what are the bow strings made of?
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I bought this as a gift for my 16 yr old niece for Christmas 2014. She STILL HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO PLAY IT! NOT ONLY WILL IT NOT STAY 'IN' TUNE, BUT SHE CAN'T EVEN GET IT TO TUNE PROPERLY ENOUGH TO START TO PLAY IT!!! She is highly musically inclined and plays a total of 13 or 14 instruments, well. Many of them are stringed. So it is NOT due to her being a newbee/amatuer. My Advice: DO NOT BUY IT!
67877
I don't know anything about a video from the vendor. But there are many videos on youtube on how to string a bow. The stepthrough method is highly effective on this one, but is a little dangerous to both the bow and the archer if done incorrectly. The safest method is to use a bow stringer. Which is a device that fits on the tips loosely, you step on the rope with your foot, and pull the middle of the bow up. Bracing it enough to slip the string in the knocks. Hit up youtube and watch both methods before deciding which you are more comfortable with.
1962242
The violin that we purchased came equipped with strings already installed. Most of them snapped upon first tuning. We are experience with violins, so this means the strings are of poor quality. Do your self a favor and order a set of better quality strings in addition to the violin. Would suggest Daddario prelude steel strings ($15?). They are USA made, and will work well on an electric violin. All the best!
1957472
When I purchased my strings, I noticed that they were too long for my bow. What I did was take the string and tie little knots in them to shorten it. It does not harm the bow or alter the integrity of the string. I hope this helps.
175153
Yes, the bow strings are from real horse hair. If you want to be 100% certain, you can go to their website by typing in "Kennedy Violins" on google and contact them to ask if they are real or not, but in most case, especially if the violin itself is not a VSO (Violin Shape Object), then the bow should be real as well.
1311619
Viper X Crossbow Strings, I think it's viperx.com...same company that made the stock strings
1428355
The bow is made of hard plastic, which sounds chintzy, but it has held up very well. The shaft of the arrow is wood, but they are pretty substantial and not brittle. We have not broken any, but we have had to glue some of the rubber suction cups back on (if your kids aren't crazy barbarians you won't have to do this).
1837165
Hi Barry, My martin jaguar came with a string, bow stringer and arrow rest.
615676
As far as I know it looks like it's all wooden bowl The tips Are exposed wood and the rest of the bow is wrapped in leather i've had it out several times and Shot with it i've only had it out in arrangers about 32 feet but it shoots great. Although you should get a wrist guard because it will snap your wrist. On my the string measured about about 3 inches from the center of the bow
325522
This is simply a bow string for an 80 lb mini crossbow prod. If I remember correctly it included two limb tips made of black plastic.
1588932
Didn't know myself, Search it on web... found answer at ...http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9162180/20 Bronze strings are made of an alloy of 80% Copper & 20% tin.Phosphor bronze is an alloy of copper with 92% copper and almost 8% of tin and a bit of phosphorus.More nfo at link posted above :0)
1812810
To be completely honest with you, it is really too light weight of a bow for you. You need to look at something like the diamond infinite edge compound bow. The bodies are all made of a composite material now days. The diamond is a bow that can last you a lifetime. Hope this helps you.
955286
The 150 lb string I bought was not a quality string. The serving was said by a professional string producer to be of some unknown, to him, material. The string began becoming loose in the serving upon the first few shots. I recommend buying material and advice from a bow outfitter, and learning to make one's own strings.
2160712
They are nylon and the low strings are wound with steel over the nylon. Some people say that it makes it easier for children but I think the wide neck defeats the ease of the strings. My six-year-old likes her yamaha, though, and will only play it even when I offer her a little Martin or a GS mini (both wonderful guitars).
1232207
Steel strings. This is a real musical instrument, not a toy. It's just sized for smaller hands. My daughter has been taking lessons with hers for about 6 months now and it has been working very well.
1756337
Regular steel strings. It is a nice set, however, mine didn't come with extra strings. But it is still a great value.
2212372
Try doing a search on UTube for a video. Hard to explain but you use you foot and leg to force the bow to bend enough to string and unstring it.