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Tag: Crossed Hairs

Posted on July 2, 2018February 23, 2019

Checking for crossed hairs

Crossed Hairs

In the video below I show you how I check for crossed hairs in a bow. Just a single crossed hair can have a negative impact on your tone, giving you a gritty and/or metallic sound. Essentially, the bow is tightened to just above playing tension. A thin straight edge or small ruler (a business …

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24655 Southfield Road
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Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 457-5203
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