cello bow Archives

Top Cellist’s Bow is Damaged by US Airport Security — by Paul Katz

Here is the latest travel outrage! Personally, I have never let a security agent handle my instrument and have developed a standard speech that so far, has always worked: "Sorry sir/madam, this instrument is extremely valuable and fragile and that is why I don't check it in baggage. I'm glad to open and close the case for you and let you inspect it thoroughly. But I will hold the instrument for you. If you need to touch the wood, please take off your ring, and be careful your fingernails don't scratch the varnish." That seems to impress them enough that they behave! —Paul Katz Top Cellist's Bow is Damaged: Alban Gerhardt Calls Airport Security Staff "Brutal and Careless". Reprinted from The Strad - Friday, 08 February 2013 Photo: courtesy [...]

By Paul Katz|2019-05-29T01:47:58-04:00February 12th, 2013|Categories: Cello Travel|Tags: cellist, forced the case shut, cellobello, security, handling instruments, Katz, cello bow, Heinrich Knopf, Paul, careless, outrage, air travel, air security staff, O’Hare International Airport, Alban Gerhardt, rare cello bow, Travel, bow snapped over bridge, security check, TSA, broken cello bow, security officers, cello bridge, brutal, snapped cello bow, plane, damaged bow, Transportation Security Administration workers, varnish, damaged instrument, cello, US Airways|

About Those New Year’s Bow Resolutions…. — by Wayne Burak

New Year’s resolutions get significant attention right about now! Whether the subject is your living space, personal finance, diet, or exercise, every topic seems to be on the table. But what about the personal needs of your favorite bow—you know, the one that plays beside you in all of your performances and rehearsals? The one you have promised your eternal love and gratitude to, if it helps you get through the nearly impossible piece or gig? Hmm, did I think that, you ask? Bows have long memories, and yes at some point, you did promise. That is why your bow demands attention now! Think of it like dinner, a movie, and a new outfit for your bow. But before we talk more of bows, let’s assume that you have already handled [...]

By Wayne Burak|2017-10-30T05:16:53-04:00January 21st, 2013|Categories: Luthiers, Playing Healthy, Technology|Tags: humidity, frog position, frog, instrument cases, Burak, accessories, latches, bow grip, New Year's resolutions, pernambuco, bow rehair, organization of sheet music, strings, Brazilwood, pearl eye, Wayne, cello bow, bow, rock stops, organization, cello strings, tension, rosin, computer back up, cello, sheet music, attention, computers, cellobello, warp, cello cases, fresh bow rehair, music|