A bow should be rehaired after approximently 100 hours of playing

• Bow hair may appear dirty at the frog (base of the bow) because of the natural oils in our skin

• A reputable shop will let you know if your bow is worth rehairing, or not

• A bow rehair usually costs around $60, however, varies from shop to shop

• Make sure your take your bow to a reputable bow maker, or person who has been highly trained