violin specialist

StringMaster

String Instrument repair list

for Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass

Clean and polish the instrument
Re-touch varnishing
Install new bridge (professional to student quality)
Install new sound post (only seasoned spruce wood)
To re-set sound post or sound adjustment
Install new nut
Install new saddle
Install new end pin button
Install new pegs (Ebony, Rosewood or Boxwood)
Re-bush worn peg hole
To plane existing fingerboard
To replace a new fingerboard
To re-set the neck angle
To install new tailpiece w/nylon
To install new fine tuners
To re-glue open edge or seam
To repair cracks (top or back piece)
To repair C-bout corner
To remove and re-attach (top or back piece)

Bow repair and rehairing

for Violin, Viola, Cello and Contra Bass Bow

Bow rehairing (Genuine Fine Mongolian horse hair only)
Bow recambering
Bow straightening
To replace wire wrap (nickel, silver or Gold)
To replace leather grip
To replace button
To replace brass eyelet
To replace lining
To re-bush frog mortise
To repair split frog mortise
To install spline in tip
To replace ivory tip
To re-bush tip mortise
To repair broken bow
To clean and polish the stick (French style)

* All repair works will be given an inspection to estimate the actual cost. All final costs quoted will be based upon actual Labour, Parts & Materials required for each repair work.

* All parts and fittings are quality parts which are fully imported from various countries.