WyoBob

I have the most experience with Helicore, Prim and Pirastro Chromcor steel strings.

I liked the tone of the Helicore mediums but had read on the Fiddle Hangout about problems with their wound with aluminum A string. I’ve never worn through the windings which seems to be the main complaint. But, I ran into several wound A’s that were “wonky” in…[Read more]

An update on my bow adventures.

I’ve been playing the freebie, wood bow that came with the GEWA fiddle that I bought from the Bludegrass Shack. I removed the pad and windings from the bow and slid some “shrink wrap” on it and really like that configuration. I removed the pad from my two, Kmise, $35.00 carbon fiber bows and did the shrink wrap…[Read more]

That was great! Thanks for posting it.

I think you did a fine job.

Great job!

I enjoyed your playing very much.
Thanks for posting.

Great job. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

Hi, Moon. I bought an Incredibow when I first started. My instructor didn’t like it (because it wasn’t traditional) and, after playing it for awhile, it didn’t feel right when compared to a couple of other bows I tried so I sent it back.

As mentioned, the Kmise is a pretty good value. There were some things that I didn’t care for on the…[Read more]

Great job! One year playing? — Really good job!