Stringed instruments are fragile because they are made of wood. Wood expands in heat and contracts in cold. For this reason it is important to take proper care of your stringed instrument and bow. The bow is easy. Just make sure to always loosen the bow before you put it away when you are done playing. Also make sure it has enough rosin before you play, so it will make the best possible sound. Lastly, never poke things with your bow. The tip of the bow is the most fragile part or the bow, and it can break off.
Your instrument is a little bit more high maintenance. It can’t be in weather conditions that are too hot or too cold because it is made of wood. It always needs to be in heat or air conditioning depending on the current temperature. The biggest mistake people make is accidently leaving their instrument in their car overnight. This is not advisable because the finish of your instrument can melt or your instrument can develop cracks that would need to be fixed by a luthier. If I am running an errand with my instrument in the car, my instrument comes in with me wherever I am going. It is also important to wipe the rosin off of your instrument after every time that you play. If you don’t wipe the rosin, it will build up on the instrument, and it can even eat away at the finish of your instrument. If you live in a particularly dry climate, you may need a humidifier like a dampit for your instrument. Taking care of your instrument and bow ensures that it is always in prime playing condition for you.