E strings on Violins, and A Strings on Violas are the only strings that come with the option for Loop, Ball, or Removable Ball end string. So how do you know which one you need?
Bridges will start to tilt and lean over over time. By keeping an eye on it and adjusting it periodically, you can prevent your bridge from getting warped and needing to be replaced.
If your bow is slipping, or you're just not generating the same amount of sound, you probably need some more rosin. If the bow is brand new, or just rehaired, you'll have to spend quite a bit of ti...