Seems to work properly like a bow now, John.

Of course, since my dad was a good classical trained violinist, I know what happens when you push the bow down too hard, which is WHY I did what I did with the Symphonie.... :-)

The only hassle is that the original wheel (which gave a good loud tone) developed a flat spot, which some self acclaimed "expert in fixing HG's" attempted to "fix" by attacking the bloody wheel (still in the instrument!) and without even my knowledge, let alone consent!!! with a hand held razor blade!!!!

Had to have a new wheel built, which is not as rough on the surface, so the volume is MUCH lower, whether set up my way, or the 'traditional' way....