Repair

Our shop specializes in providing a professional service for the maintenance and restoration of instruments and bows. All work is artistically executed in the finest traditional manner. Anyone who has observered the adjustment or repair process for a string instrument or bow rehair quickly realizes that the hands of a craftsperson are as important as those of a musician. The Violin Shop: professional repairs, adjustments and maintenance; experience our difference.

A Professional Luthier is NOT: a person trained through a summer course; a person who has worked as a helper in a shop; a person making their living as a 'professional musician' (who through their playing experience now performs repairs on the side); a carpenter turned violin maker/repairer. A true Luthier has dedicated years of their life's passion to their craft. A Luthiers experience working in the industry include years of training & schooling in instrument/bow repair, making, and restoration, all of which makes them highly specialized in their art form. When seeking a person to work on your instrument/bow, find a professionally trained Luthier! The work will speak for it's self.

Work is completed on a 'first come, first serve' bases. With our present in-house work load - expect a 14-21 day turn-a-round time for basic instrument set-up. For a requisite fee: 'demand-work', in most cases, can be completed within 2 days. Please call or email our workshop for details.

At present, RESTORATION PROJECTS are on a wait list of 6 - 8 months, please contact our shop for details. Restoration of any instrument or bow may take time. During the repair period, and depending on availability, players have the option of renting an instrument or bow from us. In the case where an instrument or bow has suffered damage due to an accident, we can provide a 'Restoration Estimate' for your insurance company. Estimates on labour may vary once the repair or restoration procedures begin. Any further costs or additional work will be explained, and agreed upon by the client prior to completion of the work. A 50% deposit is required on all repair/restoration work.

Acoustically, instrument set up is the most important process to enhance and optimize its tonal qualities. A properly set-up instrument plays an important role in the musical development of beginning students. For the advanced and professional player an individual style can be tailored according to style of music, ensemble type and audience characteristics.

Bow rehairing is attempted by many and mastered by few. A good rehair aids in the strength and longevity of a straight stick and aids in bow response for the player. Depending on feasibility, rehairs can be completed within 24 hours. 'Rehair while you wait' - is an available service with a requisite fee. Please call in advance to arrange the day and time. Only the finest horse hair and materials are used.

Bow Repairs & Bow Rehairs: Bows should be sent 'trackable' via courier, Greyhound or XPRESSPOST use ABS plastic tubing for packaging your bows. Cardboard poster tubes are not recommended.

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