Dent in grip of bow?

[ingeliba]

Hi,

Since getting a new grip for this bow, I've noticed a dent appear that I don't think was there before:

Is this a concern for the value of the bow or for the condition? Does it need to repaired in some way or have a new grip put on?

Bow is JA Lamy

Edited August 13, 2022 by ingeliba
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[Mr. Bean]

It may already have been there, covered by the old grip!

[GoPractice]

Finger nails can do tremendous damage. It is interesting to see it create such a deep groove.  

It does drop the value of the bow. Stop playing the bow before replacing the thumb grip at the least. Unless you have an engagement, right?

[Mark Norfleet]

How long ago did you get the new grip?  Months or decades...?

 

[Wood Butcher]

A classic case of nail damage. This is why bows have the thumb grip, to help prevent this.

If you keep using a bow when the hair gets long, the grip is no longer reached, and the nail wears through the stick.
Using a worn out thumb grip, the same occurs.

[Guido]

This is an extreme case of nail damage - it is unusually deep.

It can and should be filled by a competent bow restorer.