My violin end button is crooked, can I fix it?

I just recently got my violin and, granted it was used, but I noticed the end button is crooked in the hole. I took it to the nearest place I could think of but they didn't have any luthiers to look a ... more


Cello, fingerboard skewed neck?

OK, but the neck to my cello is skewed, but the fingerboard is flat. So, I don't think the instrument has much value, given the cost to repair/replace the neck. I would like to sell the beast to a mem ... more


The strings on my violin have made groves in my bridge. What do I do?

I know luthiers have little mending strips that will keep the strings from riding down into the groves on the bridge. I would like to know what they are called and how I can get some for myself?


violin repair?

how do I take the violin apart without damaging it?


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How does a luthier re tension the back of a violin bow?

Could you provide me with details of this process? I have a beautiful bow which I've inherited but the back is broken, the hair was not loosened. Can this actually be done?


incollare il violino?

devo riincollare il mio violino, perchè¨ è¨ caduto e si ¨ scollandosi un pò.che incollaggio posso usare?grazie.


Can I mend my violin?

The Black bit with the silver bracket you put your chin on has come off of the violin. Also a thin bit of cork has come loose with it? Not sure if I can mend it or it needs to be done professionally ... more


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rebushing of holes in peg-box to install new pegs?

peg holes in peg box have been reamed and are now to large for standard size pegs. can the holes be rebushed and drilled/reamed for new pegs ? if so. are bushings available commercially ?


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