jacklinks Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 The photos are of an old bow that I have. The question is about what I assume is mother of pearl on the eyes, the adjuster, and the slide. I've never seen a bow where the MOP looks somewhat primitive like this. Is that just an indication of the age of the bow, or just amateurish workmanship? Since it is somewhat unique, is it worth having the MOP repaired when I get the bow rehaired? I've never had this bow rehaired, so I'm not sure if it's a good player or not. In fact, i'm not even sure it is worth rehairing, but just curious about the MOP. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Looks like it was poor quality and just chipped out over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Dorsey Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 5 hours ago, jacklinks said: ...is it worth having the MOP repaired when I get the bow rehaired?... I don't think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzupe Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Is there a stamp or any marking on the bow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felefar Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 That looks like oyster shell. Next time you eat oysters, save a shell and do the repair yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 A cheaper grade of pre-WWI Marknukirchen bow. I suppose a parket slide enabled them to use up MOP offcuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacklinks Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Ok. Thank you all for the responses. I won’t get it repaired or rehaired because that would appear to be a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Dorsey Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 If it were mine, I would rehair it assuming that the stick is reasonably stiff and it has no major faults. But it might not be worth it for you to pay someone to rehair it. It could also use a new grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacklinks Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Brad Dorsey said: If it were mine, I would rehair it assuming that the stick is reasonably stiff and it has no major faults. But it might not be worth it for you to pay someone to rehair it. It could also use a new grip. Yeah, it would only be approx $60-$75 to rehair, so probably worth a shot to see how it plays. Then I could worry about the cosmetic aspects later. Agree on the grip. It has been played a lot and very well worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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