![]() Playing with a worn out bow is frustrating and typically leads to excessive use of rosin to compensate for the bow hair’s inability to adequately grip the string. Bow hair is real horsehair and wears out over time, much like shoes or car tires. The true magic of the violin family of instruments is the carefully crafted bow. One of the most neglected yet important parts of playing a string instrument is the bow itself. We'd love to help you do what's best for you and your instrument, whether it's a complete restoration or installing a new set of strings and bow hair. If you've acquired an antique instrument let us have a look at it with you and discuss your goals for it and your music making. It's worth remembering that there have always been cheap violins available, so there are the occasional instances where the best approach is to clean it up and hang it on the wall. On the other hand, a hobby violinist might just wish to have the instrument playing well again, and not be concerned with cosmetic details that don't affect the structure or sound. For example, a fine, valuable old violin destined for a promising young student might need to be fully restored to premium condition and documented in a formal appraisal. There are often different approaches that could be taken with antique or damaged instruments. Restoration of historic and heirloom instruments is an important part of our business, so should an old treasure find you, we'd love to bring it back to life. Just when we think we've surely restored the last heirloom to be found, several more arrive that we carefully bring back to life. While most of the instruments we service have been making music for a long time, we have seen a great many that have rested untouched for many years, waiting for the day they would be played again. For less than the cost of a better instrument, instruments which have problems such as strings that are too high, strings which play unevenly or with excessive noise, or other setup problems can be repaired. Many times it can be as simple as a new set of strings. Taking into consideration your musical goals and the purpose of the instrument will help us advise you best as to what, if anything, needs changing. Let us give your instrument and bow a free inspection. Many beginners purchase inexpensive instruments over the internet, from pawn shops, and even music stores but find only frustration in their early lessons because of major problems with the instrument or bow. Learning a string instrument may not be easy, but it can be worth it with a well-adjusted instrument in excellent condition. Fast turnaround – most work can be completed and returned in 48 hours.Even beginners need good playing instrumentsįor the beginner, the playing position may feel awkward and achieving even small successes can be challenging.More convenient and probably cheaper than driving to your local music shop.Book collection of your instrument using our insured courier service.Laser scanning and reverse engineering.We undertake work on all makes and models on instrument. Repair broken or ‘impossible to tighten’ screw Skyinbow ‘Pure Acoustic’ system, fitted to your violin/viola. We have probably done more research into which electric violins/violas and pickups work best than anyone. We recommend the fantastic ‘pure acoustic’ pick-ups from Skyinbow – Shetland. We undertake work to double basses everything from a new string to a smashed body at prices which won’t break the bank. Recover end pin which has been lost in the body Repair and rebuild smashed neck and fingerboard (return from dead!) Student instrument Lower action (a lower string action by adjusting the bridge and nut makes fingering notes easier and more comfortable – this is highly recommended for most new student instruments and will make a lower priced instrument much more playable. Shoot fingerboard to correct buzzing stringsĪdjust action – adjustments to string height at nut and bridge to suit player Lower action (a lower string action by adjusting the bridge and nut makes fingering notes easier and more comfortable – this is highly recommended for most new student instruments and will make a lower priced instrument much more playable. ![]() Upgrade to Dominant strings (1/2 to 4/4 size). If you need help, advice or an estimate on anything not listed please phone the workshop on 01484 848061. Please note that because of the huge variation in levels of instruments all prices below should be considered a guide. ![]() We undertake specialist stringed instrument repairs that many workshops would not consider. String upgrades New bridge Soundpost adjustment Fingerboard, body and neck repairs’ In order to show only the information you need we have broken the price list down into sections.
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