Warped bows

[Ken Smith]

When you play, you usually tilt the Bow upwards towards yourself and not flat on the String. If the Bow is slightly Cambered (Bent) away from the player (to the right) this helps even out the stick over the Strings. If the Bow is straight (side to side) this is also ok but if the Stick is bent inwards toward the Strings then this can be a problem but not the end of the world. I have re-cambered about 60 Bows for various reasons. Mostly side-to-side but sometimes to add Camber towards the hair if the stick is too straight Stick-to-hair direction.

If the Stick is straight from the hair or over cambered more than the width of the stick to either side, this can be the sign of a problem. Do not expect a stick with hair pulling it to remain perfect for the life of the Bow. Maybe it will stay as when made or maybe not. Often, Cambers can be corrected but not always.