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This drawing should do:
These are the hairs of a brand new bow. Straight, clean, etc. I noticed this:
As you can see, it seems like a certain hair is a bit loose.
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A loose hair won't vibrate the string in any useful way, and it may catch at unwanted moments. Remove it, just as you would a broken hair. |
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If you just have one or two, remove it. The best approach is to cut it at the loose bit, then pull the hair away from the rest of the bow and cut it carefully at both ends, right up against the frog and the tip. You can do this many times before the bow needs restrung. Remember, using rosin diligently reduces breakages, thus increasing the lifespan of your bow. |
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The guy who rehairs my bows once advised me that I shouldn't completely pluck out the hair, but to leave a little bit on both ends. This is so that the other hairs don't become loose and fall out. He said it's not generally a problem since most people don't break ridiculous amounts of hair, but it makes it easier to rehair your bow and is best for your bow in the long run. Also, I've found that wrapping the hair around the tip of the bow then pulling effectively leaves a little at the end. |
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