Harley Benton Guitar Bow Thomann United States Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- Harley Benton
Table of Contents
Harley Benton Guitar Bow Thomann United States
Product Usage Instructions
Technical Data
| Bow Hair | horsehair |
|---|---|
| Material | aluminum, ABS |
| Dimensions (width x height) | 40 mm x 216 mm |
| Weight | 43 g |
| Environmental Conditions | temperature range from 0 °C to 40 °C, relative |
humidity from 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Safety Instructions:
Before using the Guitar Bow, make sure to read and understand all safety
instructions provided in the manual.
Included Material:
The Guitar Bow kit includes functional elements necessary for its
operation.
Functional Elements:
The Guitar Bow consists of a pony hair bow and components made of aluminum
and ABS material.
Utilizing the Bow:
- Roughen the rosin (included) with sandpaper if necessary.
- Apply the rosin on both sides of the bow’s hair by pressing gently.
Changing the Bow Hair:
To replace the bow hair, follow the instructions provided in the manual for
a smooth transition.
Seguridad Instructions
This product is designed for acoustic guitar bowing techniques with steel or nylon strings. Failure to use and comply with the conditions of service and responsibilities that may arise from misuse does not hold the manufacturer responsible. It is not assumed that the product can be used by people or entities with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities, or by inexperienced or untrained persons, unless they are supervised or instructed by a person responsible for their safety.
There is a risk of strangulation for children! The hairs and small parts of the bow material and packaging can cause suffocation if swallowed. Do not allow children to play with the bow or packaging. No piece of bow hair, especially if it comes off, should be placed in the mouth or nose, as it could cause suffocation.
Technical Features
- Clear sound production for violin techniques on acoustic guitar
- ABS body with high-quality horsehair
- Integrated guitar pick in the bow handle
- Colophony, microfiber cloth, and instruction manual included
- Designed for guitars with steel or nylon strings, but can also be used with any string instrument or a mouth where the bow fits
Included Materials
- Colorful guitar pick integrated into the bow handle
- Microfiber cloth
- Instruction manual
Functional Elements
- The bow hair is used to produce the sound. Slide the hair over the guitar strings with light pressure to generate sound.
- The aluminum bow stick supports the bow hair. The hair of the bow is introduced into a slit carved into both sides of the aluminum stick.
- A movable element is used to tighten and loosen the bow hair. The movable element slides up and down the aluminum stick to adjust the tension of the bow hair.
- The plastic grip is used to hold the bow. Hold the plastic grip with your hand and place your thumb on the inside back of the grip to control the bow effectively.
- The bow hair is extracted from the guitar bow when you want to change it or to tension the hair.
- Adjustment screw is used to tighten or loosen the bow hair to produce the desired sound tension.
Using the Bow
- Make sure the bow hair is sufficiently tense. Turn the adjustment screw to the right to increase tension or to the left to decrease it as necessary.
- Rub the colophony on both sides of the bow hair, applying several times to ensure good length of bow hair coverage.
- Place the microfiber cloth under the guitar mouth and the bow to avoid staining the instrument with colophony.
- Slide the bow hair over the guitar strings, holding the plastic grip of the bow with one hand and the bow hair with the other.
- Remove the plastic grip from the aluminum stick when you wish to change the bow hair.
Changing the Bow Hair
- Completely loosen the adjustment screw and turn it to the left to make it possible to obtain a single sound.
- Lift the aluminum stick and pull the adjustment screw towards the left to remove the bow hair.
- Remove the old bow hair by sliding the movable element down.
- Insert the new bow hair into the slit at the bottom of the aluminum stick and slide the movable element up.
- Insert the aluminum stick into the plastic grip from below.
- Tighten the adjustment screw until the bow hair has the initial tension.
Contact Information
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
www.thomann.de
info@thomann.de
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Where can I purchase this Guitar Bow?
You can buy the Guitar Bow online from the market leader, Thomann
International, at www.thomann.de.
How do I maintain the Guitar Bow?
To maintain the Guitar Bow, regularly clean the bow hair and store it in a suitable environment to avoid damage.
Can I use any type of rosin with the Guitar Bow?
It is recommended to use the provided rosin for optimal performance and compatibility with the bow.
What materials are the bow hair and body made of?
The bow hair is made of horsehair, and the body is made of aluminum and ABS.
Can this bow be used with any string instrument?
It is designed for guitars with steel or nylon strings, but can also be used with any string instrument where the bow fits.
How do you change the bow hair?
You can change the bow hair by loosening the adjustment screw, removing the aluminum stick, sliding the movable element down, and inserting the new bow hair.
Where can I purchase this Guitar Bow?
You can buy the Guitar Bow online from the market leader, Thomann International, at www.thomann.de.
For the environmentally friendly packaging, materials compatible with the environment have been selected, and they can be normally recycled. All materials (including any protective materials) should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Make sure to follow the symbols and signs on the packaging surface.