FAQ - Pickaso Rotary Bow

Q1: Does the bow work on any type of string?

Yes and no.

The Tremobow cover works on all types of strings, including steel, coated, nylon, and others.

The bow covers work only on uncoated steel strings. Elixir and similar coated strings will not produce sound with them.

On nylon or similar strings, the bow covers may still work, but the sound quality will not be as good as it is on steel strings.

Q2: Can the bow be used with other instruments?

Yes. Although designed for acoustic guitar, both the butterfly cover and the bow covers are compatible with virtually any stringed or bowed instrument, including electric guitar (watch demo video), banjo, ukulele, sitar, violin, cello, and more.

Q3: Do I need rosin?

For the Tremobow cover, rosin is not required.

For the bow covers, rosin is necessary. Applying rosin improves grip and allows them to produce sound properly.

Q4: Do I need batteries for standard operation?

No. The Pickaso Rotary Bow is powered directly via the included USB cable and a compatible USB wall adapter.

Q5: Will the bow damage my strings?

No. 
Both the bow covers and the tremobow pick cover are much softer than a regular guitar pick and will not damage your strings. Any rosin residue is easy to clean using the cloth provided.

Q6: Do I need two wheels?

The softer wheel isn’t essential, but we find it more expressive, especially when pressing deeper into the strings. It’s also handy to have an extra wheel, as we include three covers.

Have any further questions?
Contact us directly at support@pickasobow.com.
We usually respond within 24 hours on business days (Monday to Saturday).