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The Violin: A concise exposition of the general principles of construction.., 1871
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1are inserted under two metallic hinges, one being fixed to the head, the other to the nut. The former is kept shut by a small piece of wire, which passes through the outside case of the shutting hinge, whilst the latter hinge is closed by a metallic slide, which retains the hair in position, as in the ordinary bow.
3By this method, one can rehair the bow with the utmost facility by merely taking out the pin, slipping off the slide, and inserting the new hank, cut to the proper length. Ironwood bows are generally too heavy, and lack the necessary elasticity. Steel is now used in the formation of bows, but wood will always have the preference over metals in the construction of such an article as a violin bow. Space will not permit of herein including a practical description of bowmaking, but the amateur will, at the present day, be enabled to readily purchase excellent bows at a medium price, as he cannot do better than supply himself with one made either by Vuillaume or Dodd. The prices of Vuillaume's bows, made either of wood or steel, with moveable hair and mounted in silver, are 30s. each; and without moveable hair, plain wood, 10s. 6d. Dodd's bows are sold at prices varying from 10s. to 30s., according to quality and finish. The essential qualities found in a good bow are, its perfect balance, light, but strong and firm, possessing the necessary flexibility, and straight as an arrow from heel to point, as observed by looking along its outer side. When the hair of the bow gets dirty, it may be readily cleaned by washing it with soap and water, after which it should be sponged with cold water to
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