Horsehair Tips :

Horsehair varies remarkably, depending on climate and treatment. A good quality product does make a difference. Horsehair from animals with healthy diets that live in northern climates tends to be stronger. Other factors that affect quality are consistency and color. Both players and bow makers value straight hair. Many bow rehair techs prefer a white hair, particularly for violins and violas, because hair of this color is usually finer in texture.