Is the screw of this bow warped?

August 10, 2018, 5:52 PM · You can't tell without looking at the screw itself. Most likely, either the front hole and nipple hole aren't drilled perfectly inline or the screw isn't seated in the button square. It's not necessarily a cause for concern. The only way to tell if it is any issue at all is to tighten the bow yourself.

August 11, 2018, 6:38 AM · It looks like the hole for the screw isn't drilled straight. What will probably happen is that the frog will be a very loose fit on the stick when the hair is loosened, or bind on the stick when up to playing tension, or some combination of the two.

Edited: August 11, 2018, 7:29 AM · Eastman ("Cadenza") makes a great CF cello bow.

August 11, 2018, 10:29 AM · I agree with David - my guess would be the hole in the cap is not straight. Replacing such a cap is about a 1 minute job.

But note the bow is at about $2 with about $25 shipping (what is that about?). Not all "pernambuco" is equal, not by a long shot! And even with great wood, the bow needs to be tailored to the wood, not tailored to the dimensions of some specific other bow. Might be worth taking a chance as long as one is not expecting too much.

I bought my last and best viola bow from ebay on the chance it might be OK, cost me less than $400, making it my cheapest viola bow. Of course I do not believe the "C. BAZIN" stamp on it.