Restoration and Repairs

Our highly trained luthiers have studied violin and bow restoration with masters of the trade and have over a decade of experience restoring and repairing violins.

Our goals:

To provide honest, expert advice on repairs and restorations
To take the time and care needed to ensure the instruments enduring quality
To set up and adjust each instrument for maximum tonal response
To return your instrument as quickly as possible
(loaners may be available for extended repairs)

We provide appraisals on request for instruments and bows.

All work is guaranteed.

Basic Setup

Peg refitting
Bridge cutting and refitting
Soundpost fitting and adjustment

Fingerboard planing
Recutting or replacement of upper and lower saddles

Comprehensive Repairs

Major and minor touch up and varnishing
Neck resetting
Crack repair with interior cleating

Bassbar replacement
Replacing interior blocks or linings
Other restorations as needed

Bow Restorations

Restorations include headsplines, new bone tips, screw and eyelet replacement and, of course, fine bow rehairing.

Luthier Training

Jan Hampton

Violin Institute at University of New Hampshire
Horst Klauss, Master Violin Maker
Lynn Hannings, Master Bow Maker
Hans Nebel, Master Violin Maker
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts