Ed Candland Bow Rehair

08/11/2025

My middle kid, Aly and my youngest, Jac, spent last week taking a rehair course with Lynn Hannings over Zoom and it was a fantastic time. They both successfully rehaired bows and I couldn’t be more proud and excited for them. Huge thanks to Lynn and Amanda for sharing your expertise and excellent stories.

12/23/2024

Pernambuco spliced into bamboo makes for a well-playing bow.

07/08/2024

06/10/2024

George Rubino made this German bass bow in 2012. This weekend I got to replace the winding and do a rehair service on it for Denson Angulo, SLC bassist and U of U bass professor. Thank you, Denson for the opportunity. Go Utes!

02/17/2024

I joined. If you play a bowed string instrument, it is worth your time and energy to check this out.

11/25/2023

Thank you for trusting me with your bows and supporting small business.

10/20/2023

I’ve been asked how long it takes to rehair a bow. Today it’s 34 seconds.

06/27/2023

Examples of alternate material for slides, winding/grip replacement, and a couple recent cello bow rehairs for a friend in LA. This work is really satisfying

02/08/2023

Sometimes Music Education Looks Like This.
A whirlwind of awesomeness. The range of musical styles and personalities was wide and varied this week, to the point of You just wouldn’t believe it if you hadn’t seen it yourself. ASTA, UMEA, Mendelssohn and the Bit and Spur. And Chuck Mangione. This week had it all.

01/30/2023

Musicians, what's one important thing you can do for conservation? Take good care of your existing bows to reduce demand for threatened species!
With proper maintenance, regular rehairs, and care in handling, your bows could last for decades or even centuries.

01/13/2023

I am giving a presentation at UMEA, called, “What’s In Your Bow”. Come and learn about the ins and outs about bow rehairing. I will share insights and information that will help you and your students and their parents in decisions about purchasing a new bow and the value of new bow hair. If you have ever wondered how you can advise parents and students about their bows, this is a must see. I look forward to seeing you in February, my friends!

01/03/2023

Instilling good, daily habits is the key to your bow's health, writes Suzy Schmitt from the Women in Lutherie community